Marketing Intern
About the job
- Be a current junior or senior working toward a degree in Economics, Marketing, Business, or a related field.
- Be able to work independently at times and dedicate a minimum of 20 hours per week.
- Be able to work in a team environment with changing priorities.
- Have advanced online research capabilities and advanced personal computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Have excellent communication skills.
- Write copy for press releases and email blasts.
- Assist with creating content and managing Axle’s social media accounts, including Facebook and Twitter.
- Keep up with industry-related news.
- Write frequent blog content responding to bioscience and information technology news.
- Propose actionable strategies to inspire internal staff and external audiences.
- Research, perform, and engage strategies for data collection and application of social media analysis.
- Assess opportunities to analyze current client data for insights.
- Assist with administrative duties around the office.
- Have exceptional organizational skills to coordinate and track multiple projects and processes simultaneously.
- Create materials using Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
- Have basic knowledge of web development, including websites and social media.
- Have familiarity with scripting languages and tools such as .NET, CSS, or WordPress.
- Have a strong work ethic and remain calm under pressure in a live environment.
- Be able to learn quickly and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Have clear communication skills and strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrate critical, creative, and independent thinking.
- Have previous analytical experience from coursework or an internship.
- Be focused, dedicated, and self-motivated.
- Be passionate about Axle’s vision and mission.
About the company
Axle Informatics provides specialized informatics solutions for translational research, health informatics, and data science to biomedical research centers and healthcare organizations. Its offerings are customized software and data management platforms that help researchers collect, integrate, analyze, and visualize large research datasets, with end-to-end tools that automate data aggregation and deliver analytics, dashboards, and decision-support features. The company differentiates itself with an integrated, scientifically informed approach that bridges data science with application development, specifically focused on translational research and clinical data work rather than generic software. Axle’s goal is to advance public health by moving biomedical discoveries from the lab to bedside, improving healthcare outcomes.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Rockville, Maryland
Founded
2002
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Axle secured a $21 million NCATS support contract starting February 2025.
- Axle won a 2026 NHLBI systems biology task for single-cell genomics work.
- Axle’s May 2026 NIH and SK pharmteco partnership expands credibility in rare-disease gene therapy.
What critics are saying
- NIH concentration makes Axle vulnerable if NCATS and NHLBI rebid work in 2026.
- Axle filed and lost GAO protests in August 2026, signaling procurement pressure.
- Federal budget lapses instantly freeze specialized scientific services; Axle’s core contracts depend on appropriated NIH funding.
What makes Axle unique
- Axle Informatics won NIH NCATS and NHLBI work in 2025-2026.
- Axle combines biomedical staff scientists, cloud engineering, and translational research program management.
- Axle’s NIH foothold includes rare-disease gene therapy collaboration with SK pharmteco, May 2026.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Company Match
- Educational Benefits for Career Growth
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Flexible Spending Accounts