Protein Separation Scientist

(ID: 2024-5094)

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. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Benefits

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
• 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 seeking a highly ambitious, adaptable, structured, and detail-oriented Scientist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Vaccine Research Center (VRC), Vaccine Production Program (VPP).

Technical Requirements

• Participate in projects that are complex and scientifically demanding within a specific area/field, specifically Bioanalytical separation.
• Initiate, implement, plan, and execute scientific research and development.
• Determine scientific rigor in assessing own data and that of others, by providing detailed observations, analyzing data, and interpreting results.
• Ensure project goals are met within time and budget constraints.
• Independently initiate, plan, design, evaluate, revise and execute projects within CGE, UPLC field, utilizing good scientific judgment.
• Utilize specific investigation and method development work in support of multiple projects at a time.
• Communicate and initiate investigations for project and process findings, draw conclusions, and act as project manager in the drafting of state-of-art work and publishing of papers.
• Develop research findings and make recommendations to leadership for decision.
• Provide forward-looking perspectives that contribute to “go/no go” decisions by leadership.
• Research and Recommend outside technologies for consideration.
  
  

Specific Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a scientific field with 5+ years experience, or MS with 10+ years of specialized experience.
• Deep understanding of challenges and method development approaches of mAb, vaccine and mRNA scientific field.
• Must be familiar with monoclonal antibody and multi-specific antibodies; recombinant protein vaccine and nanoparticles; mRNA and mRNA/LNP vaccines.
• Analytical skills and applications including, but are not limited to, developing release and characterization methods by utilizing reversed phase HPLC/or UPLC -UV methods, and HPLC/or UPLC – MS methods for pipeline project support.
• Understand and utilize other bio-separation techniques such as electrophoresis, lab-on-chip separation.
• Demonstrates expert knowledge working in the research/development laboratory environment.
• Must demonstrate ability for scientific insight and conceptual thinking.
• Must be a team player who can effectively work with members from cross-functional departments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of maintaining accurate and detailed records.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with computer software including word processing, data evaluation, and project timeline management.
  
  

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 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.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: careers@axleinfo.com

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.