Job description

Overview:
Axle Informatics 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 around the globe. 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).
*Overview*
Axle is seeking a highly ambitious, adaptable, structured, and detail-oriented Project Manager to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Vaccine Research Center (VRC), Vaccine Production Program (VPP).
*Responsibilities*

• Prepare VPP bulk drug candidate products for laboratory inventory in support of development and production of government vaccine and biotherapeutic investigational products, including:
• Obtain purified bulk vaccine candidates/biotherapeutics or bioreagents from the VPP downstream group.
• Verify all label information on the bulk from downstream is correct.
• Determine the aliquoting plan for each lot of bulk received per direction of the Scientific Operations Manager (SOM) for VPP or designee.
• Generate the correct number of labels per container size for each lot, and verify all information is correct.
• Perform the aseptic filling/aliquoting for each lot of bulk in a biological safety cabinet.
• Determine the storage location for each aliquoted lot (-80C, -30C, or 4C) as specified by either the SOM or designee.
• Prepare products for shipment to outside collaborators, following all NIH/IATA/DOT regulations.

• Prepare all shipping documentation necessary and ensure that all NIH/NIAID collaboration agreements are stated on shipping documents, under direction of VPP SOM Manager and/or VPP Strategic Leadership Team.
• Aid in the processing of laboratory requests for commercially available goods (CAG) from VPP stockroom or equivalent.
• Perform weekly verification of CAG held by VPP Scientific Operations and notify the VPP SOM or designee.
• Aid in response to departmental requests for instrument service, under the direction of the VPP SOM or designee.
• Follow established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by either the SOM or designee including but not limited to performance of property checks, maintenance of service contracts on lab equipment, biological/chemical waste removal, equipment moving, package delivery and various inventory levels.
• Serve as a backup emergency responder for all VPP REES (alarm system) monitored equipment.
• Operate dolly/ pallet jack in loading and unloading supplies and equipment.

*Experience Required / Requirements*

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, with 2 years relevant experience or HS diploma with 6-8 years of relevant experience is required.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Familiar with general scientific/biotechnology laboratory supply requirements.
• Strong analytical capabilities to prepare inventory analyses.
• Strong communication skills to communicate to internal and external stakeholders.
• Must have the ability to work as a team member.
• Prior experience working in a biological safety cabinet and/or a laminar flow hood is required.
• Demonstrated experience/training in sterile technique for handling biological products is
• Hands-on experience with product candidate inventory management systems is required.
• Must have current up to date training in USDOT and IATA training for biological shipping.
• Current training in RCRA, DOT and HAZCOM (GHS) is preferred.

*Benefits*

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision premium coverage for Employees
• Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
• Employee Referral Bonus
• 401K Match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Flexible Spending Accounts:

• Healthcare (FSA)
• Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
• Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
• Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

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 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.
*Disclaimer:* The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individual’s 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

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