Careers

Metabolon is a leader in the discovery of biomarkers using metabolomics, a powerful scientific approach for drug discovery and development including early diagnosis of disease states. Metabolon offers a competitive employee benefits package including health, dental, and vision benefits; 401K and Flexible Spending Account options, and paid time off. A competitive salary and grant of stock options will be constructed commensurate with the education and experience of the candidate.

Be a part of this exciting opportunity by joining our team of professionals. Listed below are the current Metabolon career opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you.

Current Job Opportunities

Summer Intern (3)

Metabolon Summer Intern Program 2010
Metabolon will have several positions for summer interns and will accept applications through March 31, 2010. The positions will focus on science and business development aspects and will offer students opportunity to work in a team environment with a dynamic and rapidly growing biotech company. In addition to science/technology majors, students with graphic illustration skills and an interest in science are invited to apply. Students with a technical/science background and an interest in business development and marketing in life sciences are invited to apply.

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Overview:

Number of positions: 3

Term: 8 to 10 weeks with a possible extension to 12 weeks

Hours: Up to 40 hours per week

Requirements:

Intern Candidates
The internship will be open to students who have completed their Freshman year in college (rising Sophomores) or above, although exceptional candidates with less education could be considered.
Each candidate must provide a written statement describing their summer objective (what they would like to accomplish or the goal of the internship), a copy of their recent transcripts and a brief resume summarizing their job experience and work history.

Information should be sent to: careers@metabolon.com with Summer Intern in the subject line. No phone calls please.

The application deadline is 3/31/10.

Executive Administrative Assistant

Metabolon is seeking an experienced, politely assertive, forward thinking professional who is genuinely passionate about the work of an Executive Assistant and can collaboratively work with both executives and colleagues.  The successful candidate will be exceedingly well organized and highly flexible to enjoy the administrative challenges of supporting our five-member Executive Team while working independently with little or no supervision.

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Essential Duties

  • Primary support to the CEO through a multitude of high level administrative tasks, including maintaining his calendar and understanding what he is doing to help him manage it efficiently
  • Secondary support to executive team; clearly manages that CEO gets top priority
  • Coordination of board meetings and agendas
  • Preparation of meeting presentations
  • Coordinating travel arrangements/itineraries and reservations for CEO, executive team, board members and others
  • Participate in meetings and record minutes
  • Completes expense reports and reimbursements for executives
  • Duties executed may involve exposure to sensitive/confidential information necessitating considerable use of discretion and judgment
  • Performs word processing; compiles spreadsheets and presentation reports
  • Back up for receptionist
  • Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

  • BA in Business Administration or related field
  • Ability to multi-task/prioritize and take direction from multiple sources; can  handle triage when getting multiple requests from different areas
  • Strong detail orientation and excellent follow-through
  • Professional discretionary skills; ability to understand and handle confidential matters. 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Effective time management skills 
  • Independently driven and secure decision maker
  • Must have strong experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Career experience 5-10 years, with recent experience supporting a high level executive.

To be considered for this position, please send cover letter and resume with salary expectations to careers@metabolon.com and reference Executive Administrative Assistant in the subject line. No phone calls please.