Overview

Axle is looking to add a driven, flexible, organized, and meticulous Biologist to our dynamic team. The Contractor(s) shall provide services in support of the overall functions of the Vaccine Production Program (VPP), Vaccine Research Center (VRC). 

Technical Requirements:

• Develop viral vaccines, recombinant proteins and/or virus-like particles or monoclonal antibodies.

• Perform investigations and documentation of cell line growth, optimization of cell culture/fermentation conditions, cell culture technology development, improvement of cell culture platforms, modeling of cell culture behavior, troubleshooting of cell culture/fermentation processes, and tech transfer of defined cell culture/fermentation processes to the clinical

  production facility.

• Capture process descriptions and results in lab notebooks, tech transfer documents, and technical reports.

• Independently set-up and operate bioreactors and other cell culture equipment required for development studies.

• Perform cell culture experimental studies.

• Participate in project and laboratory meetings, keep current with compliance obligations, and be responsible for maintenance of the laboratory and equipment.

• Contribute results and studies for publication in peer reviewed journals.

• Develop experimental protocols (EP) for cell culture development studies for transients and/or stable cell line project and present finding, including:

  • Coordinate with Project leads and Project Management on EP goals
  • Design experimental conditions
  • Compile data into project-based presentations
  • Communicate results in project meetings

• Serve as SME in new technologies initiatives, such as perfusion-based cell culture methods, and novel transient transfection techniques.

• Contribute to Lab Operations initiatives including:

  • Responsible for FLEX2 bioanalyzer maintenance/troubleshooting

  • Responsible for upkeep of BIOS 16 Floor centrifuge maintenance and consumables supplies

  • Coordinate with Lab Operations manager on Lab Organizational efforts (e.g. 5S,

    KANBAN)

Specific Qualifications:

• B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, or related life science degree is required.
• 3-5 years of industry-level experience in cell culture development is required.
• Experience with tech transfer of cell culture processes to manufacturing is required.

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.

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.

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Salary Range: $80,000 USD - $85,000 USD