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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 13 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 laboratory research at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), focusing on HIV infection studies, gene-editing using CRISPR/Cas9, and evaluating new laboratory techniques. Responsibilities include planning and executing experiments, data interpretation, maintaining laboratory equipment, and communicating research findings through reports and presentations.
- 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 Biology
- Extensive knowledge of virology, cell and molecular biology, molecular genetics, and cellular biochemistry
- Minimum of five years of laboratory experience
- Strong expertise in molecular biology and genetics techniques
- Expertise in cellular immunophenotype analysis and cell culture
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
- Salary range of $110,000 - $113,000 USD is specified
- The role requires extensive laboratory experience and specific technical expertise
- The position involves significant collaboration and communication of research findings, which may require strong presentation skills
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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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