Laboratory Scientist

Axle; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K match

Educational benefits

Employee referral bonus

Healthcare FSA

Parking reimbursement

Dependent care

Transportation reimbursement

Job summary

Axle is seeking a Laboratory Scientist to support translational research at NIH facilities, focusing on high-consequence viral pathogens in a BSL-4 environment. Requires a Master’s degree and experience with immunology assays and molecular virology.

The role includes coordinating technical staff, data analysis, and maintaining strict sample inventory and safety practices within the Clinical Center and NIAID biosafety setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher with lab experience in biosafety level 4 environments.
• Field of Study: Microbiology.
• Familiarity with specimen storage and accountability.
• Immunology assays and basic and molecular virology expertise.
• Weekly lab updates with team members.

Responsibilities

• Conduct translational research on high-consequence viral pathogens (e.g., Ebola, Nipah).
• Analyze data and write reports and summaries of findings.
• Coordinate the work of technicians, technologists and other scientists.
• Maintain proficiency and safety in a biosafety level 4 lab.
• Perform basic lab experiments and procedures as needed.
• Prepare and organize lab samples, supplies and equipment.

Skills

Immunology assays

Molecular virology

Specimen storage

Laboratory coordination

Microbiology

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Company Overview

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).

Position Title

Laboratory Scientist

Location

National Institutes of Health (NIH), Clinical Center (CC), Frederick, MD.

Benefits We Offer

• 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 Overview

The purpose of this position is to support research in the Clinical Center and NIAID biosafety level 4 laboratory, including translational studies of emerging viral pathogens. Requires a Master’s degree and prior experience working in biosafety level 4 labs conducting virology and immunology assays. A background in Microbiology, familiarity with specimen storage and accountability, and skills in immunology assays and basic and molecular virology are required/preferred.

Additional Qualifications

• Certifications & Licenses: Prior experience working in biosafety level 4 labs conducting virology and immunology assays.
• Field of Study: Microbiology
• Software: Familiarity with specimen storage and accountability.
• Skills: Immunology assays, Basic and molecular virology.
• Meet with lab members to present updates — Weekly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct translational human and animal research on pathogenesis and treatment of high consequence emerging viral infections (e.g., Ebola, Nipah virus).
• Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings.
• Coordinate the work of biological technicians, technologists and other scientists.
• Develop and maintain proficiency working safely and effectively in a biosafety level four laboratory environment.
• Assist with performing basic laboratory experiments and procedures.
• Prepare, organize and maintain various lab samples, supplies, and equipment.
• Establish and maintain accurate reliable sample inventory.
• Learn new laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Implement existing and assimilate new assays and techniques related to virology and immunology.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Salary Range

$70,000 - $77,000 USD