Molecular Biologist

Number of employees

50

Rockville, MD

Posted on: 2026-10-19

Category: energy

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Axle Energy is a UK-based energy technology company that provides a unified API platform enabling carmakers, EV charger manufacturers, battery systems, and heating and cooling providers to connect distributed home energy assets to electricity markets. Through its platform, companies can aggregate these assets into a coordinated virtual power plant (VPP), allowing flexible demand to be shifted and optimised in response to grid conditions. Axle handles the full stack from asset onboarding and optimisation to payment distribution, making it straightforward for hardware and energy brands to monetise flexibility without building bespoke grid integration infrastructure. Axle Energy's mission is closely aligned with the green energy transition. By turning everyday home assets such as electric vehicles, heat pumps, and batteries into grid-responsive resources, the company helps balance electricity networks that are increasingly reliant on intermittent renewable generation. This approach supports decarbonisation goals by reducing the need for fossil-fuel peaker plants and enabling higher penetrations of renewable energy, while also providing financial returns to end users and partner businesses. What distinguishes Axle Energy is its developer-first approach and breadth of asset coverage under a single, enterprise-grade API with over 99.9% uptime. The platform currently has 300,000 live devices connected and a flexibility pool of 2 GW of shiftable load capacity. Trusted by brands including Pod Point, Myenergi, and Easee, Axle has demonstrated the ability to drive regulatory change and deliver features rapidly. The company announced a $25 million Series A funding round led by Energize Capital, underscoring investor confidence in its market position.

(ID: 2026-3823)


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 Part-Time Molecular Biologist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) located in 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)

Position Overview

The Part-Time Molecular Biologist will design and perform molecular and cellular experiments, analyze research data, evaluate new methods and technologies, and communicate findings to researchers and program leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design molecular and cellular experiments involving molecular cloning, in vitro transcription, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA) analysis, protein expression in microbial systems, protein purification, and plasmid engineering.

• Perform laboratory procedures according to established protocols, including DNA sequencing, cloning and extraction, RNA purification, and electrophoresis.

• Compile and analyze experimental data and adjust experimental designs as needed.

• Evaluate new technologies to enhance or complement ongoing research.

• Research and recommend quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), multiplex polymerase chain reaction, and DNA and RNA isolation and characterization methods.

• Recommend new laboratory capabilities to generate and optimize RNA vector molecules.

• Maintain precise and complete records of experimental methods, instrumentation, activities, and findings.

• Enter accurate research records into internal databases and repositories.

• Review scientific literature to select and modify research methods and procedures.

• Provide subject matter expertise on molecular and cellular research methods and developments to senior scientists and program leadership.

• Prepare activity updates, outcome briefings, final reports, and presentations for researchers and senior administrators.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biochemistry, cell biology, or molecular biology.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Deliverables

• Provide monthly deliverables covering experimental design, laboratory procedures, data analysis, technology and method evaluations, research records, activity briefings, literature review, and reports or presentations.


Disclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.


The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.


Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: [email protected]


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.

Salary Range
$60—$65 USD

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