Animal Biologist

Rockville, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 40000 - 50000

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

(ID: 2026-1483)

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 Animal Biologist to our dynamic team. The Contractor(s) shall provide services in support of the overall functions of the Vaccine Research Center (VRC) Cellular Immunology Section (CIS).

Technical Requirements:

Assist Veterinarian in malaria vaccine and pathology research.
Oversee the design and implementation of malaria antibody and vaccine studies in mice.
Help educate new staff for in vivo experiments in mice.
Make detailed observations about experiments.
Maintain clear and accurate documentation.
Assist in the preparation of technical reports summaries and protocols.
Perform specialized laboratory procedures: histology techniques blood smear preparation flow cytometry malaria parasite quantification in vivo mouse imaging with IVIS Spectrum system digital image processing with Spectrum software.
Provide prescribed treatments animal surveillance and environmental enrichment.
Communicate all animal health abnormalities with Animal Program Director and scientific staff.
Read and understand the VRC Animal Study Protocols.
Perform or assist PIs with a variety of technical procedures.
Assist in the scheduling of technical requests.
Perform injections via intravenous subcutaneous intraperitoneal intradermal and/or intramuscular route.
Collect blood samples harvest tissue or organs using aseptic techniques cell counts peritoneal lavages skin punch biopsies and splenectomies animal identification using ear punches or ear tags.
Perform in vitro malaria functional assays.
Maintain mouse colonies breeding and weaning of offspring.
Perform and monitor mouse sedation.
Maintain Anopheles mosquito colonies.
Infect Anopheles mosquitos with transgenic malaria pathogens.
Dissect malaria parasites from mosquito salivary glands.
Perform inoculations with malaria sporozoites for challenge studies.
Perform malaria natural transmission studies.
Prepare and submit animal health records.
Maintain breeder log and keep PIs updated on colony status.
Collect and organize data for research projects by maintaining database.

Specific Qualifications:

Masters degree in biology Life Sciences or a related discipline. Two (2) years of specialized experience plus a BA/BS degree is equivalent to a Masters degree.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a laboratory environment.
Demonstrates expertise in performing biological research.
Demonstrates knowledge in managing and disposing of hazardous waste.
All support positions required a minimum of a BS degree; some require a MS MD or Ph.D.
The education skills and relevant years of experience required for each support position are consistent with those identified as the minimum requirements for the labor categories specified in the contract.

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

$40000 - $50000 USD

Required Experience:

(ID: 2026-1483)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...