Axle · 1 day ago
Animal Biologist
Rockville, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$40K/yr - $50K/yr
3+ years expAxle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications. They are looking for a meticulous Animal Biologist to support the Vaccine Research Center's functions, focusing on malaria vaccine research and pathology. The role involves overseeing studies, educating staff, performing laboratory procedures, and maintaining accurate documentation.
BiotechnologyHealth CareInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Assist Veterinarian in malaria vaccine and pathology research
Oversee the design and implementation of malaria antibody and vaccine studies in mice
Help educate new staff for in vivo experiments in mice
Make detailed observations about experiments
Maintain clear and accurate documentation
Assist in the preparation of technical reports, summaries, and protocols
Perform specialized laboratory procedures: histology techniques, blood smear preparation, flow cytometry, malaria parasite quantification, in vivo mouse imaging with IVIS Spectrum system, digital image processing with Spectrum software
Provide prescribed treatments, animal surveillance, and environmental enrichment
Communicate all animal health abnormalities with Animal Program Director and scientific staff
Read and understand the VRC Animal Study Protocols
Perform or assist PI’s with a variety of technical procedures
Assist in the scheduling of technical requests
Perform injections via intravenous, subcutaneous, intraperitoneal, intradermal, and/or intramuscular route
Collect blood samples, harvest tissue or organs using aseptic techniques, cell counts, peritoneal lavages, skin punch biopsies, and splenectomies, animal identification using ear punches or ear tags
Perform in vitro malaria functional assays
Maintain mouse colonies, breeding, and weaning of offspring
Perform and monitor mouse sedation
Maintain Anopheles mosquito colonies
Infect Anopheles mosquitos with transgenic malaria pathogens
Dissect malaria parasites from mosquito salivary glands
Perform inoculations with malaria sporozoites for challenge studies
Perform malaria natural transmission studies
Prepare and submit animal health records
Maintain breeder log, and keep PI’s updated on colony status
Collect and organize data for research projects by maintaining database
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in biology, Life Sciences or a related discipline. Two (2) years of specialized experience plus a BA/BS degree is equivalent to a Master's degree
Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a laboratory environment
Demonstrates expertise in performing biological research
Demonstrates knowledge in managing and disposing of hazardous waste
All support positions required a minimum of a BS degree; some require a MS, MD, or Ph.D
Benefits
100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
Employee Referral Bonus
401K Match
Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
Flexible Spending Accounts:
Healthcare (FSA)
Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)
Company
Axle
At Axle, we are driven by the mission to accelerate discovery and enhance organizational outcomes by revolutionizing operations with our innovative solutions.
501-1000 employees
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