Cell culture technician

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Pay: £23,000.00-£26,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 – 37.5 per week

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

Expected start date: 05/01/2026