Staff Scientist - Genomics

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(ID: 2026-3178) Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics,

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OtherScientist

(ID: 2026-3178)

What We Offer

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✓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)

✓Performs next-generation sequencing library preparation and sequencing using Illumina platforms, following established standard operating procedures (SOPs).

✓Conducts RNA-seq and single-cell sequencing workflows, including sample preparation, library construction, sequencing setup, and post-run quality assessment.

✓Performs nucleic acid extractions from diverse biological samples, including tissues, cells, and bacterial cultures.

✓Supports project intake, sample tracking, and data documentation using laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and electronic lab notebooks.

✓Assists with basic downstream data quality control and interpretation in collaboration with bioinformatics staff.

✓Maintains accurate records of experiments, reagents, and sequencing runs to ensure reproducibility and regulatory compliance.

✓Participates in laboratory maintenance, instrument performance monitoring, and routine troubleshooting under supervision.

✓Follows all biosafety, chemical safety, and data security policies and completes required HHS/NIH training.

✓Collaborate closely with investigators to include but not limited to consultations, experimental design, organization, preparation of samples, and contributions to data analysis and biological interpretation.

✓Contributes to presentations, internal reports, and publications as appropriate.

✓Research, plan and engage in technology development projects to further the capabilities of the genomics group.

✓Working knowledge of Illumina sequencing platforms and NGS library preparation techniques.

✓Familiarity with RNA-seq and single-cell sequencing technologies (e.g., 10x Genomics or equivalent platforms).

✓Understanding of basic molecular biology techniques and experimental design.

✓Ability to follow detailed protocols, maintain accurate documentation, and meet project deadlines.

✓Strong organizational and communication skills to support a collaborative research environment.

✓Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving research needs.

✓Ph.D. in Genomics, Molecular Biology, Genetics, or related biological science.

✓Demonstrated hands-on experience with Illumina sequencing.

✓Experience or formal training in RNA-seq and/or single-cell sequencing workflows.

✓Experience working in a research laboratory or core facility environment.