Axle · 7 hours ago
Genomics Support Scientist
Frederick, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $80K/yr
3+ years expAxle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research and biomedical informatics. They are seeking a Genomics Support Scientist to provide services supporting virology research at the Integrated Research Facility-Frederick, focusing on genomics support, data analysis, and laboratory management.
BiotechnologyHealth CareInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Provide genomics support research services to support virology research, such as specialized technical skills focused on DNA/RNA extraction, purification, and analysis
Perform work with sequencing equipment and data analysis
Responsible for performing experimental tasks both within the biocontainment facility and in BSL-2 research laboratories
Maintain an accurate inventory of specimens, reagents, and supplies, and will also be responsible for laboratory inventory management, submitting purchase requests, managing laboratory resources and maintaining appropriate laboratory research documentation (notebooks)
Execute genomics and sequencing research as directed
Perform work on operating sequencing equipment including Illumina and Oxford Nanopore platforms
Perform work on genomics data analysis; bioinformatics
Maintain proper research documentation and data management
Maintain laboratory reagent and material inventories
Submit purchase requests
Assist with manuscript and report writing as requested
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a full 4-year course of study from an accredited college or university leading to a B.S. or higher degree that includes specialized training and research in molecular biology, virology or genomics
Previous laboratory research experience (>3 years preferred)
Provide genomics support research services to support virology research, such as specialized technical skills focused on DNA/RNA extraction, purification, and analysis
Perform work with sequencing equipment and data analysis
Responsible for performing experimental tasks both within the biocontainment facility and in BSL-2 research laboratories
Maintain an accurate inventory of specimens, reagents, and supplies, and will also be responsible for laboratory inventory management, submitting purchase requests, managing laboratory resources and maintaining appropriate laboratory research documentation (notebooks)
Execute genomics and sequencing research as directed
Perform work on operating sequencing equipment including Illumina and Oxford Nanopore platforms
Perform work on genomics data analysis; bioinformatics
Maintain proper research documentation and data management
Maintain laboratory reagent and material inventories
Submit purchase requests
Assist with manuscript and report writing as requested
Preferred
Previous laboratory research experience (>3 years preferred)
Genomics research experience preferred
Previous recent BSL-3 or BSL-4 experience preferred
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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