(ID: 2026-1838)
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 Scientist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute on Aging (NIA) located in Baltimore, MD.
Benefits We Offer:
Position Information:
Provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute on Aging. The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through performance of support services.
Deliverables:
Work products and documents related to implement and performing studies that are aimed at detecting age-associated changes in Protein Quality Control; perform longitudinal and cross-sectional design experiments. - Ad-Hoc
Work products and documents related to protein chemistry, assessment of protein posttranslational modifications, protein-ligand binding, protein-protein interactions, protein extraction/quantitation from cell and tissue lysates, with a strong technical background in immunolabeling. - Ad-Hoc
Work products and documents related to implementing protein assays and immunolabeling assays; conduct specific, technical enzymatic and protein analyses, and data reduction; perform and analyzed implemented assays. - Ad-Hoc
Work products and documents related to collecting, analyzing and interpreting data; update and maintain laboratory notebooks and databases; prepare summaries and reports based on results and findings. - Ad-Hoc
Work products and documents related to writing scientific manuscripts; submit drafts for editing and approval; develop and deliver presentations; attend laboratory meetings; present results and findings for staff discussion. - Ad-Hoc
Clean Equipment - Ad-Hoc
Meet with lab members to present updates - Weekly
Statement of Work Details:
Supports the planning and execution of research experiments in the context of the laboratory's overall research program.
Evaluate new techniques, instruments, and software for potential incorporation into current SOP.
Advance the science in the laboratory through new procedures and discoveries.
Advance the science through proposing and investigating new target projects for initiation based on novelty and relevance to human health.
Supports laboratory staff on research projects and techniques.
Work with staff on the interpretation of experiments performed by research scientists.
Independently direct and conduct special research projects that have a high priority for the laboratory with special emphasis in the development of novel research treatments.
Work with postdoc/biological scientists to perform statistical analysis for research projects.
Work with staff on assay design and method development using an array or experimentation.
Review scientific data to determine if a research program can be developed around an idea or data package.
Work with staff on protein chemistry, assessment of protein post-translational modifications, protein-ligand binding, protein-protein interactions.
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