NIH-Biologist VPP/VRC

Axle Informatics is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations around the globe. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Axle is seeking a highly ambitious, adaptable, structured, and detail-oriented Biologist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

Technical Requirements:

• Execute studies for the evaluation and development of stable formulations for VRC vaccine and biotherapeutic candidates in collaboration with development teams.
• Independently generate samples for analysis using standard laboratory techniques (buffer prep, dialysis, dilution, etc.)
• Independently analyze samples employing spectroscopic, calorimetric and other instrumentation.
• Develop assays for vaccine and biotherapeutic characterization in collaboration with senior personnel.
• Analyze, collate and interpret data in collaboration with team members.
• Write and review technical reports and protocols documenting formulation, stability and method development studies.
• Present data in small group and department settings.

Specific Qualifications:

• BS. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience with protein biochemistry sample handling and analysis (UF/DF, SDS[1]PAGE, Western Blot).
• Minimum 1-3 years of industry, government or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently.
• Time management skills to enable work on multiple projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and group communication skills

Benefits

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision premium coverage for Employees
• Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
• Employee Referral Bonus
• 401K Match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
• Healthcare (FSA)
• Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
• Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
• Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

The diversity of Axle's employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment-based age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.