Careers at Metrion
We have a passion for ion channels, do you? If so, we would love to hear from you.
Our goal is to deliver an outstanding customer experience through our dedication and expertise within the ion channel drug discovery field. Our focus is on quality and attention to detail. We seek out and act upon feedback, enabling us to continuously improve as individuals and as a company.
Metrion is always interested in hearing from talented and capable scientists with a passion for ion channels and drug discovery. If you would like us to keep your details on file for upcoming open positions please send a short CV and cover letter via the contact button below or directly to careers@metrionbiosciences.com.
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Our ethos – We are one team
We are driven by our company’s ethos of inclusion, collaboration and excellence. We work hard to deliver a reliable, dependable, and consistently exceptional service for all our customers.
Our Values
We strive for excellence
Our goal is to deliver an outstanding customer experience through our passion for ion channel drug discovery, focus on quality and attention to detail. We seek out and act upon feedback, enabling us continuously to improve as individuals and as a company.
We respect each other
We talk politely and professionally at all times and listen carefully to the views of our customers and colleagues. Our Team ensures that we understand what we are being asked to do, to enable us to exceed our customers’ expectations.
We are leaders
We are honest, entrepreneurial, and inspirational. Leading by example, we take the initiative, encourage innovation, manage risk and embrace new ideas. We strive to exhibit these behaviours and values in ourselves and we expect to see them in others.
We act with integrity
We don’t just do things right, we do the right thing. We aim for excellence in our work, but if we do make mistakes we take ownership and correct them. We trust others with responsibility and share information openly with each other to create a positive working environment.
We are one team
We are united, inclusive, and collaborative. We deliver Metrion Biosciences’ ethos to our customers diligently, sharing the workload with colleagues to provide a consistent and exceptional service to our customers.
Cell Culture Research Associate / Scientist
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. Formed in 2015, Metrion has since established a loyal and growing global
customer base who access our comprehensive suite of drug discovery services; including
medicinal chemistry screening support, cardiac safety profiling and custom assays using native
tissue and stem cells. Metrion’s vision is to establish the company as the first-choice outsourcing
partner for ion channel drug discovery research and cardiac safety services for the worldwide
pharmaceutical industry.
Metrion is looking to recruit a Cell Culture Research Associate/Scientist on a full-time (37.5 hours
per week) contract to expand our enthusiastic cell culture team. The role will be based at our
Granta Park headquarters (Cambridge, UK) and the successful applicant will be responsible
for supporting the functions of the cell culture team.
University Industrial Placement Student (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)
At Metrion, we put an emphasis on providing a supportive work environment that encourages
and empowers our staff to develop as scientists and to grow professionally. Our 12 month
industrial placement offers the opportunity to gain experience in a diverse set of industry leading ion channel assays across a range of therapeutic indications.
As part of our enthusiastic and inclusive laboratory team based at our Granta Park
headquarters (Cambridge, UK), you will contribute to our drug discovery services, providing
meaningful, high-quality data on novel compounds to clients across the globe.
Our placements include the opportunity to drive your own research project and to build your
scientific network, providing a springboard for your future research career.
Research Associate Scientist /Scientist I
Metrion is looking to recruit a research associate scientist on a permanent full-time (37.5 hours
per week) contract basis to be part of our enthusiastic lab team. The role will be based at our
Granta Park headquarters (Cambridge, UK) and the successful candidate will work closely
within our team of scientists and researchers to conduct experiments, analyse data, and
contribute to delivering success to our clients. You will be supported by expert scientists to
gain first-hand practical experience of in vitro assays. Moreover, through your work with us,
you will have the opportunity to build your skills in assay development, data analysis and
scientific presentations.
Metrion are still open to speculative applications. To submit your CV and covering letter please email to: careers@metrionbiosciences.com.
Join us
Do you have a passion for ion channel drug discovery?
If you have any questions that you would like to discuss regarding a career in ion channel screening, please contact us. For an informal discussion about any of our current vacancies, please contact us today to discover more about what a career at Metrion can offer you. We look forward to hearing from you.