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Scientist - Recombinant Protein Expression and Purification

Rockville, MDOnsiteFull Time$100,000–$110,000 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • malaria entomology research
  • culturing malaria parasites
  • operating an insectary
  • rearing mosquitoes
  • infecting mosquitoes
  • direct skin feeding assays
  • recombinant protein expression
  • recombinant protein purification
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Word

Nice to have

  • biomedical informatics
  • data science
  • monthly status reports

Role summary

Axle, a bioscience and information technology company, seeks a Scientist to support the Laboratory of Malaria Immunology and Vaccinology (LMIV) at the NIAID. This role involves planning and executing malaria entomology research, developing new techniques, and culturing malaria parasites. The Scientist will also operate an insectary, rear and infect mosquitoes, perform direct skin feeding assays, and work with recombinant protein expression and purification. Collaboration with internal and external research teams is key, as is the ability to analyze and communicate research data. A Bachelor's degree in a science-related field and at least five years of relevant laboratory experience are required.

(ID: 2026-3441)

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).

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)

    • Position Overview

    The Scientist will support the overall functions of the Laboratory of Malaria Immunology and Vaccinology (LMIV) within the NIAID Division of Intramural Research (DIR). The Scientist will plan and execute research experiments, including malaria entomology research, and will develop new techniques and protocols. The role also involves collaborating with internal, external, and international research teams to apply and transfer research results. A Bachelor's degree in a science-related field is required, along with at least five years of laboratory experience performing entomology research, culturing malaria parasites, and operating an insectary. Candidates must also have a minimum of five years of related experience rearing and infecting mosquitoes and performing direct skin feeding assays. Experience with recombinant protein expression and purification is required.

    Field of Study

  • Science-related field
  • Background in biology, chemistry, and/or biophysics

    • Software

  • Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint

    • Skills

  • Laboratory experience performing entomology research, culturing malaria parasites, and operating an insectary
  • Experience rearing mosquitoes, infecting mosquitoes, and performing direct skin feeding assays
  • Excellent documentation and communication skills
  • Basic computer skills

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with recombinant protein expression and purification - Required

    • Deliverables

  • Monthly status reports covering current and completed activities, problems encountered, corrective actions taken, recommendations for the next reporting period, and hours worked — Monthly
  • Status reports to assess progress — As requested by the Task Leader

    • Statement of Work Details

  • Plan and execute research experiments, including malaria entomology research experiments, in the context of the laboratory's overall research program.
  • Assist the Federal Task Leader (FTL) and other laboratory and entomology staff on research projects and techniques, including malaria entomology research.
  • Analyze and interpret research data, and communicate results and methods in reports and manuscripts.
  • Collaborate with industry, academia, and internal and external NIH research teams to apply and transfer the results of research, including malaria entomology research data.
  • Develop new techniques, products, practices, procedures, and research protocols, including new malaria entomology techniques.
  • Organize entomology data and reports of malaria entomology research findings, and communicate information with entomology teams.
  • Create new entomology research protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Assist with budget reports, track supplies and sample shipments, schedule activities, and track sample inventories with international research teams working with the research program.

    • The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment-based age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.

    Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: careers@axleinfo.com

    Disclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individual’s assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.

    This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.

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    Salary Range$100,000—$110,000 USD
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