Axle
Biologist
Rockville, MD · Contract
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About the role
- Axle is looking to add a driven, flexible, organized, and meticulous Biologist to our dynamic team.
Responsibilities
- The Contractor(s) shall provide services in support of the overall functions of the Laboratory of Malaria and Vector Research (LMVR), Division of Intramural Research (DIR).
- 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.
Requirements
- Handle biological materials, infectious agents, biological waste and other tasks as required.
- Demonstrates knowledge of maintaining accurate and detailed records.
- Demonstrates knowledge of proper laboratory disposal methods and safety procedures.
- Demonstrates experience in the rearing and maintenance of colonies of genetically modified Anopheline mosquitoes.
- Demonstrates experience working in a laboratory environment at a BSL2 level.
- Demonstrates technical experience in experiments designed to manipulate mosquito genetics.
- Demonstrates experience in implementing standard operating procedures for biosafety and containment of an insectary facility.
Skills
- Responsible for the implementation of protocols and physical barriers to ensure the containment of mosquitoes at TW3-IF.
- Conduct regular taxonomic identification of mosquitoes to prevent cross-contamination between different species reared at TW3-IF.
- Assist with the experimental infection of mosquitoes with murine malaria parasites.
- Oversee the biosafety component of mosquito colony maintenance.
- Prepare various media, stock supplies, and other reagents for laboratory use.
- Ensure sufficient quantities of selected species and strains of Anopheles mosquitoes are available each week for experimental purposes.
- Discuss data and consult with external investigators as requested by the Federal Task Leader.
- Calibrate and operate various laboratory instruments.
- Specific Qualifications:
- B.A. or B.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 five (5) years of experience in biology or a related field.
Benefits
- 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
- Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Flexible Spending Accounts:
- Healthcare (FSA)
- Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
- Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)
- We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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