Biologist Inner Ear

Axle•Bethesda, MD

2d•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 Biologist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) located in Bethesda, MD. The Biologist provides advanced scientific and technical support to the Laboratory of Cell Structure and Dynamics within the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), Division of Intramural Research. The position supports investigations of inner ear cellular biology through the design and execution of laboratory experiments, preparation and analysis of biological specimens, management of transgenic mouse colonies, and collection and interpretation of microscopy data.

Requirements

Master's degree
Miscellaneous Biology field of study
Microsoft Office Software
Familiarity with state-of-the-art confocal microscopy systems
Experience with computational analysis of microscopy data
Experience with transgenic mice and mouse colony management
Experience with sample preparation for confocal microscopy

Responsibilities

Perform sample preparation for studies of rodent inner ear cellular biology
Collect and analyze biological data about relationships among and between organisms and their environment
Operate laboratory equipment to analyze samples
Analyze laboratory findings
Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data
Provides technical experience needed to assist in studying the basic principles of plant and animal life
Assists with performing basic laboratory experiments and procedures
Prepares, organizes and maintains various lab samples, supplies, and equipment
Learns new laboratory techniques and procedures
Written summaries of experimental findings, including figures and interpretations, delivered as needed for internal review, publications, and presentations
Periodic summaries of relevant scientific literature to support experimental design and methodology selection
Up-to-date inventory logs, reagent tracking, and equipment maintenance documentation
Provides updates (oral or written) during lab meetings or as requested by the COR or on-site manager