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Biologist

Baltimore, MD

(ID: 2026-1841)


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 Biologist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute on Aging (NIA) located in Baltimore, 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 Information:

 

Provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute on Aging. The primary objective is to provide research services and deliverables through performance of support services for the Confocal Imaging Facility core of the NIA IRP.

 

 

Deliverables:

  • Work products and documents related to conducting wet-lab works including harvesting and collecting mouse embryos, tissues and organs; perform histological techniques; conduct various molecular biological analyses. - Monthly

  • Work products and documents related to maintaining the laboratory’s supplies, equipment and experimental records. - Ad-Hoc

  • Clean Equipment - Weekly

  • Run Validation - Ad-Hoc

  • Inspect Equipment - Weekly

  • Meet with lab members to present updates - Ad-Hoc

  • Work products and documents related to training and supervising researchers in confocal microscopy - Bi-Weekly

 

Statement of Work Details:

  • Proficiency in Confocal Microscopy image acquisition and analysis - 1
  • Sample preparation for transmission electron microscopy (TEM); fixation, resin embedding, ultrathin sectioning, post staining, immunogold labeling and negative staining. - 2
  • Preparation of solutions and chemicals - 3
  • Proficiency in Immunohistochemistry IHC and ICC and immunofluorescence IF techniques - 4
  • Functional knowledge of super-resolution microscopy techniques - 5

  • Provides technical experience needed to assist in studying the basic principles of plant and animal life

  • Study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and function

  • Identify, classify, and study structure, behavior, ecology, physiology, nutrition, culture, and distribution of plant and animal species

  • Assists with performing basic laboratory experiments and procedures

  • Troubleshooting and optimizing laboratory protocols and instrumentation.

  • User training and support. Prepares, organizes and maintains various lab samples, supplies, and equipment

  • Operate laboratory equipment to analyze samples

  • Analyze laboratory findings

  • Operation of the TEM and support equipment

  • Responsible for a clean and organized laboratory.

  • User training and support.

  • Learns new laboratory techniques and procedures

  • Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data

  • Interpret research or operational data

  • Record research or operational data

  • Pursue the research goals of the laboratory by conducting wet-lab works

  • Work with staff on performing various experiments and procedures

  • Harvest and collect mouse embryos, tissues and organs

  • Perform histological techniques, including tissue and/or whole-mount in situhybridization and immunohistochemistry

  • Prepare and organize various lab samples

  • Conduct molecular biological analyses

  • Provide a broad range of technical assistance to laboratory members

  • Maintain laboratory supplies, equipment and experimental records

  • Provide support for ordering reagents and equipment required for the laboratory

 

Certifications & Licenses

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

 

Field of Study

  • Biology

 

Software

  • MS office suite

  • FIJI-Image J

  • Zeiss Zen

 

Skills

  • Strong communications skills, both oral and written.

  • Proficiency in Confocal Light Microscopy

  • Must have 4 years demonstrated experience in a biological research setting with routine classic embedding and sample preparation techniques including ultramicrotomy for electron microscopy methods.

  • Experience with cryo-fixation preparation techniques for cryo-electron microscopy is a plus.

  • Demonstrated 2-5 years of experience using Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEMs) or Transmission Electron microscopes (TEMs).

  • Experience with Focused Ion Beam – Scanning Electron Microscopy or other volumetric electron microscopy techniques is a plus.

  • Familiarity with automated imaging systems with either light or electron microscopes in a biological research laboratory.

  • Experience with digital imaging of biological systems using light microscopy.

  • Familiarity with workflow using 3D reconstruction software.

 


Disclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.


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.


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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

$100,000 - $106,000 USD

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