Chemistry technician Work, Jobs in Duxford, Cam (with Salaries)

Cell culture and laboratory technician
Metrion Biosciences —Cambridge
- £25,000 - £26,000 a year
- Part-time
- Laboratory experience
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Flexitime
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Sparxell —Cambridge
- £25,000 - £33,000 a year
- Full-time
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- Life insurance
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Cell culture and laboratory technician

Metrion Biosciences
Cambridge

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time | Full-time | Apprenticeship
£25,000 - £26,000 a year
11 days ago

Benefits

Health & wellbeing programme
Cycle to work scheme
Flexitime
Company pension
Company events
Private medical insurance
Gym membership
Life insurance
On-site parking

Qualifications

GCSE
Scientific research
Laboratory experience
Analysis skills
Organisational skills
Aseptic technique
Communication skills

Full job description

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

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