Assay Technologist / Research Associate

<div style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Tahoma';"> <div style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Tahoma';">(ID: 2026-1657)<br> <p><strong>Axle</strong> 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).</p> </div> <p> </p> <div style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Tahoma';"> <p><strong>Benefits We Offer:</strong></p> <ul> <li>100% Medical, Dental Vision Coverage for Employees</li> <li>Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays</li> <li>401K match up to 5%</li> <li>Educational Benefits for Career Growth</li> <li>Employee Referral Bonus</li> <li>Flexible Spending Accounts: <ul> <li>Healthcare (FSA)</li> <li>Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)</li> <li>Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)</li> <li>Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="ck-content" style="font-family: Segoe UI; font-size: 11pt;" data-wrapper="true"> <p style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"> </p> <p style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p> <p style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Axle</strong> is seeking a motivated <strong>Assay Technologist / Research Associate</strong> to join the Automated Cell Technologies section within the NCATS Research Services Core at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). </span><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">This position will support the development, optimization, and execution of stem cell–based and other cell-based assays for translational research and high-throughput screening initiatives. The successful candidate will contribute hands-on laboratory expertise in human iPSC culture, cellular differentiation, and phenotypic assay workflows within a collaborative research environment.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0;"> </p> <p style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <p style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Cell Culture Differentiation</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Maintain and expand human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) and other mammalian cell lines under defined culture conditions</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Perform established differentiation protocols and assist in optimizing workflows across multiple cell lineages</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Scale culture and differentiation procedures across various formats (e.g., flasks and multi-well plates)</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Monitor cell health, viability, and morphology; document culture performance</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"> </p> <p style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Assay Execution Support</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Execute cell-based assays to assess differentiation status and functional endpoints</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Perform immunocytochemistry and other phenotypic analyses following established protocols</span></li> <li><span style="font-fam ... (truncated, view full listing at source)