Scientist, Research Scientist, Clinical Research

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Axle 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 nationally and abroad. 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 Part-Time Scientist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute on Aging (NIA) located in Baltimore, MD.

Benefits We Offer:

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K match up to 5%
• Educational Benefits for Career Growth
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  • Healthcare (FSA)
  • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
  • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
  • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Position Information:

Provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute on Aging. The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through performance of support services.

Additional Qualifications:

Certifications & Licenses

• Master's degree in Biology or a related discipline.

Field of Study

• Biology

Software

• MS office suite
• Power Point
• NIH POTS
• Outlook

Skills

• Strong communications skills, both oral and written.

Deliverables:

• Work products and documents related to implement and performing studies that are aimed at detecting age-associated changes in Protein Quality Control; perform longitudinal and cross-sectional design experiments.
  
  - Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents related to protein chemistry, assessment of protein posttranslational modifications, protein-ligand binding, protein-protein interactions, protein extraction/quantitation from cell and tissue lysates, with a strong technical background in immunolabeling.
  
  - Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents related to implementing protein assays and immunolabeling assays; conduct specific, technical enzymatic and protein analyses, and data reduction; perform and analyzed implemented assays.
  
  - Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents related to collecting, analyzing and interpreting data; update and maintain laboratory notebooks and databases; prepare summaries and reports based on results and findings.
  
  - Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents related to writing scientific manuscripts; submit drafts for editing and approval; develop and deliver presentations; attend laboratory meetings; present results and findings for staff discussion.
  
  - Ad-Hoc
• Clean Equipment - Ad-Hoc
• Meet with lab members to present updates - Weekly

Statement of Work Details:

• Implement and perform studies that are aimed at detecting age-associated changes in Protein Quality.
  
  - 1
• Perform longitudinal and cross-sectional design experiments that span an estimated four-year period involving aging mice, via a multiomics approach as determined by the laboratory.
  
  - 2
• Participate in the writing of scientific manuscripts generated using data collected from the studies and analyzes conducted; submit drafts for editing and approval.
  
  - 3
• Implement and perform studies that are aimed at detecting age-associated changes in Protein Quality.
  
  - 4
• Perform longitudinal and cross-sectional design experiments that span an estimated four-year period involving aging mice, via a multi-omics approach as determined by the laboratory.
  
  - 5
• Supports the planning and execution of research experiments in the context of the laboratory's overall research program.
• Evaluate new techniques, instruments, and software for potential incorporation into current SOP.
• Advance the science in the laboratory through new procedures and discoveries.
• Advance the science through proposing and investigating new target projects for initiation based on novelty and relevance to human health.
• Supports laboratory staff on research projects and techniques.
• Work with staff on the interpretation of experiments performed…