Biologist

Axle•Baltimore, MD

2h•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 a Part-Time Biologist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute on Aging (NIA) located in Baltimore, MD. The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through performance of support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute on Aging.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Biotechnology or a related discipline.
Experience with histopathologic studies of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular remodeling in aging, as well as knowledge of cardiovascular diseases in both humans and animal models.
Proficiency with MS office suite.

Responsibilities

Perform various molecular biology techniques, including RNA sequencing, real-time PCR, Western Blotting, and protein analysis.
Perform immunostaining and produce high quality images using confocal microscopy to locate distribution of key proteins in cardiac myocytes and sinoatrial node cells.
Perform cell culture and adenoviral transfection of cardiac myocytes and sinoatrial node cells.
Perform various bioassays and radioimmunoassays.
Prepare and maintain animal study protocols.
Perform data analysis for physiology and biochemical assays.
Maintain an accurate research tracking system and database for all research activities.
Submit summary of research activity to primary investigator weekly.
Participate in laboratory meetings, discussing and presenting data and results and scientific papers.
Collaborate with laboratory scientists and participate in planning and managing components of research projects.
Assist Section/Unit Investigator in training students and postdoctoral fellows in various research techniques and maintaining laboratory safety.
Operate and perform routine maintenance on laboratory instruments and equipment.
Ensure scientific supplies are kept stocked; obtain quotes and prepare purchase requests for supplies, instruments and equipment.
Provide technical experience needed to assist in studying the basic principles of plant and animal life.
Identify and recommend resolution of discrepancies; recommend or determine what data to use, record, or report.
Recommend and justify appropriate resource management strategies.
Assist with performing basic laboratory experiments and procedures.
Collect data, perform statistical analysis and prepare data and/or results for presentation and/or publication.
Apply a wide range of conventional, established approaches, methods, techniques and solutions to new situations.
Attend monthly laboratory information meetings.
Write and edit scientific papers.
Keep accurate records of experiments and results, including research documentation.
Prepare, organize and maintain various lab samples, supplies, and equipment.
Learn new laboratory techniques and procedures.