Genomics Support Scientist

Axle • Frederick, MD

2d • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Axle is currently hiring for a Genomics Support Scientist to provide services in support of the overall functions of the Office of Chief Scientist - Integrated Research Facility (OCSIRF) within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. In this role, you would be on a team that will provide support for advanced research support capabilities for the Integrated Research Facility-Frederick (IRF-Frederick). These capabilities include technologies and instrumentation that will support advanced research needs across the IRF-Frederick, work includes build and maintain advanced cutting-edge technologies to ensure virology research needs are met. In addition to developing, performing and analyzing data to support virology research needs, team members are expected to assist virology research staff, as requested, to build additional expertise within the facility.

Requirements

• Minimum of a full 4-year course of study from an accredited college or university leading to a B.S. or higher degree that includes specialized training and research in molecular biology, virology or genomics

Nice To Haves

• Previous laboratory research experience (>3 years preferred)
• Genomics research experience preferred
• Previous recent BSL-3 or BSL-4 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide genomics support research services to support virology research, such as specialized technical skills focused on DNA/RNA extraction, purification, and analysis.
• Perform work with sequencing equipment and data analysis.
• Responsible for performing experimental tasks both within the biocontainment facility and in BSL-2 research laboratories.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of specimens, reagents, and supplies, and will also be responsible for laboratory inventory management, submitting purchase requests, managing laboratory resources and maintaining appropriate laboratory research documentation (notebooks).
• Execute genomics and sequencing research as directed
• Perform work on operating sequencing equipment including Illumina and Oxford Nanopore platforms
• Perform work on genomics data analysis; bioinformatics
• Maintain proper research documentation and data management
• Maintain laboratory reagent and material inventories
• Submit purchase requests
• Assist with manuscript and report writing as requested

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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level