Biologist

(ID: 2026-1839)

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 Biologist 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

• Masters degree in Biotechnology or a related discipline.

Field of Study

• Biology

Software

• MS office suite

Skills

• Experience with histopathologic studies of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular remodeling in aging as well as knowledge of cardiovascular diseases in both humans and animal models.

Deliverables:

• Work products related to performing various molecular biology techniques; perform immunostaining; produce high quality images; perform cell cull culture and adenoviral transfection; perform various bioassays and radioimmunoassays; prepare and maintain animal study protocols. - Ad-Hoc

• Work products and documents related to performing data analysis; maintain research tracking system and database for research activities; submit summary of research activity; collect data perform statistical analysis and prepare data and results for presentation and publication. - Ad-Hoc

• Work products and documents related to participating in laboratory meetings; present and discuss data and results; work with staff to plan and manage components of research projects. - Ad-Hoc

• Work products and documents related to training students and fellows; operate and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment; ensure availability of scientific supplies; prepare purchase request for supplies instruments and equipment. - Ad-Hoc

Statement of Work Details:

• Perform various molecular biology techniques including but not limited to RNA sequencing real-time PCR Western Blotting and protein analysis. - 1
• Perform immunostaining and produce high quality images using confocal microscopy to locate distribution of key proteins in cardiac myocytes and sinoatrial node cells. - 2
• Perform cell culture and adenoviral transfection of cardiac myocytes and sinoatrial node cells. - 3
• Perform various molecular biology techniques including but not limited to RNA sequencing real-time PCR Western Blotting and protein analysis. - 4
• Perform immunostaining and produce high quality images using confocal microscopy to locate distribution of key proteins in cardiac myocytes and sinoatrial node cells. - 5

• Provides technical experience needed to assist in studying the basic principles of plant and animal life

• Collaborate with laboratory scientists and participate in planning and managing components of a wide array of research projects.

• Identify and recommend resolution of discrepancies; recommend or determine what data to use record or report.

• Recommend and justify appropriate resource management strategies.

• Assists with performing basic laboratory experiments and procedures

• Collect data perform statistical analysis and prepare data and/or results for presentation and/or publication.

• Assist Section/Unit Investigator in training students and postdoctoral fellows in various research techniques used in laboratory section/ unit and in maintaining laboratory safety.

• Apply a wide range of conventional established approaches methods techniques and solutions to new situations.

• Attend monthly laboratory information meetings.

• Write and edit scientific papers.

• Perform various bioassay and radioimmunoassay.

• Prepare and maintain animal study protocols.

• Perform data analysis for physiology and biochemical assays.

• Perform a variety of experiments maintain an accurate research tracking system and database for all research activities.

• Keep accurate records of experiments and results including research documentation.

• Submit summary of research activity to primary investigator weekly

• Prepares organizes and maintains various lab samples supplies and equipment

• Actively participate in weekly laboratory meetings by discussing data and/or results and present data and/or results and scientific papers.

• Operate and perform routine maintenance on laboratory instruments and equipment.

• Ensure scientific supplies are kept stocked; obtain quotes and prepare purchase requests for supplies instruments and equipment and submits to primary investigator and/or lab manager for approval.

• Learns new laboratory techniques and procedures

• Apply a wide range of conventional established approaches methods techniques and solutions to new situations.

• Collect data perform statistical analysis and prepare data and/or results for presentation and/or publication.

• Actively participate in weekly laboratory meetings by discussing data and/or results and present data and/or results and scientific papers.

• Collaborate with laboratory scientists and participate in planning and managing components of a wide array of research projects.

• Assist Section/Unit Investigator in training students and postdoctoral fellows in various research techniques used in laboratory section/unit and in maintaining laboratory safety.

• Apply a wide range of conventional established approaches methods techniques and solutions to new situations.

• Identify and recommend resolution of discrepancies; recommend or determine what data to use record or report.

• Recommend and justify appropriate resource management strategies.

• Attend monthly laboratory information meetings.

• Write and edit scientific papers.

• Operate and perform routine maintenance on laboratory instruments and equipment.

• Ensure scientific supplies are kept stocked; obtain quotes and prepare purchase requests for supplies instruments and equipment and submits to primary investigator and/or lab manager for approval.

• Perform cell culture and adenoviral transfection of cardiac myocytes and sinoatrial node cells.

• Perform various bioassay and radioimmunoassay.

• Prepare and maintain animal study protocols.

• Perform data analysis for physiology and biochemical assays.

• Perform a variety of experiments maintain an accurate research tracking system and database for all research activities.

• Keep accurate records of experiments and results including research documentation.

• Submit summary of research activity to primary investigator weekly.

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 Axles 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 candidates experience qualifications skills and location.