Biological Scientist

Axle; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401K match

Educational Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus

Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts

Parking Reimbursement Account

Dependent Care Assistant Program

Transportation Reimbursement Account

Job summary

Axle is seeking a Biological Scientist to join the NIH/NIAID Bethesda team, supporting translational research and high-throughput drug screening in a BSL-3 biosafety facility. The role focuses on coordinating screening projects, performing HTS, and communicating progress with collaborators.

The position requires a BS/BA in a sciences field, strong lab fundamentals, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Master’s degree preferred; salary range listed below.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a scientific field (biology, microbiology, chemistry, etc.).
• Professional knowledge of theories and methods in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and related disciplines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate screening projects, set deadlines, assign tasks, and monitor progress.
• Prepare status reports and memos; share results with collaborators.
• Manage domestic and international compound shipments and follow-ups.
• Collaborate with NCATS investigators on timelines and shared resources in BSL-3 screening lab.
• Perform HTS against Mycobacterium tuberculosis and other relevant organisms in BSL-3.
• Develop SOPs, presentations and materials for drug screening projects.
• Train new lab personnel in the BSL-3 screening lab.
• Generate a database of profiling results from screening projects.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA)

Tools

BioMek Fx

ECHO acoustic dispenser

BioTek instruments

ThermoFisher Multidrop

Opera Phenix

Job description

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.

Benefits We Offer:

• 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)

Position Overview

The Biological Scientist will provide specialized laboratory and scientific support for research focused on developing novel chemotherapeutics and immunotherapeutics for tuberculosis and related diseases. The role includes coordinating drug screening projects, performing automated high-throughput screening (HTS), conducting molecular biology studies, and communicating research progress with collaborators.

Responsibilities

Coordinate screening projects, establish deadlines, recommend assignments, and monitor and summarize project progress.

Prepare project status reports and memos for management and share screening results and progress updates with collaborators.

Coordinate compound delivery and track receipt of domestic and international compound shipments, including follow-up on delayed shipments.

Collaborate with National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) investigators on project timelines and shared resources in the biosafety level 3 (BSL-3) screening laboratory.

Perform HTS against Mycobacterium tuberculosis and other approved microorganisms of therapeutic relevance in the BSL-3 laboratory.

Operate BioMek Fx, ECHO acoustic dispenser, V spin centrifuge, plate sealer and peeler, BioTek and Certus liquid handlers, ThermoFisher Multidrop, Opera Phenix reader, Cytomat incubator, Pherastar FSX imager, Viaflo automated liquid handlers, and associated microplate readers.

Isolate ribonucleic acid (RNA) and deoxyribonucleic acid (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.

Required Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in a science-related field.

Meet with laboratory members monthly to present updates.

Disclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.

The diversity of Axle's employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.

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This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.

Salary Range

$100,000 - $110,000 USD

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