Biological Scientist

Axle • Bethesda, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Axle is seeking a Biological Scientist to support research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), in Bethesda, Maryland. The role provides specialized laboratory and scientific support for research developing novel chemotherapeutics and immunotherapeutics for tuberculosis and related diseases. Work includes coordinating drug-screening projects, performing automated high-throughput screening (HTS), conducting molecular biology studies, and communicating research progress with collaborators. The position also involves work in a biosafety level 3 (BSL-3) screening laboratory, preparing project documentation, training laboratory personnel, and maintaining a database of screening results. The anticipated base compensation range is $100,000–$110,000 USD, with actual salary dependent on experience, qualifications, skills, and location.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree.
• Professional knowledge of the theories, principles, and methods of a scientific specialty or subspecialty and related disciplines, such as biology, microbiology, chemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, drug discovery, and biochemistry.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a science-related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate screening projects, establish deadlines, recommend assignments, and monitor and summarize project progress.
• Prepare project status reports and memos for management; share screening results and progress updates with collaborators.
• Coordinate compound delivery and track receipt of domestic and international shipments, following up on delayed shipments.
• Collaborate with NCATS investigators on project timelines and shared resources in the BSL-3 screening laboratory.
• Perform HTS against Mycobacterium tuberculosis and other approved microorganisms of therapeutic relevance in the BSL-3 laboratory.
• Operate laboratory screening equipment and associated microplate readers.
• Isolate RNA and DNA, clone genes, and perform transcriptional profiling to investigate screening hits.
• Collaborate on screening project development and track processes, progress, and deliverables.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), presentations, and materials for drug-screening projects.
• Train new laboratory personnel working in the BSL-3 screening laboratory.
• Generate a database of profiling results from BSL-3 screening projects.
• Research, analyze, develop, and implement internationally accepted screening guidance and procedures.
• Meet with laboratory members monthly to present updates.

Benefits

• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) match up to 5%.
• Educational benefits for career growth.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Flexible spending accounts, including healthcare FSA, parking reimbursement account (PRK), dependent care assistance program (DCAP), and transportation reimbursement account (TRN).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time