Biological Scientist

Axle • Bethesda, MD

4h • $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

• Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or a related discipline.
• Three (3) years of specialized experience plus a Master's degree is equivalent to a Ph.D.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in Molecular Biology, Immunocytochemistry or a related field.
• MS Office Suite
• Demonstrates knowledge of maintaining accurate and detailed records
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper laboratory disposal methods and safety procedures
• Demonstrates experience working in a laboratory environment
• Demonstrated experience in performing surgical procedures with small animals

Responsibilities

• Provide services and deliverables through performance of support services.
• Participate in the design, planning, conduct, and publication of experiments.
• 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.
• Provide technical experience needed to assist in studying the basic principles of plant and animal life.
• Perform detailed technical analyses including genetic studies and measurement of cellular functional phenotypes of patients.
• Assist with performing basic laboratory experiments and procedures.
• Perform clinical and research testing on fresh samples of patients blood for macrophage analysis and fungal assays to help clinical decision making of patients with meningitis.
• This will include macrophage polarization studies by flow cytometry, macrophage fungal killing assays and ultra-sensitive cerebrospinal fluid fungal colony counts of patients on the day of the lumbar puncture.
• Prepare, organize and maintain various lab samples, supplies, and equipment.
• Interpret, evaluate, and discuss the results of each experiment including the patient sample analysis with the Principal Investigator as part of the planning process for subsequent studies.
• Oversee animal work in the laboratory including multiple knockout mouse strains generated at considerable cost to the government, conducted under animal LCIM 12E as well as oversee all animal under this protocol.
• Learn new laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Review and research the proper handling and methods of utilization for different biological and chemical materials in regular use in the laboratory.
• Prepare various media, stock supplies and other reagents for use in the laboratory.

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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree