Biologist BSL-3 Experience Required

Rockville, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 100000 - 120000

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

(ID: 2025-1381)

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 Biologist to our dynamic team. The Contractor(s) shall provide services in support of the overall functions of the Laboratory of Infectious Diseases (LID) Division of Intramural Research (DIR).

Technical Requirements:

Assist with the development of next-generation universal influenza and betacoronavirus vaccines and antiviral therapeutics to treat respiratory disease including 1918 H1N1 highly pathogenic avian and zoonotic influenza infections.
Use clinical and animal model samples to perform antibody titration and epitope analysis including hemagglutination inhibition (HAI) neuraminidase inhibition (NAI) and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assasy (ELISA) and viral microneutralization assays.
Perform high-throughput screening for antiviral drugs and/or vaccine immune correlate studies.
Perform molecular biology techniques including RNA isolation molecular cloning and PCR
Perform cell culture viral stock and vaccine stock production.
Perform work in biosafety level 2 and 3 (BSL-2 and BSL-3) virology laboratory including use of a personal air purifying respirator (PPAR).
Participation in the NIH Biosurety and Select Agent personnel programs.
Perform single cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) using the 10x Genomics platform including preparing single-cell suspensions.
Provide upkeep and routine maintenance for project maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment including chemicals biological materials etc. required to handle biological materials recombinant protein materials acids biological wastes etc. maintaining work bench and equipment related to projects.
Maintain detailed records of experiments and their results and prepare the information resulting from these experiments for presentations at laboratory-wide meetings and for publication.
Write reports of findings stating methods and procedures including any modifications employed samples and materials involved and results of experiments. Interpreting evaluating and discussing the results of each experiment with the supervisor as part of the planning process for subsequent studies.
Operate and communicate effectively in a group team-oriented working environment. Work with and support others in a collegial open respectful and interactive working manner. Work collaboratively with others in the lab to generate data for publications.

Specific Qualifications:

Bachelors or Masters Degree with two years research experience in a relevant field with a major molecular biology virology or immunology component
Experience working in BSL-3 with PPAR respiratory protection
Experience with antibody titration and characterization assays
Experience with high-throughput immunology/virology screening assays preferred

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.

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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

$100000 - $120000 USD

Required Experience:

(ID: 2025-1381)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 an...