Overview

Responsibilities

• Support highly collaborative SARS-CoV-2 research in a high-containment research environment.
• Perform a wide variety of complex experimental procedures involving sterile cell culture techniques such as passaging, cryopreservation, maintenance, etc. of eukaryotic primary and established cell lines.
• Maintain general lab upkeep, such as updating biospecimen repository databases for clinical specimens or lab derived samples, maintain sample transfer and removal logs, maintain records for BSL-3 for SVC users.
• Perform lab research work in BSL-3 laboratory, able to complete necessary training and testing for BSL-3 laboratory clearance.
• Keep update-to-date and must follow protocols in the production of laboratory reagents.
• Perform standard virological techniques that include virus enumeration (plaque and TCID50 assays) viral stock preparation, virus concentration and purification, scale-up, and characterization.
• Maintain detailed records of experiments, analyze data and present, oral or written results to others at NIH or for publication.
• Assist with ordering scientific reagents and equipment, including obtaining price quotes, tracking orders, inventory of materials, and restocking the laboratory.
• Maintain a safe workplace: must be aware of and adheres to appropriate safety and occupational health rules and regulation.
• Work as a team with well-developed written and oral communication skills.
• Assist and support mammalian tissue culture and laboratory organization and operations with the ability to work in a BSL-3.

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 3 years’ experience or a Master’s Degree. For candidates with a Master’s Degree, a thesis is preferred.
• Documentation of BSL3 or BSL4 experience and training is required for all candidates
• Strict adherance to all safety requirements and protocols in a high containment BSL-3 laboratory environment.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment including a PAPR.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
• Must be able to receive required vaccinations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Capacity to obtain and maintain a NIH Tier 3 elevated security clearance required for work in high containment laboratories and maintain fof standing in the NIH Biosurety program.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours when experimental needs require it.
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision premium 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)

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.