Biologist Inner Ear

Internal Notes (not part of posting)

• Employment Type: Full-Time — 30-40 hours per week (40 hours)

• Suggested Candidate: None listed in this TORFP.

• Visa Allowed: No

• Potential OHC Requirement: Yes (contact with small animals — rodents — and lasers both marked "Yes")

Biologist

Bethesda, MD

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 Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) 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 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. A Master's degree is required, with a preferred field of study in Miscellaneous Biology. Familiarity with state-of-the-art confocal microscopy systems, computational analysis of microscopy data, transgenic mice and mouse colony management, and sample preparation for confocal microscopy is preferred.

Additional Qualifications

Certifications & Licenses

• Master's degree

Field of Study

• Miscellaneous Biology

Software

• Microsoft Office

Skills

• Familiarity with state-of-the-art confocal microscopy systems

• Experience with computational analysis of microscopy data

• Experience with transgenic mice and mouse colony management

• Experience with sample preparation for confocal microscopy

Deliverables

• Data Analysis and Reports: Written summaries of experimental findings, including figures and interpretations, delivered as needed for internal review, publications, and presentations — Ad-Hoc

• Literature Summaries: Periodic summaries of relevant scientific literature to support experimental design and methodology selection — Ad-Hoc

• Laboratory Management Records: Up-to-date inventory logs, reagent tracking, and equipment maintenance documentation — Ad-Hoc

• Progress Updates: Provides updates (oral or written) during lab meetings or as requested by the COR or on-site manager — Ad-Hoc

Statement of Work Details

• Perform sample preparation for studies of rodent inner ear cellular biology — 1

• Collect and analyze biological data about relationships among and between organisms and their environment — 2

• Operate laboratory equipment to analyze samples — 3

• Analyze laboratory findings — 4

• Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data — 5

• 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

• Learns new laboratory techniques and procedures