Scientist

<section style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif;"> <div> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">(ID: 2026-3803)</span></p> <br> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Axle</strong> 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).</span></p> </div> <br> <div> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Axle</strong> is seeking a <strong><em>Scientist </em></strong>to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the <strong>National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) located in Gaithersburg, MD.</strong></span></p> </div> <br> <div> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Benefits We Offer:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">100% Medical, Dental &amp; Vision Coverage for Employees</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">401K match up to 5%</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Educational Benefits for Career Growth</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Employee Referral Bonus</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Flexible Spending Accounts:</span> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Healthcare (FSA)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="ck-content" style="font-family: Segoe UI; font-size: 11pt;" data-wrapper="true"> <p style="margin: 0;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Position Overview</strong></span></p> <p style="margin: 0; text-align: start;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The Scientist will support the planning and execution of research experiments within the laboratory’s overall research program. The role focuses on analytical method and assay development for monoclonal antibody (mAb), multispecific antibody, and messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine projects. The Scientist will lead assay development work across multiple project teams, evaluate new analytical technologies, and analyze and communicate research data. The role also includes coordinating with analysts and junior staff. A Master’s degree is required, along with 13 or more years of experience in a laboratory setting.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0; text-align: start;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Certifications &amp; Licenses</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-list-item-id="eaf383752bddce7f2806f7efeb3e1814f"> <p style="margin: 0; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Master of Science (MS) degree in science</span></p> </li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Field of Study</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-list-item-id="ed4f5594dcf575d47e1f53c48a27a9641"> <p style="margin: 0; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Biology</span></p> </li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Software</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-list-item-id="eb8443fd88e194ee9a428dd6f389bc5a7"> <p style="margin: 0; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Word</span></p> </li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Skills</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-list-item-id="edcd31b7068824519506e1fc9ffea4fbf"> <p style="margin: 0; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">13+ years of experience in a laboratory setting</span></p> </li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Deliverables</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-list-item-id="ee2525ca2404f0f368bb2a17645f948f5"> <p style="margin: 0; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Clean equipment (Ad-Hoc)</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-list-item-id="e18b76e632cebff58c409f754ced59148"> <p style="margin: 0; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Meet with lab members to present updates (Ad-Hoc)</span></p> </li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Statement of Work Details</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-list-item-id="e6fe2302d91026e99e731b0ec36d9179f"> <p style="margin: 0; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Coordinate the deliverables of one or more analysts in support of project teams.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-list-item-id="ed78c54ae565d489e40fbd21841417a2a"> <p style="margin: 0; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Participate in and coordinate experimental execution and study design, troubleshooting development issues and proposing solutions.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-list-item-id="e7348ac37355834a48219fc88f565eda3"> <p style="margin: 0; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Lead and propose objectives rather than simply executing them.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-list-item-id="e1cd3f00b8eff0ee302213cff1fd56fdc"> <p style="margin: 0; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Lead and represent the assay development group for multiple project teams, including the mRNA project.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-list-item-id="ed58b54546c0365c7f222a28f588b4181"> <p style="margin: 0; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Research, evaluate, and recommend new process residual analytical technologies to enhance the group’s capabilities.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-list-item-id="e8e0d192cbcd6e24323a8b6f635d7da5e"> <p style="margin: 0; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Develop key process residual host cell protein (HCP) and host cell DNA (HCD) assays. These assays monitor vaccine and mAb quality and help ensure high product quality during Investigational New Drug (IND) submissions.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-list-item-id="e0c37d947889fec59df6487fd50f14d2f"> <p style="margin: 0; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Support the planning and execution of research experiments within the laboratory’s overall research program.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-list-item-id="ea7e0dcf0088e9a799f11054f127e36ae"> <p style="margin: 0; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Carry out independent investigations or new technology evaluations.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-list-item-id="e52de236fb7dc8c3bcf619dffec52e4e0"> <p style="margin: 0; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Support laboratory staff on research projects and techniques.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-list-item-id="e533c80c2faeaa48a5f10012b07ac33c7"> <p style="margin: 0; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Initiate, develop, and assist with new method development for mAb and multispecific antibody projects.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-list-item-id="e0baf16eb6e54b284a0868d203452b7e3"> <p style="margin: 0; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Define clear problem statements that lead to well-designed experimental plans.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-list-item-id="e205279c227b663ee1b7cee8b35a3a400"> <p style="margin: 0; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, he