Genomics Support Scientist
full-time•Frederick•$70k - $80k
About this role
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<p><strong>Axle</strong> 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).</p>
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<p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p>
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<li>100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees</li>
<li>Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)</li>
<li>Employee Referral Bonus</li>
<li>401K Match</li>
<li>Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities</li>
<li>Flexible Spending Accounts:
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<li>Healthcare (FSA)</li>
<li>Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)</li>
<li>Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)</li>
<li>Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)</li>
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<p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><strong>Axle</strong> is currently hiring for a <strong>Genomics Support Scientist </strong>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.</span></p>
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<p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><strong>Technical Requirements:</strong></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Provide genomics support research services to support virology research, such as specialized technical skills focused on DNA/RNA extraction, purification, and analysis.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Perform work with sequencing equipment and data analysis.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Responsible for performing experimental tasks both within the biocontainment facility and in BSL-2 research laboratories.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">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).</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Execute genomics and sequencing research as directed</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Perform work on operating sequencing equipment including Illumina and Oxford Nanopore platforms</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Perform work on genomics data analysis; bioinformatics</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Maintain proper research documentation and data management</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Maintain laboratory reagent and material inventories</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Assist with manuscript and report writing as requested</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Minimum of a full 4-year course of study from an accredited college or university leading to a </span><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">B.S. or higher degree that includes specialized training and research in molecular biology, virology or genomics</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Previous laboratory research experience (>3 years preferred)</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Genomics research experience preferred</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Previous recent BSL-3 or BSL-4 experience preferred.</span></p>
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<p>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.</p>
<p>Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p>
<p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> 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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
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</div><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$70,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$80,000 USD</span></div></div></div>
What you'll do
- The Genomics Support Scientist will provide services to support virology research, including performing experimental tasks and maintaining laboratory resources. Responsibilities also include executing genomics research and assisting virology research staff as needed.
About Axle
Axle is a New York–based fintech transforming how securities are marketed and sold. We provide the real-time, connected infrastructure that links investment banks, investors, and issuers directly, replacing static, manual workflows with intelligent, data-driven distribution. Weʼre building the Amazon of Wall Street: the one-stop shop for the distribution of securities across capital markets. Weʼre a small, tight-knit team of 9 with an all-star founding group. At Axle, youʼll collaborate directly with the co-founders, who previously worked at Goldman Sachs, AWS, and Capital One. Axle is backed by top tier VCs and former leaders from JPM, GS, Citadel, among others.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Axle pay for a Genomics Support Scientist?
Axle offers a competitive compensation package for the Genomics Support Scientist role. The salary range is USD 70k - 80k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
What does a Genomics Support Scientist do at Axle?
As a Genomics Support Scientist at Axle, you will: the Genomics Support Scientist will provide services to support virology research, including performing experimental tasks and maintaining laboratory resources. Responsibilities also include executing genomics research and assisting virology research staff as needed..
Is the Genomics Support Scientist position at Axle remote?
The Genomics Support Scientist position at Axle is based in Frederick, Maryland, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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