Biological Scientist

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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).

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)

Axle is seeking a Biological Scientist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the Clinical Center (CC) located in Bethesda, MD. The purpose of this position is to provide research support for new and ongoing projects in the lab that include development and characterization of novel fungispecific PET imaging tracers.

Responsibilities:

• Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data - 1
• Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards - 2
• Record research or operational data.
  
  - 3
• Analyze laboratory findings - 4
• Operate laboratory equipment to analyze samples - 5
• Provides technical experience needed to assist in studying the basic principles of plant and animal life.
• In vitro characterization of novel radioligands to be used as fungal specific PET tracers.
• Development and standardization of mouse models of fungal infection.
• Validation of PET imaging data with a variety of assays.
• Work independently on assigned research projects.
• Assists with performing basic laboratory experiments and procedures.
• Perform surgical procedures in mice to develop fungal infections.
• Plan and conduct long-term imaging experiments to include animal monitoring, PET/CT/MRI imaging and tissue collection and processing.
• Perform in vitro assays to characterize potential PET ligands.
• Validate PET imaging results with different microscopic techniques.
• Collect, record, analyze and present experimental data Prepares, organizes and maintains various lab samples, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintain laboratory equipment.
• Learns new laboratory techniques and procedures

Deliverables:

• Meet with lab members to present updates - Weekly
• Perform experiments, collect and analyze data - Daily
• Train new personnel in different experimental approaches - Ad-Hoc

Certifications & Licenses

• N/A

Field of Study

• Microbiology
• Neuroscience

Software

• N/A

Skills

• Fungal animal model development
• PET, CT and MRI imaging and analysis
• Fungal microbiological techniques
• Fluorescence and confocal microscopy
• Performing stereotaxic surgeries in small animals

Disclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.

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 and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.

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This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and location.

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Salary Range

$1-$10 USD