Biological Scientist

Axle • Bethesda, MD

3h • $105,000 - $112,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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 Biological Scientist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) located in Bethesda, MD.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Biology, Life Sciences or a related discipline. Three (3) years of specialized experience plus a Bachelor’s degree is equivalent to a Master’s degree.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in biology or a related field.
• Demonstrates experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Experience in Microsoft Office, Excel, and statistical software such as Prism.
• Demonstrates knowledge of maintaining accurate and detailed records.
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper laboratory disposal methods and safety procedures.
• Professional knowledge of the theories, principles, and methods of scientific specialty or subspecialty and related disciplines, such as biology, microbiology, chemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, virology, genetics

Responsibilities

• Review and research the proper handling and methods of utilization for different biological and chemical materials in regular use in the laboratory
• Maintain accurate, daily records of experiments and results in pen in bound laboratory notebooks
• Perform a wide variety of complex procedures and techniques; cell culture, DNA analysis, DNA isolation, DNA purification, DNA sequencing, flow cytometry, gene cloning, manipulation of radioactive isotopes
• Provides technical experience needed to assist in studying the basic principles of plant and animal life
• Provide specialized scientific support, including participation on the design, planning, conduct, and publication of experiments
• Assists with performing basic laboratory experiments and procedures
• Prepare various media, stock supplies, and other reagents for use in the laboratory
• Prepares, organizes and maintains various lab samples, supplies, and equipment
• Work with human blood, body fluids or tissues, or other bloodborne pathogens in the research laboratory
• Perform classification of pathogenic strains isolated from patients
• Learns new laboratory techniques and procedures
• Assist in laboratory supervision of student training such as teaching research concepts and helping with practice for presentation on an ad-hoc basis

Benefits

• 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)
• Certifications & Licenses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level