Scientist

(ID: 2026-1838)

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

• Masters degree in Biology or a related discipline.

Field of Study

• Biology

Software

• MS office suite

• PowerPoint

• 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 laboratorys 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 by research scientists.

• Independently direct and conduct special research projects that have a high priority for the laboratory with special emphasis in the development of novel research treatments.

• Work with postdoc/biological scientists to perform statistical analysis for research projects.

• Work with staff on assay design and method development using an array or experimentation.

• Review scientific data to determine if a research program can be developed around an idea or data package.

• Work with staff on protein chemistry assessment of protein post-translational modifications protein-ligand binding protein-protein interactions.

• Collaborate with staff on protein extraction/quantitation from cell and tissue lysates with a strong technical background in immunolabeling (western blotting immunofluorescence/immunohistochemistry and immunoprecipitation).

• Implementing protein assays and immunolabeling assays.

• Maintains laboratory equipment and the training of others in their use.

• Calibrate maintain and troubleshoot instruments and equipment in the laboratory.

• Maintain and perform staff training on scientific instrumentation including HPLCs microanalytical balances centrifuges spectrophotometers vacuum apparatus and analytical equipment.

• Operate troubleshoot and train others to use laboratory equipment and software.

• Provide advice and assistance to users in designing experiments using instrumentation data acquisition and analysis and preparing figures for publication.

• Assists in maintaining adequate space and facilities for ongoing and projected research studies.

• Manage scientific equipment and resources (e.g. reagents stocks of frozen sells animal samples) including acquisition documentation and storage.

• Participate in the laboratorys review of future proposals for resource allocations. Evaluates analyzes and interprets research data communicates results and methods in reports presentations and manuscripts.

• Write technical reports and prepare manuscripts.

• Oversee project data quality; analyze and interpret project data.

• Conduct bioinformatics data analyses and statistical analyses; prepare data for abstracts and manuscripts.

• Maintain a detailed and up-to-date electronic laboratory notebook detailing all experiments.

• Conduct specific technical enzymatic and protein analyses and data reduction.

• Perform and analyzed implemented assays.

• Collect analyze and interpret data; update and maintain laboratory notebooks and databases.

• Coordinates with junior staff to modify research protocols.

• Work with staff to confirm assay results and evaluate new techniques and instruments; search literature; propose design and test alternative assays for difficult screening targets; confirm assay results; develop secondary assays.

• Work with Principal Investigators in scheduling and prioritizing instrument usage.

• Coordinate projects being developed in the laboratory proposing SAR strategies and monitoring their progress.

• Coordinate with IT staff on all software issues specific to the chemistry group and on all computer problems.

• Identify and advise IC leadership on opportunities and program areas research gaps and relevant program needs; make recommendations for consideration.

• Participate in establishing criteria and standards for others to follow in the planning review and evaluation of bioinformatics research projects.

• Suggest alternative or complementary approaches to experiments.

• Presents research at national scientific meetings and symposia.

• Prepare oral presentations and posters for internal and external groups/conferences.

• Co-author manuscripts on research projects; publish in peer-reviewed journals.

• Write papers and abstracts detailing research efforts and results for publication in peer-reviewed journals; prepare PowerPoint presentations as appropriate.

• Give posters and presentations detailing work at regional and national scientific meetings.

• Review edit and as needed write first drafts of papers posters and manuscripts.

• Give posters and presentations detailing work at regional and national scientific meetings.

• Present results of clinical and experimental research at recognized scientific meetings by lectures and exhibits (poster sessions).

• Develop and deliver presentations using data collected from the studies and analyses conducted.

• Attend laboratory meetings; present results and findings for staff discussion.

• Provides interpretation of results guidance and scientific support to the management team.

• Search existing literature for new and/or relevant techniques.

• Assist the lab staff in the creation and preparation of a variety of documents required by the labs scientific activities.

• Produce research reports and regularly communicate results to staff and collaborators.

• Prepare information for and attend advisory review committee and panel meetings; respond to issues and concerns about specific applications/proposal pertaining to assigned program area.

• Prepare summaries and reports based on results and findings.

• Mentors junior level scientists.

• Train staff on the proper usage of equipment.

• Train staff in a wide variety of techniques used in the laboratory.

• Train staff in the proper breeding/genotyping techniques used to maintain various knock out knock in and transgenic lines used by the laboratory members.

• Provide scientific and technical expertise to all visiting fellows post-docs and technicians.

• Work with staff on protein chemistry assessment of protein post-translational modifications protein-ligand binding protein-protein interactions.

• Collaborate with staff on protein extraction/quantitation from cell and tissue lysates with a strong technical background in immunolabeling (western blotting immunofluorescence/immunohistochemistry and immunoprecipitation).

• Implementing protein assays and immunolabeling assays.

• Conduct specific technical enzymatic and protein analyses and data reduction.

• Perform and analyzed implemented assays.

• Collect analyze and interpret data; update and maintain laboratory notebooks and databases.

• Prepare summaries and reports based on results and findings.

• Participate in the writing of scientific manuscripts generated using data collected from the studies and analyzes conducted; submit drafts for editing and approval.

• Develop and deliver presentations using data collected from the studies and analyses conducted.

• Attend laboratory meetings; present results and findings for staff discussion.

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.