Biological Scientist

About this role

(ID: 2026-3311)

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:

• 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)

Certifications & Licenses

• Master’s degree in Biology, Life Sciences or a related discipline.

• Three (3) years of specialized experience plus a Bachelor’s degree is equivalent to a Master’s degree.

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in biology or a related field.

• Demonstrates experience working in a laboratory environment.

Field of Study

• Miscellaneous Biology

Software

• Experience in Microsoft Office, Excel, and statistical software such as Prism.

Skills

• Demonstrates knowledge of maintaining accurate and detailed records.

• Demonstrates knowledge of proper laboratory disposal methods and safety procedures.

• Professional knowledge of the theories, principles, and methods of scientific specialty or subspecialty and related disciplines, such as biology, microbiology, chemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, virology, genetics

Deliverables:

• Work products and documents related to maintaining accurate, daily records of experiments and results in pen in bound laboratory notebooks - Ad-Hoc

• Work products and documents related to performing a wide variety of complex procedures and techniques - Ad-Hoc

• Work products and documents related to preparing various media, stock supplies, and other reagents for use in the laboratory - Ad-Hoc

Statement of Work Details:

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