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Axle Informatics 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 around the globe. 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).
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) Overview Axle is looking to add a driven, flexible, organized, and meticulous Bioinformatics Scientist to our dynamic team. The Contractor(s) shall provide services in support of the overall functions of the Virus Persistence and Dynamic Section (VPDS), Vaccine Research Center (VRC). Technical Requirements: Perform computational analysis of a range of high-dimensional datasets, including the following:
Short-read next-generation sequencing data, including Illumina data
Long-read next-generation sequencing data, including Pacific Biosciences and Oxford Nanopore data
Upstream analysis steps including sequence quality control and determination of initial processed sequencing
Downstream analysis steps including gene expression analysis and differential expression, single-cell analysis, T cell receptor sequence analysis, and virus sequence analysis
Develop new next-generation sequence (NGS) data analysis pipelines for existing projects and newly arising projects
Prepare NGS analysis results for presentation at lab meetings, scientific conferences, and publication
Prepare manuscripts describing novel research findings
Provide Mentorship and teaching of bioinformatics for lab trainees and other scientists at Vaccine Research Center
Maintain records of NGS experiments analyzed, facilitating re-analysis of previous experiments where necessary
Work with laboratory staff on experimental interpretation and design of new experiments
Provide statistical support/analysis on research data
Specific Qualifications: Ph.D. in bioinformatics or other biomedical research discipline is required
4 years of post-Ph.D. experience working on bioinformatics is required
Track record of 2 or more first-author research publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals
Track record of high-impact publications related to HIV and SARS-CoV-2
Extensive computational coding experience in Python and R
Experience analyzing and publishing data generated using Focused Interrogation of cells using Nucleic acid Detection and sequencing 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 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: ******** Disclaimer:The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individual's 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.
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
$100,000—$120,000 USD