Careers at Metrion

Open positions

GLP Electrophysiologist

We are seeking a motivated GLP Electrophysiologist to join our expanding GLP laboratory. The successful candidate will perform regulated electrophysiology studies while also supporting wider screening services in cardiac, ion channel, and neuroscience projects.

Working at Metrion

Working at Metrion means being part of a collaborative and supportive team dedicated to advancing preclinical drug discovery through world-class research. Our scientists and specialists work in a stimulating environment where innovation, integrity and scientific excellence are central to everything we do. We are united by a shared commitment to improving human health and helping our global partners progress their research through reliable science, expert insight and outstanding service.

When you join Metrion, you’ll collaborate with colleagues who live our values and keep our customers’ success at the heart of everything they do. We foster a culture that values curiosity, teamwork and continuous learning, offering opportunities to develop your skills and contribute meaningfully to pioneering drug discovery projects.

Metrion cell culture
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High-throughput screening

Comprehensive benefits package

  • Excellent learning and development opportunities
  • Cash Plan
  • BUPA health insurance
  • Pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Free on-site car parking and covered cycle storage
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Lifestyle rewards
  • Subsidised gym membership
  • Online wellbeing classes
  • Social activities

Parkland location

Our laboratories are located in the 120 acre Granta Park estate.

Whether you travel by bike, train, bus or car, you’ll enjoy a welcoming and well-connected environment, with free car parking, covered bicycle storage and beautiful green spaces that provide a pleasant place to work and unwind.

At the Nuffield Health gym, which is subsidised by Metrion, you will find a fully-equipped gym, personal training, group classes, climbing wall and swimming pool. Having taken advantage of these health and fitness facilities you can re-fuel and relax in The Apiary restaurant.

Granta Park picnic tables
The Apiary Granta Park
Nuffield Health gym
Nuffield Health swimming pool

Do you have a passion for ion channels, cardiac safety or neuroscience research?

If so, we would love to hear from you. We are 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 email a short CV and cover letter. Please refer to our GDPR Privacy Notice for Job Applicants.

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 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 are one team

We are united, inclusive, and collaborative. We deliver Metrion Biosciences’ ethos to our customers diligently, working hard to deliver a reliable, dependable, and consistently exceptional service for all our customers.

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 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.

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Career Insights

Industrial placement review: Molly Rowlett

Molly is studying Neuroscience at The University of Bristol. She describes her 12 month industrial placement at Metrion Biosciences as “a truly remarkable experience that has helped me grow both personally and professionally. Choosing to complete a placement year was a big decision for me which was made 100% worth it!”

Industrial placement review: Beth Sharp

Beth is studying Biomedical Sciences at The University of Manchester and has a keen interest in neuroscience and pharmacology. Electrophysiological techniques are part of a specialist biological field she has not been previously exposed to, which is one of the contributing factors to her choosing Metrion Biosciences for her industrial placement year.

Metrion Biosciences is a contract research organisation (CRO) specialising in high-quality preclinical drug discovery services.
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