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(ID: 2026-1836) 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 Bethesda, MD. Benefits We Offer: 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays 401K match up to 5% Educational Benefits for Career Growth Employee Referral Bonus Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare (FSA) Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK) Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP) Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN) Position Information: Support research in Alzheimer's and related dementias. This includes sample isolation, cell culture work, new protocol development, data analysis, writing Deliverables: Develop new protocols, complete experiments help analyze data - Monthly Meet with lab members to present updates - Bi-Weekly Statement of Work Details: Provide scientific and technical expertise to all visiting fellows, post-docs, and technicians. - 1 Train staff on the proper usage of equipment. - 2 Train staff in a wide variety of techniques used in the laboratory. - 3 Search existing literature for new and/or relevant techniques. - 4 Assist the lab staff in the creation and preparation of a variety of documents required by the lab's scientific activities. - 5 Provides interpretation of results, guidance, and scientific support to the management team. 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. Design and conduct experiments and studies requiring the application of a broad professional knowledge of scientific theories and principles. 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. Maintains laboratory equipment and the training of others in their use. Train staff on the proper usage of laboratory instruments and equipment. Calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot instruments and equipment in the laboratory. Operate, troubleshoot and train others to use laboratory equipment and software. Provide advice and assistance to users in designing experiments, using instrumentation, data acquisition and analysis, and preparing figures for publication. Assists in maintaining adequate space and facilities for ongoing and projected research studies. Manage scientific equipment and resources (e.g. reagents, stocks of frozen sells, animal samples) including acquisition, documentation and storage. Participate in the laboratory's review of future proposals for resource allocations. Evaluates, analyzes and interprets research data, communicates results and methods in reports, presentations, and manuscripts. Maintain a detailed and up-to-date electronic laboratory notebook detailing all experiments. Write technical reports and prepare manuscripts. Oversee project data quality; analyze and interpret project data. Conduct bioinformatics data analyses and statistical analyses; prepare data for abstracts and manuscripts. Coordinates with junior staff to modify research protocols. Work with staff to confirm assay results and evaluate new techniques and instruments; search literature; propose, design and test alternative assays for difficult screening targets; confirm assay results; develop secondary assays. Work with Principal Investigators in scheduling and prioritizing instrument usage. Coordinate with IT staff on all software issues specific to the chemistry group and on all computer problems. Suggest alternative or complementary approaches to experiments. Presents research at national scientific meetings and symposia. Prepare oral pre

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