Research Analyst

Overview

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 Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) located 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)

Overall Position Summary and Objectives

​The purpose of this position is to support our clinical and research neuroimaging and neurophysiology projects with the goal of better understanding seizure localization and spread and furthering the evaluation of patients with drug resistant focal epilepsy. A successful applicant will have the experience and background to aid with acquisition, organization, and analysis of structural and functional MRI, MEG and EEG data.

Deliverables:

• Aid with acquisition of MRI, EEG and MEG data - Ad-Hoc
• Meet with lab members to present updates - Weekly
• Develop and maintain pipelines for data analysis including appropriate quality checks - Monthly
• Maintain positive relationships with other lab members and collaborators - Monthly

Work Details:

• Work with staff on researching and drafting technical reports, analyzing data from the studies and publishing research findings. 1
• Provide both technical recommendations on software usage and scientific advice about methods including data processing, heavy-atom searching, phasing, model building, and refinement. 2
• Work with staff on researching and preparing scientific and technical briefings, presentations and other reports in response to various requests. 3
• Produce publication quality, informative graphical representations of images from research studies. 4
• Research and draft recommendations to improvise specific scientific and technical research methodologies based on academic best practices. 5
• Provides technical experience needed to assist in analyzing scientific and technical research projects.
• Produce scientific, technical and operational graphics for use in internal and external communications, web.
• Identify data gaps and inconsistencies and analyze data to identify reasons for differences and recommend solutions.
• Prepares various reports and presentations detailing analyses of data.
• Provide recommendations for electronic databases, analytical tools and statistical applications necessary to conduct complex scientific, technical and programmatic analyses.
• Performs basic research of various forms of scientific and technical literature and prepares summaries and indepth reviews.
• 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.
• Research and draft recommendations to improve scientific, technical and operational processes and workflows.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is lowest priority of those ranked

Minimum Education

Bachelor's

Additional Qualifications:

​Certifications & Licenses

• Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Human Subjects Research

  Field of Study

• Neuroscience
• Computer Programming and Data Processing
• Biomedical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering

  Software

• Matlab
• PowerPoint
• Python

  Skills

• Establish collaborations
• Data collection
• Data analysis
• Manuscripts
• Scientific

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