At a glance
- Location
- Rockville · Axle Informatics LLC
- Salary
- USD 85,000-90,000
About the role
- Axle is seeking a Scientist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) located in Bethesda, MD.
- The position will provide scientific laboratory support for ongoing research studies within the laboratory's overall research program.
Responsibilities
- Supports the planning and execution of research experiments in the context of the laboratory's overall research program.
- Conduct experiments using established laboratory protocols and procedures, including multi-electrode recording methods.
- Perform electrophysiological recordings in support of ongoing research studies.
- Perform both slice recordings and in vivo whole animal recordings.
- Perform electrical recordings in response to optogenetic induced light simulation.
- Support ongoing research studies involving sensory coding and neural plasticity in the mammalian olfactory bulb.
- Provide technical support to laboratory staff in the use of multi-electrode recording methods and related experimental techniques.
- Maintain and update laboratory notebooks and databases.
- Manage scientific equipment and resources (e.g. reagents, stocks of frozen sells, animal samples) including acquisition, documentation and storage.
- Prepare summaries, reports, presentations, and other documentation describing experimental methods and results.
Requirements
- Master's degree in a related discipline and three years experience
- Software - MS Office
- Skills - Data Presentation
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
- MS Office
- Data Presentation
