Proteomics Technician Job Openings at Axle Informatics
Proteomics Technician Job Openings at Axle Informatics. Interested Candidates can check out the details below and Apply Online.
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).
Job Post: Proteomics Tecan Technician
Job ID: 2023-4597
Job Location: US-MD-Bethesda
Job Description
Axle is seeking a highly ambitious, adaptable, structured, and detail-oriented Proteomics Technician to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).
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)
Technical Requirements
- Performs proteomic abundance analysis using the SomaScan Assay.
- Performs routine maintenance, operation and troubleshooting of Tecan high-throughput robotic automation instrumentation (e.g. Tecan Fluent).
- Performs complicated multi-day experiments that utilize precious materials.
- Contributes to other aspects of lab operation with added emphasis on independent operation of instruments.
- Experience following scientific SOPs that require strict attention to detail to prevent costly mistakes.
- Good understanding of laboratory biosafety standards. Previous experience working with human plasma, serum, cerebrospinal fluid, urine, and other human sample types is a plus.
- Familiarity with Tecan Automated Liquid Handling Systems preferred.
- Experience with routine use of 12-channel pipettes for plate-based laboratory assays required.
- Experience operating and analyzing affinity-capture based proteomic assays (e.g. SomaScan Assay, Olink, Luminex, ELISA, etc.).
- Keeps detailed records of experimental procedures following standard operating protocols.
- Experience working in a laboratory that adheres to GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) is a plus.
- Experience communicating with high level scientists related to project planning, scientific capabilities, and technical input.
- Experience simultaneously managing and planning many projects through complicated multi-part queues while delivering timely and accurate results.
- Maintains familiarity with relevant platforms in the field of proteomics through the review of scientific literature, communication with vendors, and scientific networking.
- Ability to multi-task in a busy lab and to approach tasks and obstacles with a team-first mentality.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment with co-workers, expertise ranging from novice to expert.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in molecular biology, biochemistry, or related field.
- Minimum of four (4) years of bench-based laboratory work experience.
