Scientist

Axle Labs; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Paid Time Off

401K match

Educational Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Axle is a bioscience and IT company supporting the NIH’s National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) in Bethesda, MD. The Scientist role involves designing and conducting advanced neural recordings, maintaining data, and presenting findings.

Strong biology background, MS Office proficiency, and mentoring skills are required. The role offers a market-competitive salary with comprehensive benefits and a base compensation range of $120,000–$125,000 USD, depending on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Requires Master’s degree in a related discipline and three years of experience.
• Background in Biology; strong data presentation skills; proficiency with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments using multi-electrode recording and electrophysiology.
• Maintain notebooks and databases; analyze data and prepare figures, reports, and presentations.
• Train and mentor junior staff on multi-electrode recording methods.
• Prepare summaries, reports, and publications-ready figures.

Skills

Data Presentation

Education

Master's degree in Biology or related discipline

Tools

MS Office

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 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.

Benefits We Offer:

• 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)

Position Overview

The Scientist will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), supporting laboratory research on sensory coding and neural plasticity in the mammalian olfactory bulb. Responsibilities include 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; and training and mentoring junior staff on multi‑electrode recording methods. A Master's degree in a related discipline and three years of experience are required, along with a background in Biology, proficiency in MS Office, and strong data presentation skills.

Additional Qualifications

Certifications & Licenses

• Master's degree in a related discipline and three years of experience.

Field of Study

• Biology

Software

• MS Office

Skills

• Data Presentation

Deliverables

• Work products and documents related to developing experimental procedures; designing and conducting independent experiments to complete a previously initiated study; and completing data analysis associated with the multi‑electrode project. — Ad‑Hoc
• Work products and documents related to performing electrophysiological recordings in association with ongoing studies; performing both slice recordings and in vivo whole animal recordings; and performing electrical recordings in response to optogenetic‑induced light stimulation. — Ad‑Hoc
• Work products and documents related to maintaining and updating notebooks and databases; and organizing data and assembling it in figure format appropriate for publication. — Ad‑Hoc
• Work products and documents related to preparing summaries, reports, and presentations; and training and providing support to staff. — Ad‑Hoc

Statement of Work Details

• Design and conduct experiments and studies requiring the application of a broad professional knowledge of scientific theories and principles. — 1
• Design and conduct independent experiments to complete a separate, previously initiated study using multi‑electrode recording. — 2
• Perform electrophysiological recordings in association with ongoing studies to understand sensory coding and neural plasticity in the mammalian olfactory bulb. — 3
• 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.

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.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: [e-mail]

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

$120,000 — $125,000 USD