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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 15 days Axle's roles stay open a median of 26 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Axle's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Axle
- high 20 stale, 0 reposted of 53 open
- Hiring momentum
- 102 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Axle's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Axle.
About this role
The Automation Cell Culture Biologist role at Axle involves supporting research at the National Institute on Aging by conducting automated, large-scale cell culture experiments to characterize genetic pathways related to Alzheimer's disease. Daily tasks include performing iPSC culture, differentiation, and phenotyping using automated liquid handling platforms, as well as analyzing the effects of ADRD-associated mutations on cellular readouts.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Axle as an employer.
What you need
- Master's degree in cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, bioengineering, chemical engineering, or a closely related discipline
- Minimum of two years of related experience
- Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) certification
- Proficiency with automated liquid handling robots
- Hands-on experience with cell culture, particularly working with iPS cells
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience with automated liquid handling robotics (Hamilton preferred; TECAN, Beckman, or Agilent also considered)
- Experience in programming/coding (VENUS, Visual Basic, C++, MATLAB, or Python programming)
What you get
- 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- 401K match up to 5%
- Educational Benefits for Career Growth
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare (FSA), Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK), Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP), Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)
Worth weighing
- No salary listed in the posting; only a range is provided
- Role involves working with automated systems which may require a steep learning curve for those unfamiliar with the technology
- The position may involve ad-hoc tasks which could lead to a varied workload
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Listed by Axle on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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