Scientist

Number of employees

50

Bethesda, MD

Posted on: 2026-10-14

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: 2026-3789)


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 Scientist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) located in Bethesda, 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 Scientist will provide scientific laboratory support for ongoing research studies within the laboratory's overall research program, including studies of sensory coding and neural plasticity in the mammalian olfactory bulb. The role supports established experimental procedures, electrophysiological and multi-electrode recordings, collection and analysis of research data, maintenance of research records and equipment, and communication of experimental results. The Scientist will also provide technical support and training to laboratory staff.

Education and Experience

• Master's degree in a related discipline and three years of experience.

• Field of study: Biology.

Software

• Microsoft Office

Skills

• Data presentation

Deliverables

• Produce work products and documentation associated with established experimental procedures and ongoing electrophysiological and multi-electrode recording studies 

• Prepare research data and analyses associated with ongoing laboratory studies, including organized datasets and figures 

• Prepare scientific summaries, reports, presentations, figures, and related documentation describing experimental methods and results 

• Prepare documentation and technical support materials associated with laboratory equipment, recording methods, and established research techniques 

Statement of Work Details

• Conduct experiments using established laboratory protocols and procedures, including multi-electrode recording methods.

• Perform electrophysiological recordings in support of ongoing research studies.

• Perform both slice recordings and in vivo whole-animal recordings.

• Perform electrical recordings in response to optogenetically induced light stimulation.

• Support ongoing research involving sensory coding and neural plasticity in the mammalian olfactory bulb.

• Provide technical support to laboratory staff using multi-electrode recording methods and related experimental techniques.

• Maintain and update laboratory notebooks and databases.

• Maintain equipment associated with electrophysiological recording procedures.

• Manage scientific equipment and resources, including acquisition, documentation, and storage of reagents, frozen cell stocks, and animal samples.

• Analyze data generated from ongoing multi-electrode recording studies using established analytical approaches.

• Organize study data and prepare figures appropriate for publication.

• Prepare summaries, reports, presentations, and other documentation describing experimental methods and results.

• Train and support staff in multi-electrode recording methods.


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
$85,000—$90,000 USD

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