Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

(ID: 2025-8627)

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 Biomedical Engineer to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) located in Hamilton, MT.

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

To provide services and deliverables through performance of support services. The individual will work within a team of equipment specialists ensuring reliable and safe bioresearch equipment.

Deliverables:

• Inspect Equipment - Weekly
• Work products and documents related to conducting preventive maintenance inspections of scientific and research equipment to determine component condition and operation sequences are within specifications - Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents related to maintaining, testing, calibrating, and repairing a wide variety of veterinary medical and biological research lab equipment, instruments and devices - Ad-Hoc

Work Details:

• Primary equipment serviced includes steam sterilization autoclaves, rack washers, tunnel washers, labware washers, drying ovens, bottle fillers, and animal watering systems. - 1

• Select proper replacement parts, modification kits, and identify materials, mechanisms, and components from a knowledge of electrical or electronic symbols, color codes, descriptions, and manufacturer's numbers. - 2

• Service laboratory instruments such as centrifuges, incubators, cryostats, x-ray film processors, anesthesia vaporizers, analytical balances, plate washers, rockers, cell shakers etc. - 3

• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections of scientific and research equipment to determine component condition and operation sequences are within specifications. - 4

• Designs and develops biomedical equipment.
• Calibrates electronic pipettors, pH sensors, conductivity sensors, pressure sensors and temperature sensors in accordance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards.
• Coordinates the testing and analysis process.
• Maintain and update master service records for scientific instruments and research services equipment; Inventory and update parts lists and procurement ordering data for scientific and research equipment.
• Tests the functionality of equipment and takes accuracy, sensitivity, and selectivity measurements.
• Maintain, test, calibrate and repair a wide variety of veterinary medical and biological research lab equipment, instruments and devices used across the entire RML campus.
• Maintenance and repair may include chemical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, vacuum, suction and pressure systems as well as water, steam, air, pressurized gases, and power supplies associated with equipment serviced.
• Repair mechanical equipment and mechanical assemblies using gears, shafts, and pulleys.
• Monitors biomedical equipment to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

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

Minimum Education:

Bachelor

Additional Qualifications:

Certifications & Licenses

• No Degree Required

Field of Study

• Less Than a bachelor's degree

Software

• N/A

Skills

• Conventional Shop Equipment
• Knowledge and application of mechanical, electrical, and electronic principles and circuitry, the ability to troubleshoot malfunctions, and the skill to repair and maintain a variety of scientific equipment
• Ability to interpret and apply schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, PID drawings, technical service manuals, and other specifications
• Skill in the use of electronic test equipment such as voltmeters, multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators
• Ability to use electrical test equipment such as meggers, ohmmeters, test meters; skill in the use of such equipment as micrometers and calipers to detect wear and misalignment of gears, cams, valves, and other mechanical parts; and ability to use seat wrenches, and pressure gauges when working on hydraulic systems

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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