Biologist

About this role

(ID: 2026-2563)

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).

Position Information:

Under this task order, the contractor will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the NIH Clinical Center, Department of Transfusion Medicine, Human Leukocyte Antigen Laboratory. The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through performance of support services.

Certifications & Licenses

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American Board of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics certification eligible.

Field of Study

• Genetics

• Microbiology

• Miscellaneous Biology

Software

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MS Office Suite

Skills

• Strong communications skills, both oral and written.

• Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.

Deliverables:

• Work products and documents related to performing work in the DTM HLA Laboratory, including specimen processing, DNA extraction and quantitation, molecular HLA typing utilizing polymerase chain reaction (PCR), SSP, SSO, SBT, NGS, agarose preparation and gel electrophoresis, interpretation of all HLA typing results and various HLA antibody screening methods and interpretation. - Ad-Hoc

• Work products and documents related to the identification of unusual HLA antibody and typing patterns; maintain leadership and support role to staff; perform final review analysis process and determine any discrepancies which need resolution; participate in the review and audit of laboratory records and SOPs. - Ad-Hoc

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