Research Technician Skilled In Mouse Work
Rockville · Axle Informatics LLC · USD 80,000-85,000 · Posted Oct 9, 2026
At a glance
- Location
- Rockville · Axle Informatics LLC
- Salary
- USD 80,000-85,000
About the role
- Axle is seeking a Research Technician Skilled In Mouse Work to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) located in Bethesda, MD.
- The primary objective of the position is to provide research support to NHGRI scientists by performing a variety of assignments involving the application of a full range of cell biology related laboratory methods, procedures and techniques associated with NIH biomedical research environment.
Responsibilities
- Plans, executes, and arranges laboratory experiments, new techniques and procedures; and performs laboratory techniques relating to scientific research.
- Collaboratively work with mouse models of FSASD and GNE in NHGRI animal facility, activities include mouse breeding, observation, tissue collection, testing of therapeutics and documentation of breeding/tissue collection logistics.
- Provide research support to NHGRI scientists with planning, developing and implementing laboratory experiments and protocols; assist in coordinating communication with the Research Consortium on Free Sialic Acid Storage Disorder (FSASD).
- Perform laboratory technologies pertaining to molecular biology, biochemistry, glycobiology and cell biology.
- Operate a variety of laboratory instruments, including but not limited to (confocal)-microscopes, spectrophotometer/plate reader, other imaging equipment.
- Operates laboratory machines and instruments; and prepares specimens and equipment for use.
- Work with staff on processing specimens for embedding according to protocols.
- Maintain inventory system and sample storage according to outlined guidelines.
- Plan and execute experiments for in vitro and in vivo studies, including cell culture, Western blotting and immunofluorescence/ immunohistochemistry.
- Perform routine experiments and tests, including tissue culture, cell separation, protein, and quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Requirements
- Biosafety Level 1 (BSL 1)
- Degree in Biology or related field
- PowerPoint, Excel, Word, R
- Animal Handling: Mouse
- Manuscript writing
- Tissue Sectioning
- Data Presentation
- Primary cell culture
- Western Blotting
Benefits
- 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- 401K match up to 5%
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare (FSA)
- Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
- Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
- Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)
Skills
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Word
- R
- PCR
- qRT-PCR
- Cloning
- Western Blotting
- Immunohistochemistry
- Cell Culture