Bioinformatics Scientist
Bioinformatics Scientist
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Job Description
(ID: 2025-0442)
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 around the globe. 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:
- 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)
Overview
Axle is looking to add a driven flexible organized and meticulous Bioinformatics Scientist to our dynamic team. The Contractor(s) shall provide services in support of the overall functions of the Vaccine Research Center (VRC) Structural Bioinformatics Core (SBC).
Technical Requirements:
Implement and/or run software(s) for:
Structural analysis of HIV-1 antibody/antigen complexes
Antibody resistance analysis for pathogens with high sequence diversity
Structure-based design to improve antibody potency and breadth for HIV-1 and other pathogens
Structure-based design of immunogens for HIV-1 and other pathogens
Statistical analysis of VRC immunization studies for HIV-1 and other pathogens
Other bioinformatics analysis to assist the missions of Structural Biology and Structural Bioinformatics Core Sections
Express purify and characterize protein designs from the Structural Bioinformatics Core Section
Determine atomic-level structures for protein designs from the Structural Bioinformatics Core Section
Assist with creating figures writing and proof reading scientific manuscripts.
Specific Qualifications:
Bachelor degree in Bioinformatics Biochemistry or a related discipline is required.
Minimum of one year of experience with HIV-1 fusion peptide-directed antibody research
Prior experience in Python or Perl
Prior experience with protein modeling programs (e.g. PHENIX ccp4 Coot etc.)
Prior experience with protein visualization software (e.g PyMoL or Chimera)
Prior experience in protein purification
Prior experience with protein binding assays such as ELISA and bio-layer interferometry
Prior experience in X-ray crystallography
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 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.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact:
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.
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.
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Salary Range
$70000 - $80000 USD
Employment Type
Full Time
