Biologist

Axle•Rockville, 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 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).

Requirements

Bachelors degree in a related field plus 1+ years of experience in a BSL-2 laboratory.
IT skills such that candidate knows or can quickly learn to utilize LIMS, MasterControl (CQMS), Microsoft Office, etc.
Ability to work well with others and independently.
Strong organization and time management skills.
Detail oriented while performing laboratory tasks.
Ability to perform under time constraints and meet deadlines.
Follows directions and protocols without deviations.

Nice To Haves

experience in a GCLP environment
IATA infectious substance A and B shipping certification

Responsibilities

Follow approved SOPs and GCLP guidelines to complete specimen processing of clinical blood samples in an organized, aseptic, high-throughput manner.
Place and/or remove specimens from appropriate biorepository freezers and liquid nitrogen tanks.
Accept and sign chain of custody requests for clinical samples sent to and from the NIH Clinic and extramural collaborators following regulatory and protocol requirements.
Prepare shipments with appropriate labeling and temperature requirements.
Adjust quickly to changes in schedule as clinical trial volunteers blood draw time or date changes.
Perform specimen processing using aseptic techniques according to protocol.
Register and maintain samples in the Laboratory Information Management System (e.g. Freezerworks).
Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in a BSL-2 laboratory.
Work collaboratively with team members to complete all tasks for the day, but also be accountable as an individual for personal tasks.
Utilize and maintain various laboratory equipment such as Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC), centrifuge, pipettes, liquid nitrogen tank, and others.
Write and revise SOPs within VIP’s electronic database.