Scientist

Axle • Bethesda, MD

6d • $120,000 - $125,000 • 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 Scientist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) located in Bethesda, MD.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a related discipline and three years of experience.
• Background in Biology
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Strong data presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Designing and conducting experiments using multi-electrode recording, slice and in vivo whole-animal electrophysiological recordings, and recordings in response to optogenetic light stimulation
• Maintaining laboratory notebooks and databases
• Analyzing data and preparing figures, summaries, reports, and presentations
• Training and mentoring junior staff on multi-electrode recording methods
• Design and conduct experiments and studies requiring the application of a broad professional knowledge of scientific theories and principles.
• Design and conduct independent experiments to complete a separate, previously initiated study using multi-electrode recording.
• Perform electrophysiological recordings in association with ongoing studies to understand sensory coding and neural plasticity in the mammalian olfactory bulb.
• Perform both slice recordings and in vivo whole animal recordings.
• Perform electrical recordings in response to optogenetic-induced light stimulation.
• Maintain and update laboratory notebooks and databases.
• Complete the data analysis associated with the multi-electrode project.
• Organize data from study and assemble them in figure format appropriate for publication.
• Prepare summaries, reports, and presentations.
• Train and provide support to staff on multi-electrode recording methods.

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: Mid Level