Biologist

(ID: 2024-6014)

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 Biologist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) 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)
  

Summary

Overall Position Summary and Objectives

The purpose of this position is to support research inside our laboratory including handling and training rhesus macaque monkeys, giving injections, cleaning up following aseptic surgery, organizing routine maintenance, preparing and carrying out MRI, CT scans on anesthetized monkeys, and actively participating in meetings.

Deliverables

• Clean Equipment - Daily
• Inspect Equipment - Weekly
• Meet with lab members to present updates - Weekly
• Monkeys will be able to perform trained activities. - Ad-Hoc
  
  

Work Details

• Coordinate all animal procedures, including PET scans, and MRIs. 1
• Operate and maintain sophisticated and innovative equipment to perform tests, analyses and other laboratory procedures. 2
• Prepare for, participate in, and clean up following aseptic surgery. 3
• Conducts / provides behavioral testing on non-human primates.
• Work with staff on the design of behavioral testing procedures for documenting the effects of a wide range of experimental manipulations.
• Conducts MRI structural scans.
• Handles and trains non-human primates.
• Teach the animal to respond to a variety of different visual stimuli using operant conditioning.
• Provides safe transportation of non-human primates.
• Act as liaison with other staff to ensure proper transfer of animals from housing facility to imaging equipment.
• Performs historical processing of non-human primate tissue.
• Prepares/sterilizes surgical equipment and instruments.
• Maintain laboratory areas, animal surgical areas and animal holding areas; maintain clean laboratory environment.
• Provides input into research protocol and performs surgical procedures on animals involved in research protocols.
• Coordinate and assist in all animal procedures and surgeries.
• Collects, maintains, and organizes MRI imaging data.
• Schedule and maintain an accurate research tracking system and database for all research activities, daily records of experiments and results, including research documentation.
• Performs health surveillance and assessment of non-human primates.
• Monitor and maintain physiological status of animal during imaging experiments.
• Provides training of new staff on the proper handling and testing of non-human primates.
• Train incoming laboratory members in procedures as appropriate.
• For the vendor to submit OHC proposal.
  
  

1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is lowest priority of those ranked

Minimum Education

Bachelor

Additional Qualifications

Certifications & Licenses

• A Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field
• A minimum of 3 years experience
  
  

Field of Study

• Biology
• Cognitive Science and Biopsychology Miscellaneous Biology
• Physiology
• Zoology
  
  

Software

• Proficient with MRI and CT scanning technology
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint experience
  
  

Skills

• Previous experience handling and training non-human primates
• Prior experience with aseptic surgery
• At least one year experience giving monkeys injections.
  
  

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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