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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 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).

Axle is seeking a highly ambitious, adaptable, structured, and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) located in Bethesda, MD.

Overall Position Summary And Objectives

Laboratory Technician for NIH/NINDS/Viral Immunology and Intravital Imaging Section (VIIIS) to perform a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures.

Deliverables

• Work products and documents related to working with staff on the maintenance of transgenic mouse colony, cell lines, logs and database. - Daily
• Work products and documents related to performing laboratory techniques and procedures, including handling mice and infectious agents, performing immune cell isolations, immunohistochemistry, tissue sectioning, fluorescence and bright field microscopy. - Daily
• Work products and documents related to performing digital flow cytometry, ELISAs, DNA/RNA isolations, PCR, RT-PCR, quantitative PCR and Western blots - Daily
• Work products and documents related to inventory supplies and equipment; prepare purchase requests. - Daily
• Clean Equipment - Daily

Work Details

• Perform experiments on samples according to protocols.
• Perform a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Analyzes, documents and reports on all procedures performed and produces detailed reports for use by senior staff.
• Plan execute and arrange laboratory experiments, new techniques and procedures; and performs laboratory techniques relating to scientific research.
• Ensure that reagents are made correctly and that expired reagents or defective products are replaced to ensure validity of results.
• Plans, executes, and arranges laboratory experiments, new techniques and procedures; and performs laboratory techniques relating to scientific research.
• Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies.
• Convey and discuss research results with team lab members.
• Plan execute and arrange laboratory experiments, new techniques and procedures; and performs laboratory techniques relating to scientific research.
• Collect, analyze and interpret data; prepare summaries and reports based on results and findings.
• Work with staff to monitor and ensure that appropriate laboratory safety courses and certifications for staff are up to date.
• Performs routine equipment maintenance.
• Perform processing, description and analysis of samples.
• Prepare specimens and equipment for use in the laboratory.
• Operates laboratory machines and instruments; and prepares specimens and equipment for use.
• Perform fundamental procedures required for research projects.
• Performs sample management and storage.
• Collect data and prepare for analysis and interpretation.
• Work with staff to implement storage and distribution of biological samples for future scientific research.
• Perform a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Work with staff to maintain stocked supplies and records of working reagents, including fixatives, buffers, solvents and staining.
• Work with staff on the maintenance of laboratory logs and databases as well as prepare inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment, make recommendations, and prepare purchase requests
• Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies and initiates purchase orders.
• Perform routine experiments and tests; follow established procedures and protocols.
• Plan and execute experiments for in vitro and in vivo studies, including cell culture, Western blotting and immunofluorescence/immunohistochemistry.
• Ensure that adequate clean inventory is available for immediate usage.
• Performs advanced equipment maintenance.
• Perform digital flow cytometry, ELISAs, DNARNA isolations, PCR, RT-PCR, quantitative PCR and Western blots
• Provide technical help and expertise to lab members.
• Work with staff on the maintenance of laboratory cell lines 3
• Trains staff in performing routine laboratory tests and procedures.
• Work with a variety of routine and specialized laboratory instruments and equipment in the laboratory.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments, glassware and equipment.
• Assist in troubleshooting and calibrating various laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Work with staff on the maintenance and screening of transgenic mouse colony 2
• Perform a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures, including handling infectious agents, performing immune cell isolations, immunohistochemistry, tissue sectioning, fluorescence and brightfield microscopy 1
• Ensure that all specimens and equipment necessary for experiments are available and in good order.
• Process and organize multiple samples simultaneously.
• Perform routine experiments and tests; follow established procedures and protocols.
• Order and maintain laboratory supplies, reagents and equipment.
• Plan and execute experiments for in vitro and in vivo studies, including cell culture, Western blotting and immunofluorescence/immunohistochemistry.
• Record details of experimental procedures, results and protocols.
• Ensure that supplies and consumables are ready and on hand as necessary for maximum efficiency in the laboratory.
• Prepare materials and equipment for experiments.
• Analyzes, documents and reports on all procedures performed.
• Collect and enter research data into laboratory notebooks and databases.
• Store new samples, update database, retrieve samples with proper authorization.
• Assist in troubleshooting and calibrating various laboratory equipment and instruments.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is lowest priority of those ranked

Minimum Education

Bachelor's

Additional Qualifications

Certifications & Licenses

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Life Sciences or a related discipline
• Our Field of Study is Neuroimmunology

Field of Study

• Neuroscience

Software

• NIH POTS
• Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint

Skills

• Maintain laboratory cell lines
• Perform a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures, including handling infectious agents, performing immune cell isolations, immunohistochemistry, tissue sectioning, fluorescence and brightfield microscopy
• Maintain and screen transgenic mouse colony

Benefits

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

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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DisclaimerThe 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.