Axle Informatics
Location
Rockville, MD | United States
Job description
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 Compound Management Scientist with expertise in compound management and automated liquid handling to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) on-site in Rockville, MD.
Benefits We Offer:
Responsibilities –
CoMa supports many NCATS scientists and their collaborators in their research by supplying and storing libraries of small molecules for high throughput screening and research. In addition, CoMa is developing capabilities for storing and supplying various biologics related libraries such as – proteins, antibodies, gRNA, and DNA encoded libraries (DEL). Primary responsibilities of the role include daily manual and automated preparation, tracking, shipping, and reformatting of an extensive inventory of small molecules including preparation of individual aliquots and dilution plates.
CoMa’s work is achieved using several automated liquid handlers, acoustic dispensers, and automated storage systems. As a result, the Compound Management Scientist will need to perform routine maintenance, calibration, and provide support for these instruments, in addition to their other duties. Excellent record keeping skills such as accurate daily records of the procedures conducted, writing reports of the findings, stating methods and procedures, including any modifications employed to specimens and materials involved, and results are critical to the role.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in laboratory automation, an excellent attitude for customer service, and most importantly, a willingness to learn and adapt. As NCATS has a multidisciplinary team of chemists, informatics scientists and biologists, it is essential that the candidate possesses excellent communications skills.
Qualifications -
Disclaimer: 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.
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 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.
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