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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 12 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 Scientist role at Axle involves supporting the National Institute on Aging by conducting molecular biology and biochemistry experiments, preparing and analyzing DNA, RNA, and chromatin, performing basic cell culture, and executing CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing. The position requires maintaining laboratory notebooks, attending meetings, and presenting findings to staff. A Master's degree is required, along with a Ph.D. in a scientific field and a background in Biology.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- 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
- Ph.D. in a scientific field
- Master's degree
- Background in Biology
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent time management skills
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
- Role involves a variety of tasks which may change as needed, indicating potential variability in daily responsibilities.
- No specific mention of work-life balance or remote work options.
- Salary range provided, but actual salaries may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Summarised from Axle's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Axle on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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