Entomologist

Axle; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Employee Referral Bonus

401K Match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts: Parking Re

Flexible Spending Accounts: Dependent

Flexible Spending Accounts: Transport

Job summary

A bioscience and IT company is seeking an organized and meticulous Entomologist to provide scientific support in Rockville, MD. Responsibilities include performing mosquito-parasite assays, maintaining mosquito colonies, and conducting immunology procedures like ELISA. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Biology and at least two years of laboratory experience. Strong documentation skills and a knowledge of sterile techniques are essential. This role comes with competitive salary and benefits including tuition reimbursement and flexible spending accounts.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of related laboratory experience.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general laboratory sterile techniques.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel).

Responsibilities

• Perform mosquito-parasite assays and dissections.
• Maintain mosquito colonies and parasite cultures.
• Conduct immunology procedures like ELISA and tissue culture.
• Calibrate and operate laboratory equipment (microscopes, balances, plate readers, spectrophotometers, pH meters, etc.).
• Prepare stock solutions, media, and laboratory buffers.
• Maintain accurate electronic laboratory records and analyze experimental data.
• Write reports and organize findings for scientific publication.
• Work independently while meeting experiment deadlines.
• Provide monthly and quarterly reporting as required.

Skills

Laboratory sterile technique

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Insect rearing

Aseptic tissue culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Database management tools

Job description

Axle Informatics 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.

• 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 Entomologist to provide scientific support services to the Laboratory of Malaria Immunology and Vaccinology (LMIV) in Rockville, MD

Job Requirements

Perform mosquito-parasite assays, membrane feeding assays, and mosquito dissections

Maintain mosquito colonies and parasite cultures for vaccine candidate assessment

Conduct immunology procedures including tissue culture, serological assays, ELISA, and liquid chromatography

Calibrate and operate laboratory equipment (microscopes, balances, plate readers, spectrophotometers, pH meters, etc.)

Prepare stock solutions, media, and laboratory buffers

Maintain accurate electronic laboratory records and analyze experimental data

Write reports and organize findings for scientific publication

Work independently while meeting experiment deadlines

Provide monthly and quarterly reporting as required

Education & Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Biology

Minimum of two (2) years of related laboratory experience

Knowledge of general laboratory sterile technique

Strong documentation skills and attention to detail

Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in insect rearing and/or aseptic tissue culture

Experience working with quality systems and SOPs

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Familiarity with PowerPoint, statistical software, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and database management tools

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 Axle’s 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 candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.

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