Bioinformatics Scientist

(ID: 2026-1842)

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 Bioinformatics Scientist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute on Aging (NIA) located in Baltimore, 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)

Position Information:

Provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute on Aging. The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through performance of support services.

Additional Qualifications:

Certifications & Licenses

• Master’s degree in science related field

Field of Study

• Biology

Software

• MS office suite

Skills

• Strong communications skills, both oral and written

Deliverables:

• Clean Equipment - Ad-Hoc

• Run Validation - Ad-Hoc

• Inspect Equipment - Ad-Hoc

• Meet with lab members to present updates - Ad-Hoc

Statement of Work Details:

• Provide programming, data processing, and troubleshooting support for human population-based studies involving omics, clinical, phenotype, and wearable/sensor data. - 1
• Perform computational analyses using established bioinformatics and statistical methods for multi-omics and wearable datasets and integrate them into epidemiologic research. - 2
• Process raw data, including quality control, alignment, quantification, normalization, and generation of analysis-ready datasets. - 3
• Provide large-scale genome-wide DNA and protein sequence analysis. - 4
• Assist with development and maintenance of Oracle database for genomics and proteomics projects in the Translational Gerontology Branch TGB. - 5
• Provides programming and troubleshooting support to the Federal Government in the dissemination of research data.

• Assist with integration of laboratory-generated data with public and controlled-access datasets for downstream analysis and interpretation.

• Performs computations on research data analysis.

• Support development, execution, testing, and documentation of reproducible analysis pipelines and workflows.

• Works with staff on scientific programming and experimental design.

• Collaborate with laboratory staff and trainees on study planning, data analysis, result interpretation, and troubleshooting for internal and collaborative projects.

• Records observations and report results at weekly laboratory meetings.

• Prepare reports, tables, figures, slides, and written summaries of analytical results for laboratory meetings, progress reports, and scientific presentations.

• Maintain clear documentation of methods, analyses, and results in laboratory records and shared project resources.

• Contribute computational support to manuscripts, presentations, and other scientific products.

• Provides statistical support / analysis on research data.

• Analyze multi-omics, wearable and other longitudinal signal/-omics data using standard computational and statistical approaches.

• Maintain and organize omics data, metadata, analysis files, and related records for different projects, including data tracking, harmonization, documentation, backup, and controlled sharing.

• Help maintain laboratory databases, software tools, and computing resources used for bioinformatics analyses.

• Assist with development and maintenance of web tolls and web sites.

• Set up and maintain computer resources and networks of the Laboratory.

• Provide customer service by responding to questions about the LG web resources fromresearchers inside and outside the LG.

• Contribute to the publication of scientific reports.

• Provide computational support for members of the Laboratory.

• Maintain the computer and network system of the Laboratory.

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: [email protected]

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.