Biologist (Ref: 6043) Jobs

Axle Informatics is a scientific research and information technology company that offers innovative computer services, informatics, and bioresearch solutions to research centers and healthcare organizations around the globe. With experts in software engineering, bioinformatics, molecular research, and program management, we focus on developing and applying technological tools and scientific techniques to empower the world of research. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of health (NIH), which means candidates will be receiving the best on-the-job training possible in this field.

Axle is seeking a highly ambitious, adaptable, structured, and detail oriented Biologist to join our vibrant team at Bethesda, MD.

Responsibilities

• Perform investigations and documentation of cell line growth, optimization of cell culture/fermentation conditions, cell culture technology development, improvement of cell culture platforms, modeling of cell culture behavior, troubleshooting of cell culture/fermentation processes, and tech transfer of defined cell culture/fermentation processes to the clinical production facility.
• Set-up and operate bioreactors and other cell culture equipment required for development studies and reagent materials production.
• Capture process descriptions and results in lab notebooks, tech transfer documents, and technical reports.
• Develop viral vaccines, recombinant proteins and/or virus-like particles or monoclonal antibodies by drawing on experience with asceptic techniques with mammalian cell cultures; immunofluorescent assays; ELISA assays on instruments such as LUMINEX; culturing of cells in suspension; and use of equipment’s such pH, pumps, LUMINEX, kSep, and micro carrierand cell counting instruments.
• Perform most cell culture experimental studies with minimal oversight.
• Serve as the upstream SME and technical liaison with the VPPL Data Sciences and Automation group to develop the CCD module within the VPPL’s data integration platform; provide CCD design specification and participate in beta-testing to troubleshoot new application testing such as bug fixes and end-user evaluation; develop versatile automated report templates; train group members on CCD-related data science platform tools/modules; responsible for maintenance, reagent supply, running support, and training of VPPL personnel for the NOVA Biomedical Flex2 system; present experimental findings and status updates in VPP-wide forums; author and review department standard operating procedures (SOP’s) for lab equipment and cell line processes such as vial thaw and transfection protocols.
• Train junior team members and serve as SME on transient transfection technologies such as Expi and PEI systems, and electroporation (MaxCyte).
• Contribute results and studies for publication in peer reviewed journals.
• May telecommute from any US location.
• Develop upstream manufacturing processes for viral vaccines, recombinant proteins and/or virus-like particles and/or monoclonal antibodies in the Cell Culture Development (CCD) at the Vaccine Production Program Laboratory (VPPL).
• Participate in project and laboratory meetings, keep current with compliance obligations, and responsible for maintenance of the laboratory and equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology or a related field
• 1 year of experience reflecting demonstrable ability in the skill set described above.

Benefits

• Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Healthcare (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
• 100% Medical Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
• 401K Matching
• Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
• Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
• Educational Benefits for Career Growth
• Employee Referral Bonus

Salary $70,000-$81,000

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.

Please email your resume at [email protected]

Disclaimer The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individual’s 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.