Scientist Baltimore, MD

About Axle

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.

Part‑Time Scientist to join the National Institute on Aging (NIA) located in Baltimore, MD.

• Provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute on Aging.
• Implement and perform studies aimed at detecting age‑associated changes in Protein Quality.
• Conduct longitudinal and cross‑sectional design experiments involving aging mice over an estimated four‑year period using a multi‑omics approach.
• Write, edit, and submit scientific manuscripts and reports based on data collected from the studies.
• Support laboratory staff on research projects, assay design, and method development.
• Evaluate new techniques, instruments, and software for potential incorporation into standard operating procedures.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, troubleshoot instruments, and train others in their use.
• Analyze data, prepare summaries, and present findings at laboratory meetings and national scientific conferences.
• Coordinate with IT staff on software issues specific to the chemistry group.
• Advise senior leadership on research opportunities, gaps, and program needs.

• Master’s degree in Biology or a related discipline.
• Field of study:
  Biology.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite, PowerPoint, NIH POTS, and Outlook.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Hands‑on experience with protein chemistry, post‑translational modification assessment, protein‑ligand binding, protein‑protein interactions, and immunolabeling techniques (western blotting, immunofluorescence/immunohistochemistry, immunoprecipitation).
• Experience implementing protein assays, enzymatic assays, data reduction, and statistical analysis.
• Ability to maintain detailed electronic laboratory notebooks and databases.
• Capacity to train staff on equipment, instrumentation, and breeding/genotyping techniques for transgenic lines.

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) match up to 5%
• Educational benefits for career growth
• Employee referral bonus
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Parking Reimbursement, Dependent Care Assistant Program, Transportation Reimbursement)

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 on 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.