# Scientist

**Company:** [Axle](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/axle)
**Location:** Bethesda, MD
**Role:** Data Science
**Salary:** $120k – $125k/yr
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** Electrophysiology, Multi-Electrode Recording, Optogenetics, Data Analysis, Laboratory Notebooks, Scientific Databases, Microsoft Office, Data Presentation
**Posted:** 2026-09-08

> Conducts independent neuroscience experiments involving multi-electrode and electrophysiological recordings, analyzes data, prepares publication-ready materials, and mentors junior staff. Requires a related master's degree, three years of experience, Biology expertise, and strong data presentation skills.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Design and conduct experiments applying scientific theories and principles.
- Independently complete a previously initiated study using multi-electrode recording.
- Perform electrophysiological recordings to study sensory coding and neural plasticity in the mammalian olfactory bulb.
- Conduct slice recordings and in vivo whole-animal recordings.
- Perform electrical recordings in response to optogenetic light stimulation.
- Maintain and update laboratory notebooks and databases.
- Analyze data associated with the multi-electrode project.
- Organize study data and assemble publication-ready figures.
- Prepare summaries, reports, and presentations.
- Train and support staff in multi-electrode recording methods.

## Requirements
- Master's degree in a related discipline.
- Three years of experience.
- Background in Biology.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Strong data presentation skills.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Base salary: $120,000–$125,000 USD annually.
- 100% employee medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- 401(k) match up to 5%.
- Educational benefits.
- Flexible spending accounts and transportation/parking reimbursement options.

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