Research Biologist

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).

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision 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)

Axle is seeking a Research Biologist to serve as a senior research scientist in the conduct and leadership of research focused on immunologic lung injury, using advanced molecular techniques — including next-generation sequencing, cell‑free DNA and cell‑free RNA analysis, and high‑density proteomics platforms — to support early diagnosis of lung injury, disease monitoring, and personalized treatment for patients who have or are at risk of serious lung disorders.

This role supports detection and analysis of novel molecular markers to help reduce patient morbidity and mortality from immunologic lung disease following human stem cell transplantation. A Master's degree in Biology, Immunology, or a relevant field is required, along with at least five years of relevant scientific experience, the ability to design experiments and analyze results with appropriate statistical analysis, and the ability to write methods and results sections for high‑quality scientific publications.

• Biology, Immunology, or a relevant field

• At least five (5) years of relevant scientific experience
• Ability to perform next‑generation sequencing, cell‑free DNA analysis, cell‑free RNA analysis, and high‑density proteomics platform assays, as well as learn other assays as assigned
• Ability to design experiments to meet the requirements of the principal investigator
• Ability to analyze results and present them with appropriate statistical analysis
• Ability to write methods and results sections for high‑quality scientific publications

• Work products and documents related to performing experiments and procedures, including but not limited to cell‑free DNA, cell‑free RNA, and a variety of
  -omic platforms — Upon Request
• Work products and documents related to recording and interpreting experimental research data — Upon Request
• Computer‑generated work, including preparing manuscript drafts for publication — Upon Request
• Work products and documents related to providing reports of research activities — Upon Request
• Preliminary reports related to budget and regulatory activities — Upon Request

• Serve as a Biologist and senior research scientist in the conduct and leadership of research focusing on immunologic lung injury
• Use multiple advanced molecular techniques — including next‑generation sequencing, cell‑free DNA and cell‑free RNA analysis, and high‑density proteomics platforms — to support early diagnosis of lung injury, disease monitoring, and personalized treatments for patients who have or are at risk of serious lung disorders
• Provide detection and analysis of novel molecular markers to support reducing patient morbidity and mortality due to immunologic lung disease following human stem cell transplantation
• Identify causative…