About Metrion
Metrion Biosciences (‘Metrion’) is a UK-based, ion channel focused Contract Research Organisation (CRO) providing high-quality in vitro preclinical drug discovery and safety profiling services. From our headquarters at Granta Park, Cambridge, we support a global customer base with cardiac safety profiling, ion channel drug discovery screening, medicinal chemistry screening support, and neuroscience assay services.
Role Summary
We are seeking a technician / cell culture assistant to support our growing laboratory and cell culture operations. This role is ideal for someone considering a career in science, at the start of their professional journey, or returning to work after a career break. Full training will be provided for all activities.
Key Responsibilities
General Laboratory Support
- Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient laboratory environment.
- Support routine lab tasks including waste disposal, lab coat coordination, and general housekeeping.
- Assist with ordering, stock checks, and receipt of consumables.
- Organise and maintain consumables and reagent stores.
- Prepare general laboratory reagents including buffers, aliquots, and dilutions.
- Assist project teams in preparation of compound stocks and dilutions for use in assays.
- Help with fridge/freezer inventory management and defrosting.
- Support coordination of shipments, deliveries, and logistics.
- Co-ordinate onsite service visits by external engineers/contractors for annual safety and/or maintenance visits (e.g. PAT testing, pipette calibration etc.).
- Assist with operation and basic maintenance of laboratory equipment (full training provided).
Cell Culture Support (full training provided)
- Prepare and aliquot media, reagents, and solutions.
- Carry out housekeeping in the cell culture facility, including incubator and biosafety cabinet cleaning.
- Restock consumables and support facility organisation.
- Assist with liquid nitrogen dewar filling and routine checks.
- Learn and apply aseptic technique to support preparation of cells and reagents.
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure high-quality working practices.
About You
Essential
· A genuine passion for science and enthusiasm for laboratory work.
· Strong attention to detail and careful working habits.
· A positive, proactive, can-do attitude.
· Willingness to learn and follow SOPs.
· Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
· Good organisational and communication skills.
Desirable (not required – training provided)
· Previous laboratory experience (academic or industrial).
· Familiarity with cell culture or aseptic technique.
· Experience with basic lab equipment or stock management systems.
Why Metrion?
· Join a leading UK CRO specialising in ion channel drug discovery and safety pharmacology.
· Access structured training and hands-on laboratory experience.
· Work within a collaborative, supportive, and friendly scientific team.
· Develop skills that support long-term career growth in the life sciences.
Working Hours
This is a full-time laboratory-based position. We offer some flexibility in daily working hours where operationally appropriate; however, the role requires regular attendance during core laboratory hours to support the smooth running of laboratory activities. Occasional bank holiday work may be required and will be compensated.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Pay: £25,000.00-£26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cambridge CB21 6AL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
