Animal Biologist Small Animal

Axle•Bethesda, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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). Axle is seeking an Animal Biologist Small Animal to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the NIMH in Bethesda, MD.

Requirements

10 years' experience in molecular biology and endocrine lab
Molecular Biology
CTDB data base
Microsoft Office
Expertise in cell culture and recombinant DNA techniques

Nice To Haves

Calibrating and operating instruments
Monitor processes to maintain quality standards
Collaborate with LNG at NIAAA in the collection of samples for genetic studies
Quality control and safety standards within laboratory and freezer storage systems

Responsibilities

Conduct studies to extract DNA from endocrine-related mood disorder bloods; maintain a DNA sample database.
Maintain inventory and archive of human tissue samples for BEB.
Process human tissue samples for distribution to and collection from collaborating outside laboratories.
Send out biological samples for analysis; follow up with the AO and purchasing agent to ensure the timely delivery of the samples to the processing labs.
Receive biological samples from outside laboratories after analyses and reintegrate.
Maintain safety, and integrity of BEB Lab, ensure all safety certifications are current, monitor and problem solve sample storage facility.
Compile and analyze molecular or cellular experimental data and adjust experimental designs as necessary.
Perform laboratory procedures following protocols including deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sequencing, cloning and extraction, ribonucleic acid (RNA) purification, or gel electrophoresis.
Designs and performs original molecular and cellular research.
Evaluates, tests and implements new processes, methodologies and tools for complex molecular and cellular testing and research.
Evaluate new technologies to enhance or complement current research.
Perform quality control, validation, and other quality activities to verify performance of clinical assays.
Documents research findings and maintains accurate logs and records of all experimental activities and outcomes.
Maintain precise and complete records of all experimental activities, to include methodologies, instrumentation and findings for future reference.
Input accurate record of all research activities and findings in in-house databases and repositories.
Provide routine activity updates and briefings to senior researchers and program executives.
Provides subject matter expertise to senior scientists and program executives.
Maintain deep understanding of research methodologies and the latest trends and developments in molecular and cellular biological testing and research.
Consult with diverse, cross-functional stakeholder groups to identify opportunities, develop problem statements and understand context to inform research strategies.
Prepares results of experimental findings for presentation and publication.
Produce final reports and presentations of experiments and findings for distribution internally among researchers and senior administrators.
Perform peer review of internally produced research findings and articles.