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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).\nAxle is seeking a Scientist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) located in Gaithersburg, MD.\nBenefits We Offer:\n100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees\nPaid Time Off and Paid Holidays\n401K match up to 5%\nEducational Benefits for Career Growth\nEmployee Referral Bonus\nFlexible Spending Accounts:Healthcare (FSA)\nParking Reimbursement Account (PRK)\nDependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)\nTransportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)\n\nPosition Information:\nRecompete of PSTSS TO 918\nAdditional Qualifications:\nCertifications & Licenses\nA B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.\n\nField of Study\nChemical Engineering\n\nSoftware\nGraphPad Prism\n\nSigmaplot\n\nMS Project\n\nSkills\nStability Studies and Analysis\n\nProtein/Vaccine Formulation\n\nBiophysical Characterization\n\nBioanalytical Method Development\n\nTechnical Report Writing and Documentation\n\nDeliverables:\nProvide reports - Ad-Hoc\n\nStatement of Work Details:\nExecute formulation and stability studies within a project development team under guidance of the team leader. - 1\n\nCoordinate and execute assay development studies for vaccine and biotherapeutic characterization under the guidance of senior personnel. - 2\n\nMaintain external service and execute routine maintenance and troubleshooting for one or more pieces of laboratory instrumentation. - 3\n\nMaintains and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation, oversees external service support, and ensures operational readiness of equipment used in formulation, stability, and analytical studies. - 4\n\nAdditional duties as needed to support VRC and VPP mission objectives. - 5\n\nSupports the planning and execution of research experiments in the context of the laboratory's overall research program.\n\nSupports laboratory staff on research projects and techniques.\n\nMaintains laboratory equipment and the training of others in their use.\n\nAssists in maintaining adequate space and facilities for ongoing and projected research studies.\n\nSubmit and gain approval of laboratory animal study protocols.\n\nEvaluates, analyzes and interprets research data, communicates results and methods in reports, presentations, and manuscripts.\n\nPrepare technical reports and protocols documenting formulation, stability, and method development studies, which may include including drafting, editing, and verification of data.\n\nContribute to professional manuscripts based on results of formulation, stability, and method development studies, as needed.\n\nDisclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals 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.\nThe 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 on 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.\nAccessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: \nThis role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. 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