Temporary Bone and Matrix Scientist

Job overview

The Temporary Bone and Matrix Scientist role is based at the NIH campus in Bethesda, MD, with approximately 40 hours per week scheduled from December 2026 to February 2027. Telework may be available depending on laboratory and project requirements. The stated salary range is $55–$55; the posting does not specify a pay unit. The role supports laboratory research at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). The scientist plans and conducts independent research focused on bone tissue and bone cell development, helping advance the laboratory’s research program. The work includes developing and validating assays, analyzing findings, collaborating with laboratory staff, and preparing scientific reports and publications.

What you'll do

• Plan, design, and conduct complex research experiments
• conduct research involving bone tissue and bone cell development
• evaluate laboratory techniques, instruments, and software
• develop, optimize, and validate assays
• perform molecular and cellular biology techniques, protein analysis, cell culture, and mouse-related procedures
• analyze and interpret data
• collaborate with investigators and laboratory staff
• prepare reports, presentations, abstracts, and manuscripts
• maintain an electronic laboratory notebook
• train laboratory personnel
• follow laboratory safety, animal care, data integrity, and NIH requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

temporary bone and matrix scientist

bone biology

bone cell development

biomedical research

laboratory research

molecular biology

cell culture

mouse models

nih

nichd

bethesda md

december 2026–february 2027

monday–saturday as needed

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Temporary assignment from December 2026 to February 2027; approximately 40 hours per week. A master’s degree in a related scientific discipline is required, and a Ph.D. is strongly preferred. Work may be scheduled Monday through Saturday depending on experimental needs.

About the employer

Axle is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology). Sector: 54.