Scientist Premise

Axle • Rockville, MD

14h • $110,000 - $115,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Axle is seeking a Scientist Premise to support the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland. The role supports research through bioinformatics and computational biology, including the development and maintenance of genomics pipelines, next-generation sequencing workflows, and high-dimensional and machine-learning analyses. The position also involves statistical support, development of a web-based in-house database interface, collaboration with a multidisciplinary research team, training personnel, and presenting scientific findings.

The position is based on the NIH campus and is telework eligible. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. The listed salary range is $110,000–$115,000 per year.

Requirements

• Master's degree; the listed field of study is Miscellaneous Biology.
• PhD in a related field.
• At least five years of subsequent experience in bioinformatics and computational biology.
• Experience in high-dimensional data analysis and machine learning.
• Microsoft Office software skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide programming and troubleshooting support to the Federal Government in disseminating research data.
• Develop and maintain bioinformatics pipelines for genomics applications.
• Develop a web-based in-house database interface.
• Implement and use next-generation sequencing workflows, including quality control and analysis.
• Perform high-dimensional and machine-learning-based analyses.
• Conduct deep learning, linear mixed-effects modeling, random forest, and clustering analyses, and provide statistical support for research data.
• Contribute to developing analytical solutions and evaluate experimental approaches in light of scientific literature, available facilities, and research needs.
• Support the planning and execution of research experiments in the context of the laboratory's research program and mission.
• Support laboratory staff on research projects and techniques, and coordinate with junior staff to modify research protocols.
• Evaluate, analyze, and interpret research data; communicate results and methods in reports, presentations, and manuscripts.
• Record observations and report results at weekly laboratory meetings.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and initiate interdisciplinary collaborations with other research centers and outside researchers.
• Coordinate training in scientific, statistical, and programmatic software applications; teach bioinformatics principles and methodologies.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and train others in its use.
• Assist in maintaining adequate space and facilities for ongoing and projected research studies.
• Present scientific and technical data at conferences, with at least one presentation per year to audiences outside the Government.
• Clean equipment.
• Meet with laboratory members to present updates.

Benefits

• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) match up to 5%.
• Educational benefits for career growth.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare (FSA), parking reimbursement (PRK), dependent care (DCAP), and transportation reimbursement (TRN).

What This Job Offers

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