Biological Scientist — BSL-3 Drug Screening

Job overview

The Biological Scientist role is onsite in Bethesda, MD, supporting the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at the National Institutes of Health. Compensation is $100,000–$110,000 per year. Axle provides bioscience and information technology services to research centers and healthcare organizations. The scientist coordinates and performs laboratory screening and molecular biology work focused on novel chemotherapeutics and immunotherapeutics for tuberculosis and related diseases. The role also tracks project progress, communicates results with collaborators, and supports consistent screening procedures and research deliverables.

What you'll do

• Coordinate screening projects, deadlines, assignments, and progress
• prepare status reports and share results with collaborators
• coordinate compound deliveries and track shipments
• collaborate with NCATS investigators on timelines and shared BSL-3 resources
• perform high-throughput screening against Mycobacterium tuberculosis and other approved microorganisms
• operate automated liquid-handling and screening equipment
• isolate RNA and DNA, clone genes, and conduct transcriptional profiling
• develop SOPs and project materials
• train new BSL-3 laboratory personnel
• maintain a screening-results database
• research and implement accepted screening guidance and procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

biological scientist

axle

bethesda md

onsite

niaid

nih

bsl-3 laboratory

high-throughput screening

drug screening

tuberculosis research

molecular biology

rna and dna

$100k–$110k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 100% employee medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) match up to 5%
• educational benefits
• employee referral bonus
• flexible spending accounts.

Why this role

Supports NIAID research at NIH, including BSL-3 high-throughput screening and molecular biology studies. A bachelor's degree and Microsoft Office proficiency are required; a science-related master's degree is preferred.

About the employer

Axle is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services. Sector: 54.