About Us:
Axle Informatics is a leading scientific research and information technology company dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and innovation. We providecutting-edge solutions and support to research organizations, government agencies, and healthcare institutions. As part of our strategic growth plan, we are seeking a talented and motivated Business Development Analyst to join our team.
Position Overview:
As a Business Development Analyst at Axle Informatics, you will play a pivotal role in identifying, researching, and pursuing federal business opportunities within the scientific, healthcare, and technology sectors. You will collaborate closely with business unit leaders, leverage tools like GovWin, and conduct competitor and partner research to drive the expansion of our federal contracting business. This position offers an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong analytical mindset and a passion for business development in the federal sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct in-depth research on federal government contracting opportunities, including solicitations, requests for proposals (RFPs), and requests for information (RFIs) within the scientific, healthcare, and technology domains.
- Utilize GovWin, GSA eBuy, SAM.gov, and other industry-specific databases to identify potential opportunities.
- Stay abreast of government procurement trends, policies, and regulations relevant to our industry.
- Manage and maintain a pipeline of federal opportunities, ensuring timely responses to deadlines and submissions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather the necessary information for proposal development.
- Assist in the preparation and submission of proposals, including compliance checks and document management.
- Conduct competitive analysis to identify key players in the federal contracting space within the scientific, healthcare, and technology sectors.
- Analyze competitor strengths and weaknesses to develop strategies for securing contracts.
- Research potential strategic partners, subcontractors, and teaming opportunities to enhance our competitiveness.
- Develop and nurture relationships with potential partners within our industry.
- Work closely with business unit leaders to understand their strategic objectives.
- Collaborate with business units to align business development efforts with the organization's overarching goals.
- Identify new market segments and business opportunities in line with Axle Informatics' vision.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of federal opportunities, proposals, and market research.
- Generate reports and provide insights to senior management regarding business development efforts and outcomes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 1-3 years experiencepreferred
- Previous experience in federal business development or related roles within the scientific or healthcare sectors is a plus.
- Familiarity with federal procurement regulations and procedures is a plus.
- Proficiency in using federal market intelligence tools.
- Strong analytical, research, and data analysis skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software.
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).
Axle is seeking a Clinical Informatics Applications Specialist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) located in Rockville, MD.
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)
Overall Position Summary and Objectives
Under this task order, the contractor will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through performance of support services.
Deliverables:
- Work products and documents related to quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) activities on data from CTOS, RMR and HSS. - Ad-Hoc
- Work products and documents related to performing NIMH data management. - Ad-Hoc
- Work products and documents related to providing ongoing technical advice and education to facilitate the monitoring of progress in clinical trials. - Ad-Hoc
- Work products and documents related to interpreting and providing advice and education on clinical research informatics. - Ad-Hoc
- Work products and guidance documents providing training and education related to supported technology platforms, including RMR, HSS, CTOS, and as well as OCR forms in BPLogix to NIMH staff and external users. - Ad-Hoc
- Work products and documents related to NIMH reports and presentations on enrollment and retention, inclusion, and clinical trial management and oversight, and is the institute lead on the preparation of the triannual inclusion report and presentation to Council. - Ad-Hoc
Work Details:
- Participates in the development and administration of informatics and database applications that support clinical research programs and operations. 1
- Participates in the development and revision of institute standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to inclusion, monitoring and reporting, and providing educational training to institute staff on this subject matter area. 2
- Utilizes communication and customer service skills to support users and to problem-solve technology. Conducts quality assurance/quality control activities on data and reviews and resolves data queries as needed. 3
- Supports clinical staff develop, implement and maintain clinical research data files and materials.
- Functions as a technical resource for the NIH Human Subject System (HSS) module of eRA Federal grants management systems and ClinicalTrials.gov, and stays abreast about system updates in HSS
- Develops presentations and guidance documents and provides training and education related to supported technology platforms.
- Contributes to the development and preparation of the triannual inclusion report.
- Collects research data and prepares information for inputs and analysis.
- Supports the development of forms and questionnaires.
- Supports the collection of data from patient charts, medical records, interviews, questionnaires, and diagnostic tests.
- Monitors subject's progress and reports adverse events.
- Supports assembly, development and review of new research projects.
- Supports the creation and management of clinical websites and web-based tools.
- Organizes and performs clinical research, utilizing internet and other available clinical resources.
- Provides assistance to staff in the collection, development and quality control of essential clinical research efforts.
- Supports clinical staff develop, implement and maintain clinical research data files and materials.
- Develops and facilitates training to new research coordinators and mentors researchers in Good Clinical Practices.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is lowest priority of those ranked
Minimum Education
Bachelor's
Additional Qualifications:
Certifications & Licenses
- Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree with major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position.
Field of Study
- Community and Public Health
Software
- Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Skills
- At least one (1) year of qualifying experience developing and administering informatics and database applications to support clinical research programs and operations.
- Knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to the development of clinical informatics applications.
- Skill in scientific writing and the ability to distill and provide concise summaries of a broad spectrum of clinical informatics issues.
- Strong communications skills, both oral and written.
- Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.
- Keeping abreast of current relevant literature.
Disclaimer:The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals 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.
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 on 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: careers@axleinfo.com
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).
Axle is seeking a Scientific Training Program Analyst to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) located in Bethesda, MD.
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)
Overall Position Summary and Objectives
Under this task order, the contractor will provide services to assist with and contribute to the mission and operational objectives of the National Institute of General Medical Sciences. The primary objective of this task order is to provide such services and deliverables through the performance of divisional analytical support services.
Deliverables:
- Work products and documents related to TWD program structure, implementation, goals, and intended impacts. - Ad-Hoc
- Work products and documents related to monitoring the progress of TWD programs in achieving immediate, intermediate, and/or long-term goals. - Ad-Hoc
- Work products and documents related to analytic support of day-to-day functions; information in support of policy and priority setting, progress updates on evaluations. - Ad-Hoc
- Work products and documents related to developing and facilitating reporting needs unique to the organization; or work products related to the conduct of research, preparation of statistical reports, and management of information requests related to data and analysis. - Ad-Hoc
- Work products and documents related to developing reports and procedures, searching records and files, developing background materials and precedent references, and/or gathering and analyzing data to respond to data requests from multiple sources. - Ad-Hoc
- Work products and documents related to the analysis and evaluation of NIGMS programs, including analyses, evaluations, and visualizations of various data. - Ad-Hoc
- Work products and documents related to obtaining information and data, reviewing and summarizing materials and data, conducting data entry and secure file maintenance, and editing and/or preparing text, data and charts. - Ad-Hoc
Work Details:
- Become familiar with the multiple career stages of biomedical research training and career development programs, including the structure, implementation, goals and intended impacts of various programs. 1
- Contribute to analyses of NIGMS discretionary grant programs, including analysis of applications and grants made to NIGMS, studying and quantifying the outputs of research grants such as through publications and citations, and tracking follow-on activity subsequent to initial funding. 2
- Engage with DIMA and other NIGMS staff to conduct outcomes evaluations of NIGMS programs including those managed by TWD. This task may include items such as characterizing grantee institutions, determining career and grant outcomes for individuals participating in various programs, or conducting qualitative analysis of program activities and outcomes of interest. 3
- Work with members of the NIGMS Division of Training, Workforce Development, and Diversity (TWD) to increase understanding of TWD initiatives, programs, and policies that relate to training and development of a strong and diverse biomedical research workforce. 4
- Prepare statistical reports, respond to information requests related to data and analysis; develop periodic and special reports and procedures; search records and files, background materials and precedent references to strengthen programmatic operations, reach, and impact. 5
- Researches and evaluates the operation of the organization's scientific programs.
- Review and proofread programmatic documents describing scientific and management issues and policies related to their designated program.
- Review multiple NIH reports (e.g. Research Performance Progress Reports) to evaluate progress towards the achievement of TWD program goals and objectives; review may include, but is not limited to, gathering data from report text and data tables to gauge grantee progress toward intermediate and long-term goals such as providing training activities and career outcomes for supported trainees.
- Document and catalogue any missing, unclear, incorrect, etc. information and/or supporting documentation.
- Researches, interprets and summarizes background materials from a variety of scientific sources.
- Compiles data and creates and prepares graphs, slides and presentations.
- Develop, facilitate, and/or complete various reporting needs unique to the organization; utilize a wide range of computer-based software, in particular Excel and NIH IMPACII databases, in the completion of assigned tasks.
- Create interactive visualizations of TWD and NIGMS-related data to provide NIGMS and NIH staff actionable data to inform decisions on grant programs.
- Work with staff on gathering and analyzing data to respond to data requests related to TWD programs that come from Congress, NIGMS and NIH leadership (e.g., the Chief Officer of Scientific Workforce Diversity, the Deputy Director, and the Director of NIH) as well as internal and external expert committees, such as the Committee to the NIH Director (ACD) Working Group on Diversity or the NIH Training Committee (TAC).
- Performs logistical planning of various scientific meetings, lectures, workshops.
- Plans, organizes and participates at a senior level in technical meetings and consultations.
- Provide technical and analytic support to divisional staff during the execution of day-to-day functions in the planning and implementation of various programs, including provision of data and information to better inform policies and priorities, analyzing program outcomes, and providing status updates on evaluations.
- Reviews and evaluates the performance of the organization.
- Analyzes existing scientific programs and makes recommendations for improvement.
- Analyze program activities, via internal systems and/or NIH systems, to identify issues and develop recommendations for improvement.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is lowest priority of those ranked
Minimum Education
Master's
Additional Qualifications:
Field of Study
- Biochemical Sciences
- Biology
- Cognitive Science and Biopsychology
- Genetics
- Microbiology
- Miscellaneous Biology
- Molecular Biology
- Neuroscience
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
- Chemistry
- Multi-Disciplinary or General Science
- Physical Sciences
Software
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Word
Skills
- Writing
- Training, Recruitment and retention
- Portfolio analysis
- Data collection
- Data analysis
Disclaimer:The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals 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.
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 on 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: careers@axleinfo.com
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).
Overview
Axle is seeking a highly ambitious, adaptable, structured, and detail-oriented Scientific Program Analyst to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Division of Extramural Activities (DEA), Scientific Review Program (SRP), Immunology Review Branch (IRB).
Responsibilities
- Identify all personnel participating on a grant application/contract proposal and documenting their scientific and administrative roles to enable the SRO to manage scientific conflict of interest.
- Create, collate, and organize scientific expertise datasets on peer reviewers for review assignment actions by the SRO.
- Conduct similarity searches in the Information for Management, Planning, Analysis, and Coordination (IMPAC) II system to develop a preliminary list of potential subject matter experts for a given scientific area to serve on a peer review panel for consideration by the SRO.
- Update the Research Initiative Management System (RIMS).
- Coordinate the completion of pre-review and post-review conflict of interest certifications of NIH staff in attendance at a peer review meeting.
- Assist SRO in the conduct of the reviewer meeting, by documenting the outcome of peer review meetings and disseminates results to NIH stakeholders and grant applicants within one business day after the completion of a peer review meeting.
- Compile key meeting documents for archival purposes to maintain compliance with the NIH and Review Program’s peer review meeting document archival policy.
- Develop critique template/Technical Evaluation Score Sheet (TESS) for use by the NIH peer review panel members to develop written scientific and technical evaluations for assigned grant applications/contract proposals.
- Download, process, and verify data from grant applications/contract proposals into a peer review data analysis and management system (Scientific Review Data Management System [SRDMS], Reviewer Recruitment Module, or equivalent).
- Compile scientific peer review meeting roster, verify for accuracy, take corrective actions where necessary, and disseminate this information to IC stakeholders (Program Staff, DEA, Budget Office, IC-OD etc.) by timely issuance of memoranda on behalf of the SRO.
- On behalf of the SRO, coordinate contractual agreements for meeting space, sleeping rooms, and audio-video facilities for off-site, face-to-face peer review meetings.
- Ensure compliance with the travel expenses reimbursement policies for federal employees serving on a scientific peer review panel and serve as a point-of-contact to troubleshoot travel plans and reimbursement of allowable peer review meeting expenses for panel members.
- Develop a report for honoraria payments to the NIH peer review panel members for approval by the SRO.
- Analyze administrative data from applications/proposals.
- Identify and develop a thorough understanding of the critical administrative elements of the assigned FOA such as page limits, budget caps, mandatory elements, special attachments, period of performance, letters of support, renewal and resubmission permissions, etc. for the submission of a grant application/contract proposal.
- Review grant applications/contract proposals for adherence to the critical requirements listed in the FOA and applicable NIH peer review policies on page limits, biosketch format, font and spacing requirements, cover letter, appendix material, etc.
- Identify administrative non-compliant grant applications/contract proposals, develop documentation for action on these grant applications/contract proposals and presents findings to the SRO for further action.
- Coordinate activities for the return of non-compliant grant applications with IC Referral staff.
- Identify grant applications/contract proposals for which Letters of Intent were received by the NIH and collect data on grant applications/contract proposals that are being submitted without a prior Letter of Intent.
- Monitor the status of grant application/contract proposal processing and receipt by the IC Review Program.
- Provide administrative support to the branch as needed
Experience Required / Requirements
- The position requires a relevant biomedical degree, preferably a MS, or BS with a few years of experience in a lab, medical setting, or scientific administration. The more relevant degrees include medical technology, biomedical health sciences, translational microbiology, immunology, biotechnology, etc.
- If the candidate has a BS in Biology, s/he should demonstrate they have taken relevant coursework such as microbiology, immunology, parasitology, virology, and/or genetics to be considered qualified for the position.
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff.
- Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects
Benefits
- 100% Medical, Dental & Vision premium 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)
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:
careers@axleinfo.com
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
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).
Axle is seeking a Scientific Program Analyst to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) located in Rockville, MD.
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)
Overall Position Summary and Objectives
The purpose of this position is to provide scientific support in planning, coordination, evaluation and communication of research in neuroscience and to conceive, design and perform detailed analysis of scientific and/or administrative factors affecting research programs.
Deliverables:
- Work tasks delivered accurately and on time. - Ad-Hoc
Work Details:
- Track action items and tasks, provide deadline reminders to Program staff; maintain spreadsheets of relevant information. 1
- Liaise across groups to facilitate development of improved communication and shared processes. 2
- Prepare spreadsheets summarizing research efforts by grant mechanism and/or scientific topic. 3
- Researches and evaluates the operation of the organization's scientific programs.
- Request information from and provide responses to principal investigators program staff and others on scientific and programmatic issues.
- Work with staff on existing projects and/or the development, initiation and execution of new project initiatives.
- Work with staff on the concept development, planning, execution and support of all project-related activities.
- Organize and maintain project documentation and communications; track project progress using project management tools.
- Review and proofread programmatic documents describing scientific and management issues and policies related to their designated program.
- Prepare clear documents
- Researches, interprets and summarizes background materials from a variety of scientific sources.
- Conduct literature searches in PubMed, Web of Science and other information sources; manage references using bibliographic software.
- Conduct search for material for a specific programmatic need, using a database to search for material in many cases.
- Organize and analyze reports in a scientific area as assigned.
- Read, interpret, analyze and condense material from a variety of sources for presentation.
- Create scientific search criteria for locating scientific, program and related information on the internet and other means, including literature and database searches.
- Compiles data and creates and prepares graphs, slides and presentations.
- Analyze and develop presentations consisting of data from progress reports to be used by Program staff and at meetings in the overall analysis of Program progress.
- Prepare presentation materials such as handouts, meeting materials, slide presentations, and
- background/supplemental documents, spreadsheets, charts and graphs for conferences, committee, .meetings, workshops and group updates.
- Prepare scientific and programmatic presentation materials such as tables, graphs, slides, abstracts, posters and
- overheads by assimilating and mastering the scientific data and programmatic con-text for use at presentations and meetings.
- Conduct searches for material for a specific programmatic need and/or presentation; use a database to search for material as necessary.
- Organize existing slides/presentations/talking points into a functional database/library.
- Design, develop and maintain databases, Listservs, spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations and other computer applications.
- Collect, read, interpret, analyze and condense material from a variety of sources and prepare reports of data analysis for presentation.
- Performs logistical planning of various scientific meetings, lectures, workshops.
- Attend meetings, training and conferences in support of program initiatives.
- Develop a template for reporting meeting minutes to Program staff.
- Perform logistical planning for various scientific meetings, conference calls, symposia, lectures, workshops and special projects.
- Identify, assess, draft, edit, revise and assemble necessary background materials.
- Work with staff to identify key issues and track action items and tasks, providing deadline reminders to Program staff and update and maintain spreadsheets of relevant information.
- Represent the Program at local and national meetings; deliver presentations and posters; disseminate details of the
- Program and collect information of value to the Program goals.
- Draft, review and proofread programmatic documents, such as conference agendas, meeting agendas, letters to presenters, participant lists, handouts, emails, thank you letters and reports.
- Plans, organizes and participates at a senior level in technical meetings and consultations.
- Work with staff to coordinate and plan scientific meetings, including communications with distinguished lecturers, invited guests and participants, registration and meeting logistics.
- Prepare and give formal presentations for division leadership and other interest groups.
- Give regular progress reports to sponsor and stakeholders.
- Coordinate with strategic project leaders on the logistics annual in-person Committee meetings, monthly teleconferences or videoconferences, and additional teleconferences, videoconferences or electronic reviews to address key issues.
- Maintain ongoing, proactive communication with key personnel throughout the initiative; gather, provide and exchange information with Network investigators, their staff and other relevant individuals.
- Reviews and evaluates the performance of the organization.
- Organize and coordinate program activities; manage agendas, meetings, background materials and minutes.
- Provide project management support for large and/or complex projects with internal and external stakeholders and other project participants.
- Ensure that all aspects of the programs are tracked and reported, key milestones and deliverables dates are known and adhered to, and that all individuals and partners involved are kept appraised of progress of integrated tasks and next steps.
- Work with the Director of Strategic Initiatives on the development of strategic plans, initiatives, solicitations and consultation activities.
- Draft funding plans; develop milestones and budgets for current and potential projects; and for transitioning projects through different phases and stages.
- Analyzes existing scientific programs and makes recommendations for improvement.
- Analyze and develop presentations consisting of data from grantee progress reports to be used by Program staff and at grantee meetings in the overall analysis of Program progress.
- Conduct project close out reviews to reflect on current processes and identify areas for improvement.
- Work with staff to assist and conduct management and administrative analysis; evaluate procedures, policies, processes and systems for the purpose of improving efficiency.
- Develop a plan to improve the outreach, education, and interaction strategies of the Branch.
- Lead efforts to improve the Branch website so that it can better meet the use and the goals of the communications plan.
- Research and assemble outlines of new milestone proposals for evaluation by staff.
- Analyze program activities, via internal systems and/or NIH systems, to identify issues and develop recommendations for improvement.
- Define problems; analyze alternatives; recommend solutions to complete problems affecting the conduct of research programs.
- Develops and prepares various scientific reports.
- Organize, analyze, and write project reports, scientific papers and present reports in scientific areas, based on results and findings.
- Complete progress reports that detail project status and flag potential issues.
- Prepare complete technical reports, formal progress reports, monthly status reports and special technical correspondence and memos.
- Organize and maintain a repository of resources, including minutes, reports, spreadsheets and web pages related to the program.
- Obtain information and data; review and summarize materials and data; gather and coordinate information for review; conduct data entry and file maintenance; edit and/or prepare text, data and charts.
- Search scientific, program and related information on the Web and other means; perform literature and database searches.
- Develop periodic and special reports; search records and files, the Internet, background materials and precedent references.
- Track project progress and provide regular reports.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is lowest priority of those ranked
Minimum Education
Master's
Additional Qualifications:
Certifications & Licenses
- Master's Degree in relevant scientific field
Field of Study
- Neuroscience
- Pharmacology
- Molecular Biology
Software
- Adobe Acrobat
- PowerPoint
- SharePoint
- Excel
- Word
Skills
- Writing
- Reports
- Agendas
- Communication skills with all levels of staff- both written and oral
Disclaimer:The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals 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.
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 on 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: careers@axleinfo.com
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).
Axle is seeking a Senior Analyst to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Cancer Institute (NCI) located in Rockville, MD.
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)
Overall Position Summary and Objectives
Under this task order, the contractor will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Cancer Institute, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics. The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through performance of support services.
Deliverables:
- Work products and documents related to programming code implementing literate programming practices - Ad-Hoc
- Work products and documents related to preparation of presentations, reports, and manuscript writing as needed - Ad-Hoc
- Work products and documents related to review of programming code - Ad-Hoc
- Work products and documents related to evaluation of data quality. - Ad-Hoc
- Work products and documents related to internal information flow within the Division on the study progress - Ad-Hoc
- Communications related to collaborating with study staff - Ad-Hoc
Work Details:
- Build automated pipelines for analyses and reporting, sharing out code through GitHub or notebooks like Juypter and Observable and connecting code to data in a secured, governed way 1
- Perform data analysis, including model building analysis, assessing trends, determining correlations, testing for heterogeneity, and compiling and communicating results to investigators to participate in the interpretation of results and planning of further analyses. 2
- Perform statistical analysis using novel methods and algorithms. 3
- Ensure that all data products (dynamic reports, tables, and graphics) are reproducible from the original source data by maintaining clear, commented, and consistent code and organization of files and folders. 4
- Support pre-and post-doctoral fellows with various web programs and graphing programs and provide technical assistance to team members. 5
- Performs experimental investigations and similar research projects utilizing extensive applications of mathematical and statistical methodologies.
- Assist researchers with the planning, implementing, and analysis of research projects.
- Provide statistical advice and consultation to the investigators in study design, data management, choice and application of statistical methods, data analysis, and interpretation of statistical results.
- Carry out statistical analyses on issues via descriptive analyses, causal inference, predictive modeling, and other univariate and bivariate and multivariate analytic methods.
- Develops original computer code and programs for the application of new mathematical and statistical theories for the solution of proposed problems related to various scientific studies.
- Perform data programming, analysis and presentation by preparing charts, tables and graphs using software such as R, SAS and STATA.
- Create interim dynamic reports that weave together text, code, output, tables and graphics and document all procedures and code used for data cleaning and analysis.
- Perform qualitative analysis of free-text responses, including codebook development, qualitative coding, and analysis using computer assisted qualitative data analysis software.
- Develop and systematically apply data classification schemes and process and combine data sets for analysis from diverse sources.
- Utilizes statistical software packages to manage, maintain and analyze large, complex statistical databases.
- Present data by preparing charts, tables, and graphs, using software that can be used for scientific monographs, book chapters, and professional presentations (including poster and oral presentations).
- Research methods in data analysis, revise study forms, graphically display analytic results, collaborate in writing or editing drafts of manuscripts for publication.
- Provide a cross-tabulation, descriptive analysis using standard statistical procedures, rate standardization, stratification of data, and model building.
- Recommend appropriate statistical techniques for analysis of research data and prepare statistical reports, analyze data, and use statistical software packages and programs such as SAS and R.
- Implement and validate cutting-edge algorithms and new statistical methodologies to analyze diverse sources of data to answer research questions.
- Enters and verifies data fields and data dictionaries.
- Transfer data between software, dataset creation (merge and concatenation), data cleaning (identify and correct data entry errors and missing values) and data transformation (create and categorize variables and impute data).
- Check and confirm the accuracy of calculations conducted by collaborating programmers, analysts, and presenters to guard against mistakes in design, conduct, or presentation of risk estimates.
- Collect and refine new data and refine existing data sources.
- Create data entry applications to improve data collection and management.
- Enhance data collection strategy and procedures for primary and secondary data sources, including recovered data sources such as scans and microfilms of paper archives.
- Collects and analyzes mathematical data and performs descriptive and missing data analyses.
- Perform data analysis of data sets involving statistical procedures varying in complexity from simple bivariate tests to advanced regression methods for longitudinal data analysis and time-to-event analysis; determine correlations between variables.
- Perform data analysis including cross-tabulation, descriptive analysis using standard statistical procedures, as well as model building (logistic regression, conditional logistic regression).
- Assist staff in conducting evaluations and analyses of programs using appropriate methods and tools and perform data management and carry out statistical analysis for assigned research projects.
- Process and analyze data using blind-source separation techniques.
- Organize, manage and design data files and plans for associated statistical analysis.
- Tracks and documents all modifications, errors and changes to all databases and decisions.
- Complete technical writing including co-authoring of articles for journal submission and writing of professional services agreements and statements of work.
- Research and review literature to retrieve targeted clinical or scientific information from publicly available resources.
- Transfer data between software and create datasets (merge and/or concatenation), data cleaning (identify and correct data entry errors and missing values) and data transformation (create and categorize variables and impute data).
- Review literature and create bibliographies, research methods in data analysis, revise study forms, graphically display analytic results and collaborate with staff on writing and editing drafts of manuscripts for publication.
- Research and review literature to retrieve targeted clinical or scientific information from publicly available sources such as PubMed and other sources.
- Develops and coordinates the training program for staff in statistical and mathematical analysis.
- Train staff in the laboratory to carry out data analyses and conduct applied analyses and interpretation and best practices.
- Deliver lectures and other teaching activities on statistical topics for intramural researchers.
- Write data analysis reports and participate in the preparation of scientific presentations and manuscripts.
- Develop training strategies and implement training activities for internal and external researchers who are interested in using the data.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is lowest priority of those ranked
Minimum Education
Master's
Additional Qualifications:
Certifications & Licenses
- 5 years of experience with large scale multi-source data collection and analysis. Analytical engagements outside class work while at school can be included.
- Master’s degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, statistics, data science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience (approximately 5 additional years of experience)
- Prefer Ph.D. in epidemiology, biostatistics, statistics, data science, or a related field
- Willing to accept candidates both local and remote - max flexibility permissible
Field of Study
- Community and Public Health
Software
- R Studio Connect
- R Studio
- R
- SQL
- SAS
- R Shiny
- GitHub
- RMarkdown
Skills
- Data coding
- Data cleaning
- Human subjects’ data
- Cancer biomedical research
- Cloud
- Database management
- Data visualization
- Data presentation
- Data analysis
Disclaimer:The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals 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.
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 on 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: careers@axleinfo.com
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).
Axle is seeking a Program Analyst For Operations Optimization to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute on Aging (NIA) located in Bethesda, MD.
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)
Overall Position Summary and Objectives
This position will play an important part in assisting WAMB with automating its operational processes and optimizing performance and services. WAMB seeks a computer systems analyst with expertise in MS Power Platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong applied knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform applications/services (Power Automate, Dataverse, Power BI, Forms) and an in-depth understanding of its capabilities, boundaries and constraints. The incumbent should have experience using Power Platform components to extend and customize Microsoft apps and services such as Teams, Forms, and SharePoint.
Deliverables:
- Meet with Office of the Branch Chief to present updates on automated operations and other projects - Monthly
- Run Validation - Ad-Hoc
- Create automated forms or automate processes for the Office of the Branch Chief and WAMB as assigned. - Ad-Hoc
Work Details:
- Design, develop, document, analyze, create, test and modify computer systems, programs and integrations. 1
- Provide integrated domain expertise across complex computational environments. 2
- Provide software solutions across diverse scientific applications including large and complex multi-component resources. 3
- Provides technical experience needed to perform analyses, processing and user support of various computer systems using standard statistical procedures and techniques.
- Sets up and uses various computer systems and software packages.
- Develop methods for analyzing complex datasets from various sources; document methodological approaches to data analysis performed, including detailed procedures and rationale.
- Design and implement novel web-based data collection systems and programs for data collection.
- Determine needs and provide IT support for computerized systems supporting activities.
- Work with staff on the evolving infrastructure, data engineering pipeline, and data science stacks.
- Compiles and manages data and assists with quality control.
- Develop custom computer applications for collecting and analyzing data, including some that interface with commercial and custom-built hardware.
- Perform troubleshooting, interpretation of results and analysis.
- Utilize knowledge of data structure, data management and various programming language.
- Manage data formatting input and output.
- Drive collection of new data and the refinement of existing data.
- Produces various reports, graphs and figures for presentation.
- Write policies, procedures, and standards; provide training on hardware and software; coordinate and/or set up customer systems.
- Prepare reports and offer solutions supporting ongoing needs assessment and strategic planning related to computer systems management and engineering.
- Provide documentation as required and participate in code reviews, planning sessions, and routine status meetings.
- Trains users in applying systems and analysis methods.
- Provide computing support including troubleshooting, answering technical inquiries from users, and procuring new systems.
- Support and train users in applying data analysis pipelines and methods for research studies.
- Draft work products and documents related to training in data analyses and interpretation; generate user-friendly tools and procedures.
- Draft work products and documents to support training in management; generate user-friendly tools and procedures.
- Consult and collaborate with users to explain new tools and enable them to be adapted to meet specific research needs.
- Maintains systems software as well as hardware and security configurations.
- Maintain computational infrastructure, including upgrading and configuration of hardware and software systems.
- Maintains interface software between multiple computer environments to ensure smooth operation and communication.
- Perform client-side development and integrate client-side components with server-side applications. 4
- Collaborate with staff to increase the productivity/efficiency of data analysis using high-performance computing.
- Work with data users to define, prioritize and implement metadata standards across systems.
- Test and maintain software products to ensure strong functionality and optimization
- Develops new programs and systems as needed.
- Create system documentation, electronic templates and examples, training materials and presentations.
- Design and maintain data analysis pipelines for research data.
- Design and build database-driven web applications to meet specific user needs for information and/or data management.
- Develop and test web applications.
- Create specialized computer software to effectively and automatically analyze experimental data,
- Develop dedicated and efficient computer software using state of the art computer science approaches, including modern programming languages and coed libraries, machine learning, cross-platform programming, and high-performance computing.
- Develop scripts to automate data processing pipelines. 5
- Develop and implement new or major revisions to applications, databases, or software tools
- Research new technologies, standards and systems to improve existing products and websites.
- Coordinates data storage and mining.
- Manage full lifecycle of web-based applications.
- Program macros; store and analyze data.
- Lead data acquisition, data mining, and analysis techniques.
- Develop and analyze custom user interfaces, perform data modeling, migration of legacy data, and develop applications providing related functionality.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is lowest priority of those ranked
Minimum Education
Bachelor's
Additional Qualifications:
Certifications & Licenses
- Microsoft Power Platform certifications
- Fundamentals (PL900), or Functional Consultant (PL200) or Developer (PL400) or Solution Architect (PL600)
Field of Study
- Computer Programming and Data Processing
- Miscellaneous Biology
- General Business
- Business Management and Administration
- Finance
- Hospitality Management
- Human Resources and Personnel Management
- Management Information Systems and Statistics
- Miscellaneous Business Medical Administration
- Operations Logistics and E-Commerce
- Computer Administration Management and Security
- Computer and Information Systems
- Computer Networking and
- Telecommunications
- Computer Science
- Information Sciences
- Mathematics
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Statistics and Decision Science
- Educational Administration and Supervision
- Computer Engineering
- Community and Public Health
- Health and Medical Administrative Services
- General Medical and Health Services
- Less Than a Bachelor's Degree
- General Social Sciences
- Liberal Arts
Software
- Javascript
- JSON
- Typescript
- Microsoft Azure
- HTML
- Java
- C++
Skills
- Database management
- Data visualization
- Data presentation
- Grant analysis
- Data cleaning
- Data mining
Disclaimer:The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals 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.
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 on 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: careers@axleinfo.com
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).
Axle is seeking a Laboratory Coordinator to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) located in Bethesda, MD.
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)
Overall Position Summary and Objectives
The purpose of this position is to support the lab day-to-day activities including coordination of lab experiments, procedures, and animal colony management. The position will also assist with data acquisition and analysis.
Deliverables:
- Clean Equipment - Daily
- Run Validation - Weekly
- Inspect Equipment - Weekly
- Meet with lab members to present updates - Weekly
- Perform Experiments - Daily
- Maintain Mouse Colony - Daily
Work Details:
- Provide training to staff on the performance of laboratory experiments, assays and protocols. 1
- Train new laboratory members in the correct use of equipment, application of techniques and laboratory protocols. 2
- Work with staff to monitor and ensure that appropriate laboratory safety courses and certifications for staff are up to date. 3
- Train new staff on the use, calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- Instruct collaborators in use of chemical instrumentation and basic data analysis.
- Plans, executes, and arranges laboratory experiments, new techniques and procedures; and performs laboratory techniques relating to scientific research.
- Perform fundamental procedures required for research projects.
- Follow established procedures and protocols; utilize aseptic technique to perform experiments.
- Perform a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures.
- Plan and execute experiments for in vitro and in vivo studies, including cell culture, Western blotting and immunofluorescence/immunohistochemistry.
- Perform experiments on samples according to protocols.
- Perform routine experiments and tests; follow established procedures and protocols.
- Operates laboratory machines and instruments; and prepares specimens and equipment for use.
- Prepare materials and equipment for experiments.
- Maintain stocked supplies and records of working reagents, including fixatives, buffers, solvents and staining.
- Process and organize multiple samples simultaneously.
- Work with a variety of routine and specialized laboratory instruments and equipment in the laboratory.
- Ensure that all specimens and equipment necessary for experiments are available and in good order.
- Prepare specimens and equipment for use in the laboratory.
- Perform processing, description and analysis of specimens.
- Performs sample management and storage.
- Store new samples, update database, retrieve samples with proper authorization.
- Upkeep sample and database inventory; monitor overall sample inventory.
- Perform quality control procedures necessary to ensure the accuracy of each test system, sample processing, storage and inventory of samples.
- Maintain inventory system and sample storage according to outlined guidelines.
- Ensure that policies and procedures regarding sample retrieval and use are followed.
- Perform processing, description and analysis of samples.
- Work with staff to implement storage and distribution of biological samples for future scientific research.
- Analyzes, documents and reports on all procedures performed.
- Convey and discuss research results with team lab members.
- Update and maintain written laboratory record of the work.
- Collect and enter research data into laboratory notebooks and databases.
- Assemble, manipulate and format test results.
- Maintain and update laboratory notebooks and databases; and enter experimental data into spreadsheet and conduct statistical analysis.
- Collect data and prepare for analysis and interpretation.
- Work with staff on the maintenance of laboratory logs and databases.
- Analyze, summarize and interpret data obtained from research studies; evaluate for completeness and validity.
- Draw conclusions about the results as related to the ability of the experiments to answer the questions posed.
- Interpret results of initial analysis to reveal conclusions and shortcomings.
- Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies.
- Ensure that supplies and consumables are ready and on hand as necessary for maximum efficiency in the laboratory.
- Cleans and sterilizes instruments, glassware and equipment.
- Work with staff to cover glassware washing, media preparation, and autoclaving.
- Clean glassware and microscopic slides.
- Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment such as glasses, metal instruments, sinks, tables and test panels.
- Ensure that adequate clean inventory is available for immediate usage.
- Plan execute and arrange laboratory experiments, new techniques and procedures; and performs laboratory techniques relating to scientific research.
- Perform fundamental procedures required for research projects.
- Follow established procedures and protocols; utilize aseptic technique to perform experiments.
- Perform a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures.
- Plan and execute experiments for in vitro and in vivo studies, including cell culture, Western blotting and immunofluorescence/immunohistochemistry.
- Perform routine analysis and tests on specimens in the laboratory.
- Perform experiments on samples according to protocols.
- Perform routine experiments and tests; follow established procedures and protocols.
- Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies and initiates purchase orders.
- Monitor and inventory routine laboratory supplies; ensure that supplies are stocked and organized.
- Manage the laboratory logistics and supply flow by tracking the consumption of laboratory materials.
- Plan and organize requests for basic and extraordinary laboratory needs for supplies and consumables.
- Plan and organize requests for basic and extraordinary laboratory needs for supplies and consumables.
- Ensure that supplies and consumables are ready and on hand as necessary for maximum efficiency in the laboratory.
- Monitor inventory levels and proper storage of materials and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Establish and maintain a record of laboratory supply usage.
- Inventory laboratory supplies and equipment, make recommendations and prepare purchase requests.
- Work with staff to maintain stocked supplies and records of working reagents, including fixatives, buffers, solvents and staining.
- Ensure that reagents are made correctly and that expired reagents or defective products are replaced to ensure validity of results.
- Order and maintain laboratory supplies, reagents and equipment.
- Performs routine equipment maintenance.
- Perform laboratory maintenance tasks, including scheduling liquid waste container pickup.
- Monitor equipment performance and maintenance schedules.
- Assist in troubleshooting and calibrating various laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Coordinate general laboratory maintenance, including equipment upkeep and calibration.
- Perform calibration, run controls and enter results for various equipment.
- Perform regularly scheduled maintenance on and generate maintenance reports for equipment.
- Perform preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.
- Maintain technical acuity requirements.
- Carry out calibration; organize and initiate service and preventative maintenance on equipment.
- Monitor and maintain contracts for laboratory equipment and monitor equipment performance and maintenance schedule.
- Plan execute and arrange laboratory experiments, new techniques and procedures; and performs laboratory techniques relating to scientific research.
- Perform fundamental procedures required for research projects.
- Perform routine experiments and tests, including tissue culture, cell separation, protein, and quantitative and qualitative analysis.
- Follow established procedures and protocols; utilize aseptic technique to perform experiments.
- Perform a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures.
- Plan and execute experiments for in vitro and in vivo studies, including cell culture, Western blotting and immunofluorescence/immunohistochemistry.
- Perform routine analysis and tests on specimens in the laboratory.
- Perform experiments on samples according to protocols.
- Perform routine experiments and tests; follow established procedures and protocols.
- Analyzes, documents and reports on all procedures performed and produces detailed reports for use by senior staff.
- Provide experimental progress updates on procedures performed in the laboratory.
- Prepare reports and summaries based on results and findings.
- Prepare reports and summaries; prepare data for presentation at laboratory meetings.
- Record details of experimental procedures, results and protocols.
- Present results and conclusions in written, tabular and graphic form.
- Prepare accumulated data and conclusions for publication in professional journals.
- Write reports detailing experiments and data analysis; produce publication quality graphs.
- Collect, analyze and interpret data; prepare summaries and reports based on results and findings.
- Performs advanced equipment maintenance.
- Perform laboratory maintenance tasks, including scheduling liquid waste container pickup.
- Monitor equipment performance and maintenance schedules.
- Assist in troubleshooting and calibrating various laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Coordinate general laboratory maintenance, including equipment upkeep and calibration.
- Perform calibration, run controls and enter results for various equipment.
- Perform regularly scheduled maintenance on and generate maintenance reports for equipment.
- Perform preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.
- Maintain technical acuity requirements.
- Carry out calibration; organize and initiate service and preventative maintenance on equipment.
- Monitor and maintain contracts for laboratory equipment and monitor equipment performance and maintenance schedule.
- Trains staff in performing routine laboratory tests and procedures.
- Provide technical help and expertise to lab members.
- Prepare training materials and presentations for staff training.
- Provide one-on-one and group training related to safety standards on usage and disposal of chemicals and reagents.
- Distribute educational and outreach materials to laboratories as part of routine safety surveys.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is lowest priority of those ranked
Minimum Education
Bachelor's
Additional Qualifications:
Certifications & Licenses
- Experience in lab coordination is sufficient for consideration
Field of Study
- Neuroscience
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
Software
- Powerpoint
- MS Office products such as Word and Excel
- Outlook
Skills
- Maintaining Stock Solutions
- Intraperitoneal Injections
- Subcutaneous Injections
- Intravenous Injections
- Animal Handling: Mouse
Disclaimer:The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals 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.
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 on 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: careers@axleinfo.com
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).
Overview
Axle is seeking a highly ambitious, adaptable, structured, and detail-oriented Clinical Advisor to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Division of AIDS (DAIDS)Pharmaceutical Affairs Branch, Office of Clinical Site Oversight.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and oversee study products supply, packaging, distribution and accountability for all domestic and international clinical trials supported by the Division.
- Participate in the review, planning and implementation of clinical trials. This will include the evaluation of study design, feasibility, pharmaceutical regulatory requirements, and identifying solutions for pharmaceutical and logistical problems that may impede the conduct of a study.
- Develop the study intervention section of the protocols in cooperation with members of the protocol team and the pharmaceutical manufacturers for existing pharmaceutical products as well as new chemical entities and modalities.
- This includes researching and analyzing background material from Investigator’s Brochures, prescribing information, literature reviews, or other technical data.
- Oversee and manage quality assurance standards and standard operating procedures for all pharmacy and study product issues.
- Advise Branch leadership of merits and deficiencies in proposed studies.
- Develop protocol specific trainings for site pharmacists and clinic staff utilizing web based systems, software or other tools.
- Write and review Operations and Study Specific Procedures manuals.
- Ensure that pharmaceutical concerns raised during the Scientific Review Committee meetings and by the Regulatory Support Contract are addressed in a timely manner.
- Advise the protocol team regarding pharmaceutical issues relating to Division standards, FDA regulations and in-country requirements.
- Evaluate the protocol and provide Branch leadership with estimates of study product needs based on factors such as sample size, dose, formulation, strength, rate of accrual, and duration.
- Perform calculations for study product dilutions and aliquots and for compounding pharmaceutical preparations.
- Generate Study Product Request Letter for Branch leadership’s review and final signature. These letters are the official letters of from the Division to pharmaceutical companies that describes the study product quantity estimates required for the implementation and completion of a clinical protocol.
- Provide pharmaceutical expertise during protocol conduct on pharmacy queries, product management issues, product availability and appropriate recommendations.
- Provide professional and technical assistance to pharmacists, study coordinators, investigators as well as domestic and international site personnel on a variety of pharmacy and study product related topics, including study product management, handling, preparation and dispensing information.
- Collaborate with protocol teams regarding communications and letters to site pharmacists during the entire conduct of a protocol.
- Conduct site visits to obtain information and create reports for federal staff to use to evaluate pharmacy personnel and infrastructure capacity at Clinical Research Sites.
- Establish standards for clinical site pharmacies, reviews and approves pharmacy plans required for the establishment of all clinical sites that participate in trials sponsored by the Division and other collaborators.
- Review Pharmacy Establishment Plans which includes continuous communication with the site Pharmacist to obtain information and clarity needed for final review and approval.
- Utilize pharmacy practice experience and pharmaceutical expertise in the review and revision of Branch and Division documents.
- Participate in NIAID funded clinical network meetings, face-to-face protocol development meetings, and protocol team meetings as a pharmaceutical subject matter expert.
- Attend and participate in U.S./Non-U.S scientific meetings/conferences and national meetings of professional societies and organizations.
- Review pharmacy monitoring assessment reports and provide input regarding pharmacy and protocol prioritization for Clinical Site Monitoring (CSM).
- Contribute and edit scientific papers reporting results of research protocols for publication in scientific journals.
Experience Required / Requirements
- Pharm.D. or B.S. Pharmacy degree from an accredited pharmacy school.
- Licensed/registered as a Pharmacist in a U.S. state or territory.
- Completion of General Pharmacy Practice Residency or Specialized Residency or Fellowship plus 1 year of clinical research experience or 3 years of hospital pharmacy practice.
- Knowledge or proficiency with the implementation or utilization of USP Guidance Chapters <795>, <797>, and <800>
- Knowledge of Good Pharmacy Practice, Good Clinical Practice, and Human Subjects Protection
- Excellent math skills in order to perform pharmaceutical calculations.
- Ability to work independently and display self-motivation in all aspects of work.
- Ability to function effectively and work diplomatically as part of a team.
Benefits
- 100% Medical, Dental & Vision premium 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)
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:
careers@axleinfo.com
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.
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).
Overview
Axle is seeking a highly ambitious, adaptable, structured, and detail-oriented Scientist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Division of Intramural Research (DIR), Laboratory of Malaria Immunology and Vaccinology (LMIV).
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute research experiments in the context of the laboratory’s overall research program.
- Assist other laboratory staff and FTL on research projects and techniques.
- Analyze and interpret research data, communicate results and methods in reports and manuscripts.
- Collaborate with industry/academia to apply the results of research.
- Develop new techniques, products, practices, and new research protocols.
- Provide calibration of all ELISA plate readers used in the laboratory.
- Perform ELISA assays on malaria pre-clinical (animal) and clinical (human) samples following approved protocols and SOPs using SoftMax Pro software to analyze ELISA data.
- Perform T-cell assays and isotyping assays using clinical human samples from malaria studies.
- QC all ELISA data generated in the lab.
- Store, track, and inventory manage all pre-clinical and clinical samples before and after ELISA experiments.
- Maintain and calibrate all laboratory equipment used in the Immunology laboratory.
- Assist with maintenance and ordering of needed supplies to keep laboratory operations.
- Assist the FTL and other staff on protocols, procedures, and SOPs; and proper equipment operation, cleaning, and storage.
- Develop and test new immunology procedures and SOPs.
- Organize Immunological data (ELISA, T-Cell assay, etc) into graphs, tables, and charts to contribute to the publishing of scientific manuscripts.
- Maintain and record data into laboratory notebook to collect, organize, and store data collected from experiments.
Experience Required / Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a science related field with at least five (5) years of Immunology laboratory experience.
- Minimum of five (5) years of conducting immunology assays including but not limited to
- ELISAs, T-cell assays, and isotyping assays.
- Interest in malaria research is a plus.
- Excellent documentation and communication skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Basic computer skills including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and Project
Benefits
- 100% Medical, Dental & Vision premium 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)
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:
careers@axleinfo.com
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.
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).
Axle is seeking a Clinical Protocol Coordinator to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) located in Bethesda, MD.
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)
Overall Position Summary and Objectives
The position will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute of Mental Health.
Deliverables:
- Work products and documents related to administering structured clinical interviews, neuropsychological tests and mood and anxiety rating scales for patients and healthy controls. - Ad-Hoc
- Work products and documents related to assessing the psychosocial needs of patients; documenting initial social work assessment, ongoing progress, disposition and planned aftercare; coordinating scheduling, travel and lodging of subjects participating in studies. - Ad-Hoc
- Work products and documents related to ensuring recruitment of subjects in protocols; identifying and engaging potential referral sources; implementing recruitment procedures. - Ad-Hoc
- Work products and documents related to coordinating, monitoring and updating research protocols; entering data into database; preparing annual reports of protocols for IRB and similar entities. - Ad-Hoc
- Work products and documents related to maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment; identifying hazardous conditions; implementing and maintaining standard safety procedures; training incoming post-bac IRTAs. - Ad-Hoc
- Work products and documents related to submitting protocols to the IRB; monitoring protocol compliance; developing and implementing policies and procedures related to SNFA research; implementing and monitoring all GCP and NIH policies and procedures. - Ad-Hoc
- Work products and documents related to assisting staff with training OP4 nursing staff and others; maintaining database in the use of CTDB and the developing new databases in the REDCap; recruiting research participants by speaking to community groups to increase program visibility. - Ad-Hoc
Work Details:
- Administer structured clinical interviews for DSM-IV Axis I diagnoses (SCID) for both patients and healthy controls. 1
- Administer neuropsychological tests (e.g., IQ, WASI). 2
- Administer mood and anxiety rating scales for patients. 3
- Assess the psychosocial needs of inpatient and outpatient subjects participating in research under observation of medical investigators.
- Document in medical record the initial social work assessment, ongoing progress, disposition and planned aftercare.
- Coordinate scheduling, travel and lodging of subjects participating in studies.
- Ensure recruitment of subjects in protocols.
- Identify and engage potential referral sources.
- Implement and monitor subjects’ recruitment procedures.
- Coordinate and monitor research protocols; update protocols with amendments.
- Ensure that research data are entered into database.
- Prepare annual reports of protocols for IRB and similar entities.
- Maintain laboratory inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Maintain laboratory and equipment in good functioning order.
- Identify hazardous conditions; implement standard safety procedures.
- Train incoming post-bac IRTAs (task administration, screening).
- Collaborate with staff to submit protocols to the IRB; monitor protocol compliance.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures related to SNFA research.
- Provide recommendations on the implementation of all GCP and NIH policies and procedures.
- Work with staff on the training of OP4 nursing staff and others through observation and teaching of the psychological assessments (SCIDs).
- Maintain database in the use of Clinical Trials Database (CTDB) and the development of new databases in the Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap).
- Collaborate with staff on the recruitment of research participants by speaking to community groups to increase program visibility.
- Provide clinical expertise to callers remotely, on the NIH IRP staff support line during the COVID 19 pandemic.
- Assists researchers with protocol development, assembly and review of clinical trial documents.
- Assist researchers prepare study reports and status updates, including amendments, audits and other administrative documentation.
- Assists researchers develop and maintain trial related documents and operational procedures.
- Assist researchers maintain accurate records of all protocols and study applications, safety reports, annual reports and correspondence.
- Maintains study databases and conducts basic analysis.
- Assist researchers track study requests and protocol approvals, maintaining a record of all submissions and status of approvals.
- Assists researchers collect, distribute and file regulatory documents.
- Assist researchers review and submit protocol actions for clearance within the NIH Protocol Tracking and Management System.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is lowest priority of those ranked
Minimum Education
Master's
Additional Qualifications:
Certifications & Licenses
- Master’s degree in Life Sciences or other related discipline and three years experience
Field of Study
- Biology
- Clinical Psychology
Software
- MS Office
Skills
- Experience conducting research protocols with human subjects
Disclaimer:The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals 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.
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 on 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: careers@axleinfo.com
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).
Axle is seeking a Scientific Program Analyst to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) located in Bethesda, Maryland.
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)
Overall Position Summary and Objectives
Perform work related to gathering, validating, analyzing, summarizing, and reporting data used to plan and conduct scientific research; help identify projects across relevant NIH grant portfolios and report analyses of the scientific content, numbers of projects, and stratification of projects in various ways such as on the population or scientific topic areas for the NIH Faculty Institutional Recruitment for Sustainable Transformation (FIRST) program, the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) Immediate Office of the Director (IMOD), and the NIMHD Division of Biological and Behavioral Sciences (DIBBS).
Deliverables:
- Work products and documents related to gathering, validating, analyzing, summarizing, and reporting data used to plan and conduct scientific research; help identify projects across relevant NIH grant portfolios and report analyses of the scientific content, numbers of projects, and stratification of projects in various ways such as on the population or scientific topic areas. - Daily
- Work products and documents related to assisting with performing scientific literature searches and review; researching wide range of databases, strategic plans, policy issuances, white papers, prior- and current-year budgets, and periodic progress reports. - Daily
- Work products and documents related to help organize, participate in internal and external meetings (e.g., meeting agendas and minutes); assist the staff with and provide logistical support for the planning and implementation of weekly, monthly, quarterly or annual meetings. - Daily
- Work products and documents related to planning of meetings, workshops, conferences, and other reports and managing requested scientific information. - Daily
Work Details:
- Institutional Recruitment for Sustainable Transformation (FIRST) Coordination and Evaluation Center (CEC), including assistance with monitoring progress on grant milestones. 1
- Support the IMOD Program Official (PO)/leaders by assisting with gathering, validating, analyzing, summarizing, reporting a wide variety of data used to plan and/or oversee scientific research and helping manage the ongoing programmatic activities of NIMHD. For example, the candidates will help conduct portfolio analyses of funded grants, compile data, create graphs and slides and presentations for meetings. 2
- Investigators (PI) with the various working group members at Common Fund and various institutes at NIH and with external stakeholder. 3
- Track and report on participation of a investigators and research sites at general and subcommittee/workgroup meetings relevant to the ongoing tasks of the FIRST CEC. 4
- Support activities including notetaking, agenda development, scheduling, report and other document preparation, data pulls, and project coordination to link between NIH Project Leads, NIH leadership, NIH POs, and funded grantees. 5
- Researches and evaluates the operation of the organization's scientific programs.
- Help draft programmatic standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Researches, interprets and summarizes background materials from a variety of scientific sources.
- Assist with Researching and/or analyzing complex program issues. Help determine what information is required and collect data from multiple sources. Help review information, reconcile conflicting data, and devise new or modified methods to analyze findings. Help develop and present recommendations and proposals.
- Help develop and maintain a program database (flat file or relational, to be determined) to archive and track key NIH documents and outcomes—including but not limited to Prior Approval Requests and GMOs’ decisions, notices of grant awards, tracking forms, PI responses, compliance with program requirements, and submission of required documentation, literature sources pertaining to the scientific study of health disparities and other areas of interest as requested.
- Compiles data and creates and prepares graphs, slides and presentations.
- Assist program officials with project management, including the management of their grant portfolios. This includes progress reports and other critical documentation of the appropriate conduct of biomedical research and progress of projects.
- Leverage data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc.) and data software (SAS, SPSS, R, NVivo, ATLAS, etc.) to help analyze data in support of metrics, trend analysis, audits and other reports and projects. This may include developing queries using programming languages such as SQL, SAS, Python, R to extract data and run statistical analyses.
- Performs logistical planning of various scientific meetings, lectures, workshops.
- Provide programmatic support for NIH oversight of project compliance with NIH requirements for the NIH Faculty
- Support IMOD and FIRST CEC activities including notetaking, agenda development, scheduling, report and other document preparation, data pulls, and project coordination to link between NIH Project Leads, NIH leadership, NIH POs, and funded grantees.
- Assist with scheduling and managing meeting/workshop logistics, including meeting minutes (e.g., monthly meetings, workshops, working group meetings, and center grant specific meetings;), and record and track completion of action items with NIH POs and PIs regarding compliance with NIH requirements for the FIRST CEC grant.
- Communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders and programs across the NIH
- Participate in NIMHD staff meetings and activities as appropriate.
- Participate in training activities that will enhance skills and comprehensiveness of deliverables (i.e. portfolio analysis training, literature reviews).
- Plans, organizes and participates at a senior level in technical meetings and consultations.
- Track and file (in Microsoft Teams and other indicated NIH Program databases) incoming emails and response to NIH POs and PIs with respect to specific NIH established milestones of the FIRST CEC
- Assist with preparing reports of evaluation findings, developing spreadsheets and presentation slides to meet internal and leadership requests for information often in short time frames.
- Reviews and evaluates the performance of the organization.
- Complete other tasks as assigned to support the work of the FIRST CEC and the NIMHD IMOD.
- Analyzes existing scientific programs and makes recommendations for improvement.
- Collect data and information concerning work processes, administrative programs or procedures from various sources, such as database systems, manuals, policies, and procedures, in order to respond to inquiries.
- Develops and prepares various scientific reports.
- Support the Program Official (PO)/leaders by tracking programmatic communication with NIH POs and Principal
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is lowest priority of those ranked
Minimum Education
Master's
Additional Qualifications:
Certifications & Licenses
- Certifications not required.
- NIH experience preferred
Field of Study
- Anthropology and Archeology
- Sociology
- Miscellaneous Social Sciences
- Miscellaneous Psychology
- Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Statistics and Decision Science
- Community and Public Health
- Biology
- Clinical Psychology
- Environmental Science
- Genetics
- Miscellaneous Biology
- Neuroscience
- Cognitive Science and Biopsychology
- Ecology
Software
- PubMed
- EndNote
- Scopus
- QVR
- iSearch
- NIH RePORTER
- Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS)
- Statistical Analysis System (SAS)
- Adobe Acrobat
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- WebEx
- Word
- Communication platforms (Webex, MS Teams, ZOOM, etc.)
- R
Skills
- Writing
- Reports
- Agendas
- Knowledge of NIH grants and funding mechanisms
- Meeting Minutes
- Facilitating/Hosting meetings with various customers NIH staff
- Detailed research and analysis
- Working Collaboratively
- Tracking and reporting on various actions/items
- Drafting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Workshop and conference planning
- Portfolio analysis
- Data cleaning
- Gap analysis
- Assist with conducting Scientific administrative/management activities
- Communication
- Time Management
Disclaimer:The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals 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.
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 on 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: careers@axleinfo.com
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).
Axle is seeking a Automation Engineer to join our vibrant team.
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)
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).
Axle is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) located in Bethesda, MD.
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)
Overall Position Summary and Objectives
The purpose of this position is to support the NIMH research labs. The incumbent should be a licensed/certified nurse practitioner whose assignments are of an advanced nature and considerable difficulty. The incumbent is self-directed and functions independently in carrying out her/his duties and responsibilities. The duties and responsibilities are to coordinate and facilitate the implementation of multiple brain imaging protocols. The incumbent applies an advanced level of nursing competence to issues of quality assurance and the implementation of innovative nursing techniques, practices, and approaches. The incumbent performs physical examinations, place medical orders, and review lab results for normal and abnormal findings.
Deliverables:
- Clean Equipment - Ad-Hoc
- Inspect Equipment - Ad-Hoc
- Meet with lab members to present updates - Ad-Hoc
- To coordinate and facilitate the implementation of multiple brain imaging protocols. - Ad-Hoc
- Performs physical examinations, place medical orders, and review lab results for normal and abnormal findings. - Ad-Hoc
- Reviews patient charts to collect relevant clinical data such as laboratory test results and psychiatric history. Possible alterations in treatment regimens might include changes in dosage of protocol medications, suspension of the patient's participation in a particular protocol, ordering of additional diagnostic tests or referral to standard treatment in a community setting. - Ad-Hoc
- Recruits healthy subjects and patients. Interviews subjects to obtain social, medical, and psychiatric history, medication history, history of and use of alcohol and illicit drugs. Insures that proper procedures are followed to obtain informed consent of all assigned subjects both in the Clinical Center and at Satellite sites. - Ad-Hoc
Work Details:
- Recruits healthy subjects and patients. Interviews subjects to obtain social, medical, and psychiatric history, medication history, history of and use of alcohol and illicit drugs. Insures that proper procedures are followed to obtain informed consent of all assigned subjects both in the Clinical Center and at Satellite sites. Reviews patient charts to collect relevant clinical data such as laboratory test results and psychiatric history. Possible alterations in treatment regimens might include changes in dosage of protocol medications, suspension of the patient's participation in a particular protocol, ordering of additional diagnostic tests or referral to standard treatment in a community setting. 1
- Screen healthy subjects and patients and interview subjects to obtain social and medical history and medication history. 2
- Performs in depth psychiatric assessments of patients, analyzes trends in patient conditions, and identifies problems and alters treatment regimens in keeping with research protocols when appropriate. 3
- Perform physical examinations of adult patients with complex and difficult multi-system diseases, enter results into patient charts and address any concerns that arise from research participants following completion of examination. 4
- Provides assistance during the brain imaging study, including monitoring of a radial arterial line (including blood withdrawal, monitoring an attached blood pressure transducer, and discontinuation of the arterial line), insertion and drawing blood from a venous catheter, and comfort and reassurance to the subject. 5
- Prescribes and recommends drugs or other forms of treatment under the direction of a physician.
- Initiate and coordinate visits, drug orders, laboratory procedures, consultations, and treatments for patients based on clinical needs or protocol requirements.
- Monitor patients for toxicities of treatment and other possible adverse reactions to drugs or procedures that may require emergency treatment or revision of the prescribed regimen.
- Administer and adjust trial medication under the guidance of a physician.
- Obtains medical histories.
- Performs physical exams.
- Performs physical examinations, place medical orders, and review lab results for normal and abnormal findings.
- Assesses and tracks illnesses of patients and supports overall diagnosis and clinical research.
- Work with staff on the evaluation, treatment and monitoring of research subjects in inpatient and outpatient settings and ensure patient and families’ ongoing understanding of the clinical and research processes.
- These include obtaining release of information forms for patients referred for study, reviewing appropriate records for eligibility for study and eligibility for consenting.
- Orders laboratory tests and interprets results for research or medical staff and patients.
- Enter medical orders and review lab and other diagnostic tests and laboratory studies test results for normal and abnormal findings with guidance from a physician or collaboration with other staff.
- Ensures proper illness and injury care, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and recovery.
- Communicate and collaborate with the multidisciplinary research team to ensure that patient management strategies are successful in meeting patient care and research needs.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is lowest priority of those ranked
Minimum Education
Nursing Graduate
Additional Qualifications:
Certifications & Licenses
- Certified Nurse Practitioner License
- A minimum of 3 years of experience
Field of Study
- Nursing
Software
- MS Office Suite
Skills
- Recruits healthy subjects and patients. Interviews subjects to obtain social, medical, and psychiatric history, medication history, history of and use of alcohol and illicit drugs. Insures that proper procedures are followed to obtain informed consent of all assigned subjects both in the Clinical Center and at Satellite sites.
- These include obtaining release of information forms for patients referred for study, reviewing appropriate records for eligibility for study and eligibility for consenting.
- Performs physical examinations, place medical orders, and review lab results for normal and abnormal findings. 3.Performs in depth psychiatric assessments of patients, analyzes trends in patient conditions, and identifies problems and alters treatment regimens in keeping with research protocols when appropriate.
- Reviews patient charts to collect relevant clinical data such as laboratory test results and psychiatric history. Possible alterations in treatment regimens might include changes in dosage of protocol medications, suspension of the patient's participation in a particular protocol, ordering of additional diagnostic tests or referral to standard treatment in a community setting.
- Provides assistance during the brain imaging study, including monitoring of a radial arterial line (including blood withdrawal, monitoring an attached blood pressure transducer, and discontinuation of the arterial line), insertion and drawing blood from a venous catheter, and comfort and reassurance to the subject.
Disclaimer:The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals 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.
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 on 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: careers@axleinfo.com
Axle Informatics is looking for a dynamic Accounting Assistant to support its affiliate companies in a variety of industries in a high-performing and fast-paced environment.
Axle Informatics is a bioinformatics and information technology company that offers innovative computer services, informatics, and enterprise solutions to research centers and healthcare organizations around the globe. With experts in software engineering, bioinformatics, and program management, we focus on developing and applying technology tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate the discovery in translational research. Our affiliate Companies include companies in the government contracting industry working closely with us on key contracts with the NIH as well as companies in the Real Estate and Non-Profit industries. We are looking for a candidate looking to diversify their career by working across these different industries.
What you will do:
- Responsible for general accounting functions.
- Assisting with the semi-monthly payroll process.
- Preparation and entry of payroll journal entries and other entries as required.
- Preparation of monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.
- Post and balance a wide variety of financial data in various ledgers.
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements, corporate reporting, and internal management reports.
- Perform monthly reconciliation of assigned balance sheet accounts including accrued payroll accounts.
- Monthly processing of vendor A/P and employee reimbursements.
- Process monthly AR invoices and collections.
- Work on monthly, interim, and year-end tasks as needed, support Senior Accountant with year-end audits.
- Review accounting transactions for accuracy and completeness and verify against appropriate documentation.
- Prepare tax-related forms and filings, as required.
- Perform other administrative duties as assigned.
Who You Are:
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion.
- You possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with others as required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or related discipline.
- Demonstrated professional experience in accounting is a plus.
- Understanding of basic financial, statistical, and accounting concepts.
- Familiarity and experience using an accounting software such as Business Central, QuickBooks, Vantagepoint is a plus
- Familiarity with Non-Profit and/or Real Estate industries is a plus.
- Strong working knowledge of Excel
Benefits
- 100% Medical, Dental & Vision premium 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)
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:
careers@axleinfo.com
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.
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).
Axle is seeking a Research Nurse to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) located in Bethesda, Maryland.
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)
Overall Position Summary and Objectives
Under this task order, the contractor will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through performance of support services
Deliverables:
- Work products and documents related to recruitment and retention of patients into specific clinical protocols; ensure protocol compliance and database management; educate patients regarding the nature of the disease process and possible therapeutic strategies and protocol objectives. - Ad-Hoc
- Work products and documents related to collect relevant clinical data such as laboratory test results and social background; interview patients to obtain history; maintain computerized patient files and databases; interpret data; identify results that merit prompt clinical action; maintain required documentation and files for research protocols. - Ad-Hoc
- Work products and documents related to performing physical assessments; analyze trends in patient conditions; suggest possible alterations in treatment regimens; perform physical assessments of patients; analyze trends in patient conditions; suggest possible alterations in treatment regimens according to research protocols. - Ad-Hoc
- Work products and documents related to examining and monitoring patients during protocol studies; ensure the collection of a complete clinical database on each patient; participate in scheduled clinical update lectures, meetings and grand rounds; respond to telephone inquiries from protocol patients. - Ad-Hoc
- Work products and documents related to providing counseling and teaching for patients and their families as appropriate; determine appropriate diagnostic testing; gather data for yearly IRB reviews; coordinate the submission process. - Ad-Hoc
- Work with staff on prescheduling the appropriate evaluations, arranging patient travel and providing the patient with confirmation of the appointment time and a list of the scheduled diagnostic testing; schedule appropriate medical consultations as necessary. - Ad-Hoc
- Work products and documents related to participating in the patient care conference; assemble diagnostic studies; attend professional meetings and seminars; review and summarize relevant literature. - Ad-Hoc
- Clean Equipment - Ad-Hoc
- Run Validation - Ad-Hoc
- Inspect Equipment - Ad-Hoc
- Meet with lab members to present updates - Ad-Hoc
Work Details:
- Maintain required documentation and files for research protocols. 1
- Implement clinical protocols. 2
- Act as liaison with Clinical Center nursing staff and the fellows/clinical associates in the Hepatology Training program. 3
- Recruits and screens patients for inclusion in protocols and clinical trials.
- Assist research and medical staff interview, screen and evaluate the appropriateness of eligible subjects for participation in the research protocol.
- Participate in recruitment and outreach activities and contribute to recruitment strategies through innovative ideas.
- Recruit and follow up with patients for clinical and basic research studies and protocols and provide clinical support to patients participating in protocol.
- Design and maintain a selection of materials appropriate to send to health care referral sources seeking eligibility information or other objectives.
- Organize and maintain an active referral list and master schedule for planning follow up and new patient admissions.
- Provide instruction to potential clinical study subjects and those involved in care of subjects on aspects of subject’s care, treatments, and side-effects.
- Provide information about the study to referring physicians, advocacy groups, NIH offices, and in response to inquiries from potential study participants.
- Performs assessments and physicals, and collects medical histories.
- Participate in direct patient care, in coordination with interdisciplinary team and specific team members to create and communicate a plan of care that balances clinical care needs with research.
- Obtain and record complete health histories and conduct physical assessments; communicate data from these and other sources.
- Manage clinical and research support activities to ensure patient safety and address the clinical needs of the patients.
- Review findings from assessments and other sources in clinical rounds
- Review charts to collect relevant clinical data such as laboratory test results and social background.
- Complete medical and psychiatric assessments of potential participants in multiple research protocols by collecting and reviewing past and present medical records and conduct interviews with research applicants and their families.
- Conduct family interviews to obtain comprehensive understanding of the care needs of the patient.
- Continually assess ongoing understanding of the research process for patients and families and provide teaching and support as indicated.
- Administers protocol consents and documentation and monitors compliance.
- Ensure informed consent process and human subjects protection in clinical research and counsel patients regarding the potential risks.
- Collaborate with researchers and medical staff to obtain and maintain informed consent and assent and address ethical and legal implication of the research protocol.
- Contribute to all study related IRB and regulatory matters, including all reporting requirements (including deviations, unanticipated problems, adverse events) and report issues and variance promptly to the research team.
- Collect and report data to appropriate regulatory and monitoring agencies.
- Perform quality assurance and quality control activities relating to protocol adherence, protocol monitoring, data collection, data abstraction and data analysis and protect research participant data in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate various activities to ensure proper and filing of serious adverse events, amendments, annual reports, and other regulatory documents.
- Prepare documentation and track and report regulatory and institutional protocol requirements and resolve all stipulations from protocol oversight groups.
- Performs data input and management.
- Perform accurate data entry into research database, including the use of standardized scales and assessments
- Participate in data analysis and management as well as manuscript preparation and presentation of findings.
- Maintain computerized patient files and databases containing research data generated through protocol studies and perform data searches of medical records for analyses of patient characteristics.
- Support the general implementation, tracking, data acquisition, collection and reporting of all elements of the protocols.
- Manage data through research databases to ensure accurate and reliable data entry.
- Examine and monitor patients during protocol studies; ensure the collection of a complete clinical database on each patient.
- Provide expertise in clinical trial coordination and management of data acquisition.
- Performs clinical data interpretation and evaluates and interprets protocol and clinical trial findings.
- Document observations and identify and evaluate trends and important findings, communicating information to the multidisciplinary research team for prompt clinical action.
- Monitor activities pertaining to clinical protocols such as monitoring patient recruitment and retention, trial progress, and the need for extension or renewal of ongoing trials.
- Present clinical data in terms which may be understood by the patient, as well as, interpretation at a level which is conversant with other health professional including physicians.
- Develop intake tools and screening forms and work with researchers and medical staff on the general administration of protocols’ implementation.
- Collaborate with staff to analyze and evaluate current systems of health care delivery and to identify and implement new practice patterns.
- Participate in clinical practice and research support meetings and develop multidisciplinary performance improvement programs and projects to improve operating procedures, patient care and decrease costs.
- Problem-solve complex or unpredictable situations and improve processes and services to patients and colleagues.
- Participates in training and mentoring new staff.
- Organize and facilitate the training program and teach physicians, physicians in training, nurses and other staff.
- Mentor health care members in the execution of trials and resolution of logistical constraints and update team members of changing directions in study implementation.
- Provide training to clinic staff with regard to Investigator, brochure information, protocol implementation, general and specific data collection and research practices.
- Provide mentorship developing skills and expertise in research protocols and all aspects of clinical research.
- Provide mentorship to nurse specialists to develop skills and expertise in program areas.
- Develops new research protocols.
- Participate in the design and implementation of current and future protocols and studies.
- Survey the medical literature for background information on specific aspects of the diseases under purview.
- Design, implement and evaluate complex protocols and manage challenging patient populations and assist with document preparations and processes.
- Develop new standards for novel and unpredicted research situations and interventions.
- Utilize established resources to design new study methods to meet research study objectives.
- Work with staff on drafting of new protocol amendments and associated documents by providing editorial support and expert opinion.
- Work with staff on the recruitment and retention of patients into specific clinical protocols; ensure protocol compliance and database management.
- Educate patients regarding the nature of the disease process and possible therapeutic strategies and protocol objectives.
- Review charts to collect relevant clinical data such as laboratory test results and social background.
- Interview patients to obtain medical history, sexual history, medication history, history of use of substances such as alcohol and recreational drugs, previous HIV-related risk factors and history of participation in other clinical trials.
- Identify potential problems that may impede protocol implementation; determine if these problems need to be referred to the principal investigator for action or can be dealt with independently.
- Examine protocols regarding nursing support requirements and patient safety matters.
- Maintain computerized patient files and databases containing research data generated through protocol studies.
- Interpret data; identify results that merit prompt clinical action.
- Perform physical assessments of patients; analyze trends in patient conditions; suggest possible alterations in treatment regimens according to research protocols.
- Perform protocol activities including study drug administration, data collection and submission, patient counseling and physical assessment.
- Maintain contact with patients and referring physicians to explain patient’s conditions and symptoms; interpret results of laboratory tests; discuss the future status of patients who have participated in the study.
- Interface with the inpatient and outpatient unit staffs to assess patient concerns and facilitate compliance with protocol studies.
- Examine and monitor patients during protocol studies; ensure the collection of a complete clinical database on each patient.
- Ensure that protocol and regulatory requirements are met in terms of patient safety and research goals.
- Participate in scheduled clinical update lectures at the LDB, branch meetings, clinical grand rounds and various relevant lectures.
- Respond to telephone inquiries from protocol patients regarding management problems; answer questions regarding patient medications, disease processes or health-related matters.
- Provide counseling and teaching for patients and their families as appropriate; direct inquiries to section chiefs or medical staff fellows if additional action is necessary.
- Perform preliminary review of patient referral and inquiries; obtain additional clinical and/or historical information as necessary based on research protocol criteria; direct information to the attending physician for action; work with physicians in writing letters to communicate with patients.
- Determine appropriate diagnostic testing in conjunction with medical staff.
- Stay abreast of the current therapeutics and clinical practices for patients with liver disease.
- Gather data for yearly IRB reviews; coordinate the submission process.
- Work with staff on prescheduling the appropriate evaluations, arranging patient travel and providing the patient with written confirmation of the appointment time and a list of the scheduled diagnostic testing.
- Schedule appropriate medical consultations as necessary.
- Participate in the weekly patient care conference; assemble diagnostic studies (x-rays and scans) for review at the conference.
- Attend professional meetings and seminars.
- Review and summarize relevant literature.
- Identify and implement ways to improve operating procedures, patient care and decrease costs.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is lowest priority of those ranked
Minimum Education
Associate's
Additional Qualifications:
Certifications & Licenses
- Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience with CPR certification
- Master’s degree in Nursing with current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
- Three (3) years specialized experience plus a Bachelor’s degree is equivalent to a Master’s degree
Field of Study
- Nursing
Software
- MS Office Suite
Skills
- Experience working on clinical Protocols
- Strong diagnostic and clinical skills
- Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with Med-Surg Nursing
Disclaimer:The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals 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.
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 on 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: careers@axleinfo.com
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).
Overview
Axle is seeking a highly ambitious, adaptable, structured, and detail-oriented Clinical Protocol Manager to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID),Division of Allergy, Immunology and Transplantation, (DAIT).
Responsibilities
- Provide support to clinical investigators and their staff in the development of clinical trial and observational study protocols and informed consent forms.
- Provide support to clinical investigators and their staff in the development and implementation of study SOPs.
- Oversee clinical trials and large observational studies, e.g., track and report on study milestones, oversee site monitoring activities, and review site monitoring reports.
- Train and educate clinical site staff about protocol procedures, informed consent processes, regulatory aspects of research and GCP compliance.
- Work with CRAs or other extramural workers to monitor sites for regulatory compliance, e.g. site and staff licensing.
- Work with CRAs or other extramural workers to monitor sites for protocol compliance, e.g., review site reports.
- Provide guidance to site staff throughout the course of a clinical or observational study.
- Develop and maintain internal documents for clinical trials not supported by Clinical Research Organizations.
- Overall, during study development and throughout the duration of a clinical study, provide guidance and recommendations to investigators and their staff, as well as to other DAIT/NIAID staff involved in the study.
Experience Required / Requirements
- RN, NP, PA or MD degrees (practicing license not necessary)
- Minimum of three (3) years recent experience in managing, conducting or monitoring clinical trials.
- Current GCP training.
- Experience in clinical data management.
- Familiarity with IRB requirements.
- Excellent writing skills
Benefits
- 100% Medical, Dental & Vision premium 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)
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:
careers@axleinfo.com
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.
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).
Overview
Axle is seeking a highly ambitious, adaptable, structured, and detail-orientedScientific Program Analyst to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID),Division of Extramural Activities (DEA), Scientific Review Program (SRP).
Responsibilities
- Identify all personnel participating on a grant application/contract proposal and documenting their scientific and administrative roles to enable the SRO to manage scientific conflict of interest.
- Create, collate, and organize scientific expertise datasets on peer reviewers for review assignment actions by the SRO.
- Conduct similarity searches in the Information for Management, Planning, Analysis, and Coordination (IMPAC) II system to develop a preliminary list of potential subject matter experts for a given scientific area to serve on a peer review panel for consideration by the SRO.
- Update the Research Initiative Management System (RIMS).
- Coordinate the completion of pre-review and post-review conflict of interest certifications of NIH staff in attendance at a peer review meetings.
- Assist SRO in the conduct of the reviewer meeting, by documenting the outcome of peer review meetings and disseminates results to NIH stakeholders and grant applicants within one business day after the completion of a peer review meeting.
- Compile key meeting documents for archival purposes to maintain compliance with the NIH and Review Program’s peer review meeting document archival policy.
- Develop critique template/Technical Evaluation Score Sheet (TESS) for use by the NIH peer review panel members to develop written scientific and technical evaluations for assigned grant applications/contract proposals.
- Download, process, and verify data from grant applications/contract proposals into a peer review data analysis and management system (Scientific Review Data Management System [SRDMS], Reviewer Recruitment Module, or equivalent).
- Compile scientific peer review meeting roster, verify for accuracy, take corrective actions where necessary, and disseminate this information to IC stakeholders (Program Staff, DEA, Budget Office, IC-OD etc.) by timely issuance of memoranda on behalf of the SRO.
- On behalf of the SRO, coordinate contractual agreements for meeting space, sleeping rooms, and audio-video facilities for off-site, face-to-face peer review meetings.
- Ensure compliance with the travel expenses reimbursement policies for federal employees serving on a scientific peer review panel, and serve as a point-of-contact to troubleshoot travel plans and reimbursement of allowable peer review meeting expenses for panel members.
- Develop a report for honoraria payments to the NIH peer review panel members for approval by the SRO.
- Analyze administrative data from applications/proposals.
- Identify and develop a thorough understanding of the critical administrative elements of the assigned FOA such as page limits, budget caps, mandatory elements, special attachments, period of performance, letters of support, renewal and resubmission permissions, etc. for the submission of a grant application/contract proposal.
- Review grant applications/contract proposals for adherence to the critical requirements listed in the FOA and applicable NIH peer review policies on page limits, biosketch format, font and spacing requirements, cover letter, appendix material, etc.
- Identify administrative non-compliant grant applications/contract proposals, develop documentation for action on these grant applications/contract proposals and presents findings to the SRO for further action.
- Coordinate activities for the return of non-compliant grant applications with IC Referral staff.
- Identify grant applications/contract proposals for which Letters of Intent were received by the NIH and collect data on grant applications/contract proposals that are being submitted without a prior Letter of Intent.
- Monitor the status of grant application/contract proposal processing and receipt by the IC Review Program.
- Provide administrative support to the branch as needed.
Experience Required / Requirements
- The position requires a relevant biomedical degree, preferably a MS, or BS with a few years of experience in a lab, medical setting, or scientific administration. The more relevant degrees include medical technology, biomedical health sciences, translational microbiology, immunology, biotechnology, etc.
- Degrees in public health, psychology, ecology, zoology, etc. do not adequately meet the needs of the program.
- If the candidate has a BS in Biology, s/he should demonstrate they have taken relevant coursework such as microbiology, immunology, parasitology, virology, and/or genetics to be considered qualified for the position.
Benefits
- 100% Medical, Dental & Vision premium 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)
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:
careers@axleinfo.com
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.
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).
Job Description:
Axle Informatics is seeking a highly experienced Solutions Architect to support corporate/growth solution development to provide in-depth problem solving to provide technology recommendations and data strategies to design solutions that solve a variety of business objectives and IT solution needs. You will work closely with other members of the Axle Growth / Operations team to develop responses to RFI/RFP for a wide range of contracting vehicles as well as current and future government clients.
Responsibilities:
- Create and present high-level solution designs/architecture to both internal and external customers
- Establish relationships and partnerships to assist in finding opportunities, closing opportunities, and enabling growth and delivery.
- Manage proposals from start to finish to include solution development, Basis of Estimates, risks and mitigations in collaboration with the proposal management team to ensure all elements are presented in a successful fashion.
- Collaborate with client-facing teams, extract the most pressing project challenges, build consistent storylines, and develop compliant and compelling solutions that address challenges
- Translate highly detailed requirements into integrated storylines and scenario responses suitable for executive consumption
- Develop and maintain effective internal and external business relationships in clients and industry partners
- Understand cloud services and technology ecosystems, architectures, and trends, and provides technical consulting to Portfolio leaders and customers as a true trusted advisor.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 10+ years of experience with a wide variety of solutions sets, including systems engineering, integration principles, systems development life cycle activities, training, information operations, or intelligence collection
- 5+ years of experience with leading the development and integration of proposal content for federal solicitations with ability to analyze/understand solicitation requirements
- Deep understanding of the capture process within the Federal space
- Deep Technical expertise with the ability to generate solutions for a wide variety of focus areas including DevSecOps, Infrastructure Services, Cloud Computing, Data Science, Data Management, etc.
- Proven ability to drive innovation into proposed solutions
- Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
- 100% Medical Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
- Educational Benefits for Career Growth
- Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
- Employee Referral Bonus
- 401K Matching
- Flexible Spending Accounts:
- Healthcare (FSA)
- Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
- Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
- Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)
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 careers@axleinfo.com.
Disclaimer: The above is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individual’s assigned to this position or job. 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 or responsibilities as needed.
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).
Job Description
Axle Informatics is seeking a HHS Business Development Manager with broad strategic perspective and demonstrated performance developing qualified opportunity pipelines by cultivating relationships and marketing research focused solutions across the Federal Health organizations.
Responsibilities
- Identify and qualify opportunities that strategically align with company goals and objectives
- Develop and refine win strategies and associated action plans on targeted pursuits
- Building relationships with potential clients across HHS and identifying areas to market Axle solutions and capabilities
- Respond to RFIs, sources sought, and RFPs
- Identify partnership needs and cultivate partner relationships in collaboration with growth leadership to include opportunity identification and qualification, shaping, selling, and closing capture efforts to win new business.
- Conduct market research and offer strategic recommendations on how advance our business
- Working with the proposal manager and writers to weave together win themes and strategies into our proposal responses and participating in solution development, writing, and reviews
- Drive business to existing GWACs and IDIQs
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant technical field
- 5-8 years of relevant professional experience in the Federal contracting
- Extensive relationships within HHS government stakeholders and firms doing business within
- Must have Rolodex to HHS
- Ability to influence and interact with government leadership
- Detailed understanding of HHS as well as relationships with key decision makers
- Attention to detail with strong communication, negotiation, client relationship building skills
- Knowledge of various contracting vehicles and the benefits of each
- Ability to understand technical information and communicate it to non-technical stakeholders
- Identify and attend key industry days and conferences
- Excellent computer skills with competence in Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Key personal attributes for success in this role include self-reliance, self-initiative, team building, excellent interpersonal skills, positive demeanor and disposition, and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Benefits
- 100% Medical Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
- Educational Benefits for Career Growth
- Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
- Employee Referral Bonus
- 401K Matching
- Flexible Spending Accounts:
- Healthcare (FSA)
- Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
- Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
- Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)
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 careers@axleinfo.com.
Disclaimer: The above is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individual’s assigned to this position or job. 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 or responsibilities as needed.