Sr. Staff Scientist - Genomics

Axle · Rockville, MD · Other

Posted 2026-06-02

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(ID: 2026-2186)

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).

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 seeking a Genomics Technician to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) supporting the Center for Human Immunology, Autoimmunity, and Inflammation (CHI). CHI is a trans-NIH initiative whose mission is to provide a collaborative resource for NIH investigators. Created in 2009, CHI is focused on combining scientific expertise, advanced technologies and tailored informatics, to better understand human immune function and pathophysiology. Systems-scale approaches are developed and used for deep profiling of immune states during disease progression or clinical interventions, such as vaccination and cancer immunotherapy with an ultimate goal to provide novel immunological insights and enable key lab discoveries to be rapidly translated into disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

Job Duties:

Member of high-performing interdisciplinary research team.

Process cell suspensions for single-cell analysis using 10x Genomics instruments.

Perform bulk RNA-Seq, scRNA-Seq, CITE-Seq, ATAC-Seq, and other immune profiling single-cell assays.

Prepare and QC RNA and DNA samples for sequencing.

Perform routine maintenance, operation and troubleshooting of 10x Genomics, Illumina, and high-throughput robotic automation instrumentation.

Perform spatial transcriptomics using 10x Visium or similar technologies.

Sample processing and Biobanking.

Keep detailed records of experimental procedures.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in molecular biology, biochemistry, or related field.

Minimum of two (2) years of work experience preparing NGS and/or 10x libraries and performing Illumina sequencing.

Proficient in molecular and cellular biology techniques.

Familiarity with bioinformatics/sequence analysis is desirable but not required.

Experience with spatial transcriptomics technologies, specifically 10x Visium or VisiumHD, is required.

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

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.

Salary Range

$80,000—$90,000 USD

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