Lab Manager Biological Scientist

(ID: 2026-3849)

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 Lab Manager Biological Scientist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) 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 Information:

The purpose of this position is to support hands-on laboratory and animal research support within NHLBI’s Cell and Developmental Biology Center. Duties include maintaining “the standard mouse and deer mouse colonies,” culturing “deer mouse oocytes,” microinjecting mouse oocytes with RNA and proteins, and fixing and immuno-staining oocyte cells.

Additional Qualifications:

Certifications & Licenses

• Bachelor's in biology, Life Sciences or a related discipline.
• Minimum of fifteen (13-15) years of experience in related field.

Field of Study

• Biology

Software

• Microsoft Suite

Skills

• Extensive experience in mouse breeding.
• Extensive experience in molecular cloning.
• Extensive knowledge on genetics and reproductive biology.
• Strong written and oral skills

Deliverables:

• Work products and documents related to performing experiments and procedures including maintaining mouse colonies; DNA cloning; fix and immuno-stain oocyte cells; perform spinning-disc confocal microscopy. - Weekly
• Work products and documents related to recording and interpreting experimental research data. - Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents related to preparing manuscript drafts for publication - Ad-Hoc

Statement of Work Details:

• Maintain the standard mouse and deer mouse colonies - 1
• Culture deer mouse oocytes and microinject the mouse oocytes with RNA and proteins. - 2
• Fix and immuno-stain oocyte cells - 3
• Interpret research or operational data - 4
• Record research or operational data - 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
• Review and discuss experimental research results.
• Train others to perform cell and molecular biological assays and mouse colony maintenance
• Assists with performing basic laboratory experiments and procedures
• Perform traditional and Gateway cloning to tag genes with a wide variety of fluorescent and non-fluorescent tags
• Prepares, organizes and maintains various lab samples, supplies, and equipment
• Analyze laboratory findings
• Perform spinning-disc confocal microscopy.
• In vitro transcription Learns new laboratory techniques and procedures
• Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data
• Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards
• Prepare manuscript drafts for publication.

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.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: careers@axleinfo.com

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.