Biosafety Level Four Laboratory Scientist

Axle; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401K matching

Educational benefits

Employee referral bonus

Flexible spending accounts

Parking reimbursement

Dependent care assistance

Transportation reimbursement

Job summary

Axle is seeking a Biosafety Level Four Laboratory Scientist to support NIH Clinical Center work in No, MD. The role requires a Master’s degree and prior BSL-4 lab experience in virology/immunology, with responsibilities spanning translational research, data interpretation, and lab coordination.

Responsibilities include presenting updates, maintaining sample inventories, and applying advanced immunology and virology techniques in a biosafety-first environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a bioscience field (e.g., Microbiology) with focus on virology/immunology.
• Prior experience in biosafety level 4 labs conducting virology and immunology assays.
• Familiarity with specimen storage and accountability procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct translational human and animal research on high-consequence viral infections.
• Analyze experimental data and write reports summarizing findings.
• Coordinate work of technicians, technologists, and scientists.
• Develop and maintain proficiency in safe operations in a BSL-4 environment.
• Assist with basic lab experiments and procedures.
• Establish/maintain accurate sample inventory and lab supplies.

Skills

Immunology assays

Molecular virology

Specimen storage

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Biosafety Level 4 lab experience

Job description

(ID: 2026-2897)

Axle is a bioscience andinformation technology company that offers advancements intranslational research, biomedical informatics, and datascience applications to research centers and healthcareorganizations nationally and abroad. With experts inbiomedical science, software engineering, and programmanagement, we focus on developing and applying researchtools and techniques to empower decision-making andaccelerate research discoveries. We work with some of thetop research organizations and facilities in the countryincluding multiple institutes at the National Institutes ofHealth (NIH).

Axleis seeking a Biosafety Level Four Laboratory Scientist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the Clinical Center (CC) located in No, MD.

Benefits We Offer:

• 100%Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K match up to 5%
• EducationalBenefits for Career Growth
• Employee Referral Bonus
• FlexibleSpending Accounts:
  • Healthcare (FSA)
  • ParkingReimbursement Account (PRK)
  • DependentCare Assistant Program (DCAP)
  • TransportationReimbursement Account (TRN)

Position Overview

Biosafety Level Four Laboratory Scientist, CC: The purpose of this position is to support research in the Clinical Center and NIAID biosafety level 4 laboratory, including translational studies of emerging viral pathogens. Requires a Master's degree and prior experience working in biosafety level 4 labs conducting virology and immunology assays. A background in Microbiology, familiarity with specimen storage and accountability, and skills in immunology assays and basic and molecular virology are required/preferred.

Additional Qualifications

Certifications & Licenses

• Prior experience working in biosafety level 4 labs conducting virology and immunology assay

Field of Study

• Microbiology

Software

• Familiarity with specimen storage and accountability

Skills

• Immunology assays
• Basic and molecular virology

Deliverables

• Meet with lab members to present updates — Weekly

Statement of Work Details

• Conducts translational human and animal research on pathogenesis and treatment of high consequence emerging viral infections (e.g., Ebola, Nipah virus) — 1
• Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings — 2
• Coordinate the work of biological technicians and technologists and other scientists — 3
• Develops and maintains proficiency working safely and effectively in a biosafety level four laboratory environment — 4
• 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
• Establishes and maintains accurate reliable sample inventory
• Learns new laboratory techniques and procedures
• Implements existing and assimilates new assays and techniques related to virology and immunology

Disclaimer: Theabove description is meant to illustrate the generalnature of work and level of effort being performedby individuals assigned to this position or jobdescription. This is not restricted as a completelist of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/orassignments required. Individuals may be required toperform duties outside of their position, jobdescription or responsibilities as needed.

The diversity ofAxle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmlycommitted to providing equal opportunity in all aspects ofemployment and will not tolerate any illegal discriminationor harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, nationalorigin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status,sexual orientation, status with respect to publicassistance, and other characteristics protected under state,federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, orinduce 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

$70,000 — $77,000 USD