Job Description

(ID: 2026-1776)

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 Research Analyst to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) in Bethesda, MD.

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)

Work collaboratively with data scientists and application developers to develop informatics infrastructure and support for rare diseases research.
Deliverables:

• Update in tasks management and documentation, data QC, data processing, programming scripts, database development, and/or data visualization - Bi-Weekly

• Present update to other team members - Bi-Weekly

Responsibilities:

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  Collaborate with staff on the planning, coordination and implementation activities for assigned research programs and the management and evaluation of grant and research applications. - 1
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  Develop analytical documents that synthesizes and presents results of data analyses and draws inferences, outlines options, and makes recommendations that bear on program activities and policies. - 2
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  Work with staff on researching and drafting technical reports, analyzing data from the studies and publishing research findings. - 3
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  Produce publication quality, informative graphical representations of images from research studies. - 4
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  Participate on publications team on the development and production of annual and quadrennial news publications. - 5
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  Provides technical experience needed to assist in analyzing scientific and technical research projects.

• Work with staff to analyze scientific, technical, programmatic and administrative data to identify trends and accomplishments and to make budgetary and programmatic projections.

• Prepares various reports and presentations detailing analyses of data.

• Performs basic research of various forms of scientific and technical literature and prepares summaries and in-depth reviews.

• Research, develop, review and revise a variety of documents and reports related to Institute initiatives, programs and research.

• Research and perform quality control programs using selected statistical methods for use in quality control analysis.

• Coordinates with staff in order to communicate research progress and results.

• Work with staff in preparing written reports pertaining to research progress and performance, or to operational, financial or other issues.

• Recommend changes and improvements in research processes and procedures.

• Design and present variety of standardized scientific, technical, operational and performance summaries, reports and dashboards.

Education

• Bachelors required

Field of Study

• Computer and Information Systems

• Computer Programming and Data Processing

• Computer Science

• Information Sciences

• Mathematics and Computer Science

• Business Management and Administration

• Management Information Systems and Statistics

Software

• Python

• JIRA

• Confluence

Skills

• Computer programming

• Database development and maintenance

• Data visualization

• Project management

• Data QC

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.

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Salary Range $70,000—$78,000 USD