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<div style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Tahoma';">(ID: 2026-3883)
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<p><strong>Axle</strong> 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).</p>
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<p><strong>Benefits We Offer:</strong></p>
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<li>100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees</li>
<li>Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays</li>
<li>401K match up to 5%</li>
<li>Educational Benefits for Career Growth</li>
<li>Employee Referral Bonus</li>
<li>Flexible Spending Accounts:
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<li>Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)</li>
<li>Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)</li>
<li>Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)</li>
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<p style="margin: 0; text-align: start;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255); color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;"><span class="TextRun SCXW190798146 BCX8 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 20.7px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; white-space: pre-wrap; word-spacing: 0px;" data-contrast="auto">The Bioinformatics / Data Scientist will conduct comprehensive analyses of multi-omics data generated from organoid systems and corresponding normal tissues. The position is central to the SOM Center’s research objectives, focusing on characterizing organoid fidelity, identifying biomarkers of successful differentiation, and developing computational frameworks for organoid quality assessment.</span></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></span></p>
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<p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> 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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: <span style="color: black;"><a href="mailto:[redacted]" target=" _blank">[redacted]</a> </span></p>
<p>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.</p>
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</div><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$105,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$120,000 USD</span></div></div></div>