Inner Ear Biologist

Company Overview

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).

Biologist – Laboratory of Cell Structure and Dynamics, National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), Bethesda, MD.

The Biologist provides advanced scientific and technical support to the Laboratory of Cell Structure and Dynamics within the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), Division of Intramural Research. The position supports investigations of inner ear cellular biology through the design and execution of laboratory experiments, preparation and analysis of biological specimens, management of transgenic mouse colonies, and collection and interpretation of microscopy data.

• Design and perform laboratory experiments for inner ear cellular biology studies.
• Prepare and analyze biological specimens, including sample preparation for confocal microscopy.
• Manage transgenic mouse colonies and perform related animal work.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret microscopy data.
• Maintain laboratory records, inventory logs, reagent tracking, and equipment maintenance documentation.
• Prepare written summaries of experimental findings for internal review, publications, and presentations.
• Provide periodic literature summaries and progress updates.

• Master’s degree required; preferred field of study in Biology.
• Experience with state‑of‑the‑art confocal microscopy systems.
• Experience with computational analysis of microscopy data.
• Experience with transgenic mice and mouse colony management.
• Familiarity with scientific literature and experimental design.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) 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)

$75,000 – $83,000 USD (anticipated base compensation range; actual salaries vary by experience, qualifications, skills, and location).

Axle is 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.