Axle·Bethesda, Maryland
Operate and maintain flow cytometry and cell sorting instruments, including performing daily quality control and troubleshooting. Provide technical support, training, and panel development assistance to researchers while ensuring strict adherence to safety guidelines.
(ID: 2026-1658)
Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Axle is seeking an outstanding Flow Cytometry Specialist to join our team in Bethesda, MD. The Flow Cytometry Section (FCS), Research Technologies Branch (RTB), Division of Intramural Research (DIR), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH),) offers NIAID investigators in Bethesda, Maryland and at the Rocky Mountain Laboratories (RML) in Hamilton, Montana access to cutting-edge cytometric technologies and instrumentation for high dimensional cell analysis and sorting. In addition, FCS provides training, consultation, method development, assistance with data interpretation, and support for experiments involving broad aspects of unique cytometry applications including operations in high containment laboratories.
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This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.
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Salary Range: $70,000—$80,000 USD
Requires a minimum of three years of demonstrated experience in flow cytometry and proficiency in BSL2 laboratory environments. Candidates should be skilled in basic laboratory techniques and high-parameter flow cytometry methods.
Market context
Flow cytometry specialists in Maryland are typically in demand across research, clinical, and biotech settings that rely on cell analysis and assay support. These roles are competitive because employers often want hands-on BSL2 experience, basic lab skills, and comfort with high-parameter flow cytometry methods; the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting, which can save you research time. If you are applying, review the instrument platforms and sample workflows in the posting and match your experience to those specifics.