# Inner Ear Biologist

**Company:** [Axle](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/axle)
**Location:** Bethesda, MD
**Role:** Other
**Salary:** $75k – $83k/yr
**Skills:** confocal microscopy, computational analysis, transgenic mice, mouse colony management, sample preparation, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, laboratory techniques, literature review
**Posted:** 2026-07-21

> Biologist supporting inner ear cellular biology research at NIH/NIDCD. Involves designing/executing experiments on rodent models, managing transgenic mouse colonies, confocal microscopy, computational data analysis, and reporting findings. Requires Master's degree.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Perform sample preparation for studies of rodent inner ear cellular biology.
- Collect and analyze biological data about relationships among and between organisms and their environment.
- Operate laboratory equipment to analyze samples.
- Analyze laboratory findings.
- Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data.
- Provide technical experience needed to assist in studying the basic principles of plant and animal life.
- Assist with performing basic laboratory experiments and procedures.
- Prepare, organize and maintain various lab samples, supplies, and equipment.
- Learn new laboratory techniques and procedures.
- Manage transgenic mouse colonies.
- Collect and interpret microscopy data.
- Provide written summaries of experimental findings, including figures and interpretations for internal review, publications, and presentations.
- Provide periodic summaries of relevant scientific literature to support experimental design and methodology selection.
- Maintain up-to-date inventory logs, reagent tracking, and equipment maintenance documentation.
- Provide updates (oral or written) during lab meetings.

## Requirements
- Master's degree in a biological field (Miscellaneous Biology preferred).
- Experience with transgenic mice and mouse colony management.
- Experience with sample preparation for confocal microscopy.
- Familiarity with state-of-the-art confocal microscopy systems.
- Experience with computational analysis of microscopy data.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Familiarity with computational analysis of microscopy data.
- Experience in inner ear cellular biology.

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