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Departments at Axle
Axle Benefits
Who’s Who?
100

This is the process of extracting RNA from cells or tissues so scientists can study gene expression.

What is RNA Isolation?

100

Axle uses this type of online storage system instead of physical servers.

What is the cloud?

100

This department focuses on identifying new opportunities, building partnerships, and expanding Axle Informatics' reach within the healthcare and bioscience industries.

What is the Business Development department?

100

To support employees’ personal lives, Axle offers flexible schedules and this type of work arrangement that blends remote and in-office work.


What is hybrid work?

100

This is the person you would reach out to about immigration questions 

Who is Sonal 

200

Axle Informatics was founded in this year, marking the beginning of its work at the intersection of bioscience and information technology.

What is 2002?

200

Axle Informatics uses this branch of AI, which enables computers to learn from data without being explicitly programmed.

What is machine learning?

200

This department is responsible for promoting Axle Informatics’ services, managing branding efforts, and engaging with stakeholders through various media channels.

What is Marketing and Communications

200

Axle offers employees this much of paid leave to contractors to ensure they can rest and recover throughout the year.

What is 120 hours of PTO & 5 days of sick 

200

This Axle leader has over 30 years of experience & specializes in strategic planning, financial management, and leveraging technology to advance healthcare.

PS- this person is a SharePoint advocate! 

Who is Gary Mays

300

This is a special lab test that helps scientists' study tiny cells in a liquid sample, like blood. It shines light on each cell to learn about its size, shape, and other features. The more advanced the machine, the more details and colors it can detect.

What is Flow Cytometry?

300

Axle Informatics specializes in blending bioscience with this field, which includes AI, machine learning, and data analysis.

What is information technology?

300

This department manages company budgets, financial planning, and cost analysis to ensure Axle Informatics remains profitable and financially stable.

What is the Finance Department 

300

Employees at Axle can save for the future with this common employer-sponsored investment plan. 

bonus if you can say the amount offered

401k (up to 5% match)

300

This individual at Axle Informatics started the Axe Award, which fosters a fun and creative way to boost morale and recognize employee achievements.

Who is Shelley Coombs!! :)

400

This technique helps in the proper management of animals by providing proper food, shelter and protection against diseases to domestic animals.

What is Animal Husbandry? 
400

This NIH IC was a key player in the Human Genome Project, which sequenced the entire human genome, making a major impact on genetics research.

What is the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)?

400

The Talent Acquisition department uses this type of process to ensure they select the best candidates based on their skills, experience, and cultural fit for Axle.

What is Prescreening?

400

Employees looking to further their education may receive financial assistance through this type of company benefit.

What is tuition assistance?

400

This individual at Axle Informatics serves as the Director of Programs and Operations, overseeing day-to-day activities and ensuring the successful execution of programs across the company.

What is Wunmi Omotayo?

500

With this technique we can see how many different DNA fragments are present in a sample and how large they are relative to one another.

What is a Electrophoresis?

500

The National Institutes of Health was established in this year and is one of the major agencies of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

What is 1930?

500

This department at Axle ensures that employees have the resources they need for resolving conflicts, understanding workplace policies, and receiving support for personal or professional concerns.

What is the HR Department?

500

Axle provides financial security by offering short-term and long-term versions of this benefit in case of illness or injury. 

Bonus: Name the duration of each 

What is disability insurance? 

STD - maximum benefit period of 13 weeks.

LTD - runs until the normal Social Security retirement age or until the end of the qualifying disability.

500

This individual at Axle Informatics is involved in various processes, making a major impact while fostering a welcoming demeanor and promoting a positive workplace culture. They are often referred to as someone who gives away candy and sweets to lift morale.

Who is Korey Whiting?

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