Scientist

Axle
Rockville, MD

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with a background in chemical engineering and experience in biophysical characterization working in a biomedical research setting.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with chemical engineering expertise and experience in biophysical characterization
    — “A B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.”
  • Individuals who can work in a collaborative team environment under senior guidance
    — “Execute formulation and stability studies within a project development team under guidance of the team leader.”
  • Candidates comfortable with routine maintenance and troubleshooting of lab instruments
    — “Maintains external service and execute routine maintenance and troubleshooting for one or more pieces of laboratory instrumentation.”

Things to consider

  • There is no mention of remote work flexibility, suggesting in-person presence may be expected.
    — “supporting the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) located in Gaithersburg, MD.”
  • Salary range is fixed, and compensation may vary based on experience and qualifications.
    — “Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with protein/vaccine formulation and stability studies in your resume.
    — “Execute formulation and stability studies within a project development team.”
  • Demonstrate proficiency in using GraphPad Prism and Sigmaplot in your application materials.
    — “Software: GraphPad Prism, Sigmaplot, MS Project.”
  • Emphasize your ability to write and document technical reports and protocols.
    — “Prepare technical reports and protocols documenting formulation, stability, and method development studies.”
  • Showcase experience with bioanalytical method development and assay coordination.
    — “Coordinate and execute assay development studies for vaccine and biotherapeutic characterization.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • execute formulation and stability studies
  • coordinate and execute assay development studies
Typical background
biomedical sciencechemical engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Stability Studies And AnalysisProtein/vaccine FormulationBiophysical CharacterizationBioanalytical Method DevelopmentTechnical Report Writing

Preferred

AI Applications In Biotechnology

Stack & domain

Graphpad PrismSigmaplotMS ProjectStability Studies And AnalysisProtein/vaccine FormulationBiophysical CharacterizationBioanalytical Method DevelopmentTechnical Report Writing And Documentation

About the role

Original posting from Axle via Greenhouse

(ID: 2026-4001)

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 of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) located in Gaithersburg, 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:

Recompete of PSTSS TO 918

Additional Qualifications:

Certifications & Licenses

A B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Field of Study

Chemical Engineering

Software

GraphPad Prism

Sigmaplot

MS Project

Skills

Stability Studies and Analysis

Protein/Vaccine Formulation

Biophysical Characterization

Bioanalytical Method Development

Technical Report Writing and Documentation

Deliverables:

Provide reports - Ad-Hoc

Statement of Work Details:

Execute formulation and stability studies within a project development team under guidance of the team leader. - 1

Coordinate and execute assay development studies for vaccine and biotherapeutic characterization under the guidance of senior personnel. - 2

Maintain external service and execute routine maintenance and troubleshooting for one or more pieces of laboratory instrumentation. - 3

Maintains and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation, oversees external service support, and ensures operational readiness of equipment used in formulation, stability, and analytical studies. - 4

Additional duties as needed to support VRC and VPP mission objectives. - 5

Supports the planning and execution of research experiments in the context of the laboratory's overall research program.

Supports laboratory staff on research projects and techniques.

Maintains laboratory equipment and the training of others in their use.

Assists in maintaining adequate space and facilities for ongoing and projected research studies.

Submit and gain approval of laboratory animal study protocols.

Evaluates, analyzes and interprets research data, communicates results and methods in reports, presentations, and manuscripts.

Prepare technical reports and protocols documenting formulation, stability, and method development studies, which may include including drafting, editing, and verification of data.

Contribute to professional manuscripts based on results of formulation, stability, and method development studies, as needed.

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.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: careers@axleinfo.com

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.

Salary Range$85,000—$95,000 USD

Source: Axle careers (Greenhouse)

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