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.
• Help with fridge/freezer inventory management and defrosting.
• Support coordination of shipments, deliveries, and logistics.
• 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.
• Enjoy a flexible and inclusive working environment with part-time options available.

Working Hours

We welcome applications from individuals seeking part-time or flexible working arrangements. While we are open to a range of working patterns — including those that help balance work with personal responsibilities — the role forms part of an essential laboratory team and therefore requires a consistent working pattern and some availability during core laboratory hours. Occasional bank holiday work will be required and will be compensated.