(ID: 2024-6008)
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 Scientific Data Engineer to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) located in Durham, NC.
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)
Overall Position Summary and Objectives
The Predictive Toxicology Branch of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is seeking an individual to develop methods and software for novel predictive models, including artificial intelligence (Al) and machine learning (ML) applications. This position will work across the Division of Translational Toxicology (DTT) to synthesize toxicoinformatic, spatiotemporal, dose-response, and systems toxicology data sources.
Deliverables:
- Facilitate implementation of software tools to be used by the entire Division. - Ad-Hoc
- Build and maintain a repository of shared code for new and ongoing projects. - Quarterly
- Contribute to team-science publications that describe new modeling applications. - Ad-Hoc
Work Details:
- Provides technical experience needed to assist in studying the basic principles of plant and animal life Publish research study results as lead author. 1
- Assists with performing basic laboratory experiments and procedures Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings. 2
- Learns new laboratory techniques and procedures Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data. 3
- Prepares, organizes, and maintains various lab samples, supplies, and equipment to analyze laboratory findings. 4
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is lowest priority of those ranked
Minimum Education
Masters
Additional Qualifications:
Certifications & Licenses:
- Bioinformatics training
Biochemistry degree or Biology Degree
Field of Study:
- Information Sciences
- Mathematics
- Biochemical Sciences
Software:
- Linux
- Java
- CSS
- Javascript
- ArcGIS
- PHP
- R
- Bash
- GitHub
Python
Skills:
- Work with Large Data Sets
- Pipeline Development
- Data Quality Control
- Data Harmonization
- Algorithm Development
- Statistical Modeling
- Data Cleaning
- Data Analysis
- Research
- Clinical and/or Translational Research
- Machine Learning
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.
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