Biomedical Scientist – Translational Research (PhD)

Socket.dev; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid time off

401K match

Educational benefits

Employee referral bonus

Flexible spending accounts

Parking reimbursement

Dependent care

Transportation reimbursement

Job summary

Axle seeks a Biological Scientist to join the NIH/NIAID team in Bethesda, MD, delivering specialized translational research support across molecular biology and immunocytochemistry areas. You will design, perform and interpret experiments, maintain meticulous notebooks, and contribute to publications while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in a dynamic laboratory environment.

The role requires strong record-keeping, data analysis, and collaboration with principal investigators.

Qualifications

• Requires Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or related discipline.
• Three years of specialized experience plus a Master's degree equivalency.
• Minimum of two years in Molecular Biology, Immunocytochemistry or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized scientific support including design, planning, conduct and publication of experiments.
• Maintain accurate daily lab notebooks and records of experiments.
• Perform complex procedures: cell culture, DNA analysis/isolation/purification/sequencing, flow cytometry, gene cloning and related techniques.
• Oversee animal work and manage multiple knockout mouse strains under protocol.

Skills

Record-keeping

Lab safety

Laboratory experience

Animal work

Education

Ph.D. in Biological Sciences

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Axle seeks a Biological Scientist to join the NIH/NIAID team in Bethesda, MD, delivering specialized translational research support across molecular biology and immunocytochemistry areas. You will design, perform and interpret experiments, maintain meticulous notebooks, and contribute to publications while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in a dynamic laboratory environment.

The role requires strong record-keeping, data analysis, and collaboration with principal investigators.