Product Delivery Scientist (6 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Nature Metrics Ltd; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful Impact

Growth opportunities

Salary aligned with market

Salary sacrifice pension

Life Assurance Scheme

25 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced family-friendly policy

£250 L&D budget

Job summary

NatureMetrics Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Product Delivery Scientist to support our laboratory operations, ensuring high-quality sample processing and accurate data generation for commercial clients. You will perform DNA extraction from environmental samples and run QC tests to deliver reliable results.

This role offers the chance to work with a fast-growing biodiversity tech leader, collaborate with the Science Team, and contribute to global conservation efforts while adhering to

Qualifications

• Laboratory experience in molecular biology or related field.
• Experience with lab tracking software (LIMS) is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow safety guidelines.
• Proficient with MS Office or Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Perform DNA extraction and PCR/qPCR on environmental samples.
• Maintain lab operations and cleanliness, check-in samples.
• Keep accurate, auditable data records in tracking systems.
• Follow COSHH, ISO standards and safety policies.
• Collaborate with the Science Team to optimise workflows.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Molecular biology

LIMS experience

Communication

MS Office / Google Workspace

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

LIMS

Job description

The role

We are a market-leading nature data company. Our mission is tomake nature measurable and actionable at scaleand accelerate finance into nature. Our platform delivers vital insights on species, habitats, and nature-related risks, helping businesses across sectors - from mining and renewables to consumer goods and financial services - make smarter, more sustainable decisions.

As global leaders inbiodiversity monitoringandeDNA analysis, we are transforming how nature is measured. Recognised as Earthshot Prize Finalists 2024, BloombergNEF Pioneers 2024, World Economic Forum Technology Pioneers 2024, and part of the TechNation Future Fifty 2025, we are shaping the future of how organisations understand and protect nature.

As we enter a new phase of global growth, we are seeking aProduct Delivery Scientist to support the smooth and efficient operation of our laboratory, ensuring high-quality sample processing and accurate data generation for our commercial clients.

What you'll do

• Conduct laboratory analysis of client samples using established protocols, including DNA extraction from environmental samples (e.g., soil, water, bulk tissues), QC testing, and PCR/qPCR.
• Maintain laboratory operations by supporting sample check-in, cleaning laboratory areas, and performing other lab-based duties as required.
• Ensure data accuracy by maintaining complete and accurate records on internal sample tracking systems.
• Adhere to laboratory protocols and ensure compliance with company policies, health and safety standards (e.g., COSHH, risk assessments, ISO and occupational health and safety legal requirements).
• Collaborate with the wider Science Team to optimise laboratory workflows and ensure timely delivery of high-quality results.

About you

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a passion for laboratory work and molecular biology.

What you'll bring

• Hands-on laboratory experience, a background in science, or a related qualification

• Experience using lab tracking software or databases (LIMS) is a plus, but we can train you

• Clear written and spoken communication

• Great attention to detail and ability to follow routine safety guidelines and instructions

• Comfortable using basic computer tools like Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) or Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets)

• Good time management and organizational skills

• Able to work well on your own as well as part of a team

What's in it for you

• Meaningful Impact:Become part of a team that directly supports biodiversity conservation at a global scale, contributing to the protection of ecosystems and species around the world.
• Growth Trajectory:Opportunity for professional growth, learning, and development, in a fast-moving and dynamic scale-up.
• Unmatched Variety:You'll never be bored. We're a committed team with big goals. Every week brings something new.
• Incredible People:The team at NatureMetrics is what makes the job amazing. Everyone is genuinely passionate about what we're working toward. We have quarterly company-wide get-togethers, where we also host 'The NMAs' - our NatureMetrics Awards, where we recognise the people going above and beyond to deliver on our mission and values.
• Competitive Benefits: Salary aligned with experience and market, salary sacrifice pension (sustainability-focused), Life Assurance Scheme, 25 days annual leave, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced family-friendly policy, and £250 L&D budget via the Learnerbly platform.

Why us?

At NatureMetrics diversity and inclusion are part of our DNA. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. It fuels our innovation and connects us to the communities we work with. Our values leave no space for stereotypes. We are all unique and pull together for a common purpose.

Our mission is to deliver high-impact nature data at scale, and the way we work is as vital as the work itself. When you join our team, you'll be part of a culture shaped by five core values:

• Own the Mission | We are trusted to deliver and equipped to lead.
  We set a high bar for ourselves and each other, tackling the unique challenges of an emerging market with true autonomy and clear, open communication.
• High Stakes, High Speed | Nature can't wait, and neither will we.
  Driven by our opportunity to protect the planet, we choose momentum over perfection, prioritising ruthlessly to move at the speed our mission demands.
• Integrity Drives Impact| Trust is everything.
  We are obsessed with client success because that is how we protect nature at scale. In the world of Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV), we stand behind our science and client experience with absolute integrity.
• Responsible Innovation| Resources are limited; our ambition is not.
  We respect the scale of our challenge by being intentional with our time and resources, creatively solving complex problems while remaining mindful of our own environmental footprint.
• We Are One Team| Individually diverse, collectively brilliant.
  We ask a lot of each other and give just as much back - recognising that we are whole people, not just colleagues. We actively support each other’s resilience, lead with care, and know we only win when we work together.