Laboratory Technician

About this role

(ID: 2026-2413)

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 a Laboratory Technician to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the Rockville, MD

Benefits We Offer:

• 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)

Overview

Axle is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support the National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Cancer Research, Neuro Oncology Branch (NOB) located in Rockville, MD. This role will support laboratory research activities focused on cancer biology and translational research by performing laboratory experiments, processing patient samples, maintaining laboratory operations, and assisting with molecular and cellular analyses. The ideal candidate will have experience with cell culture, molecular biology techniques, specimen processing, and laboratory operations in a research environment.

Key Responsibilities

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Perform routine laboratory experiments and analyses according to established protocols.

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Conduct tissue culture, cell separation, protein analysis, and quantitative and qualitative laboratory testing.

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Prepare and process biological specimens, including blood, tumor tissue, human normal tissue, tissue culture samples, and preclinical in vivo samples.

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Extract and prepare DNA and RNA from a variety of biospecimens for downstream analyses.

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Retrieve, catalog, process, and maintain patient and research samples.