Elevating Research Through Partnership

The Metis Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting and accelerating military medical research across the United States.

Explore Career Opportunities at  The Metis Foundation

The Metis Foundation is always seeking dedicated professionals who are passionate about science, research, and service. Our team supports military medical research across the United States by providing the operational, administrative, and scientific infrastructure that allows research to thrive.

We invite you to explore current openings and consider how your skills and experience can contribute to advancing military medicine.

VIEW CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Why Choose Metis

Working at The Metis Foundation means being part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to enabling scientific progress in military medicine. We foster a collaborative, respectful, and supportive work environment that values both professional excellence and personal well-being.

Facilitating Collaboration

We serve as a bridge between the government, academic institutions, and industry partners. Our work enables meaningful collaboration across disciplines and organizations, allowing staff to contribute to impactful, nationally relevant research efforts.

Grants & Research  Management

As a nonprofit Sponsored Research Office for extramural research, we support investigators in managing time-sensitive funding and complex research programs. Our staff play a key role in ensuring research is conducted efficiently, responsibly, and in compliance with sponsor requirements.

Commitment to  Service & Support

We pride ourselves on providing responsive, high-quality support to our research teams and collaborators. Our goal is to remove administrative barriers so investigators can focus on discovery — and our staff are essential to making that possible.

Benefits That Support You

We value our employees and believe a healthy, supportive work environment is essential to long-term success. The Metis Foundation is committed to promoting work-life balance, professional growth, and overall well-being. To support a smooth transition for incoming team members, we offer benefits reciprocity when applicable, allowing eligible employees to maintain continuity of benefits as they join the organization.

Health & Wellness

We advocate for a proactive approach to health and offer comprehensive benefits to support individual well-being.

  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 100% employer-paid premiums for all Metis employees
  • $300 waiver allowance per month (where applicable)

Paid Time Off

We encourage employees to take time away from work to recharge and maintain balance.

  • 11 paid holidays annually
  • Up to 80 sick hours per year
  • Up to 120 vacation hours per year
  • 1 Floating Holiday annually

Retirement Savings

We support long-term financial stability through retirement planning.

  • Empower 401(k) program available to all employees
  • Up to 5% employer match

TRADITIONAL BENEFITS

Medical | Dental | Vision 

The Metis Foundation offers 100% employer - paid Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits for Full-time Metis employees. **If an employee waives Medical coverage, we offer a $150.00 Medical Waiver Allowance per pay period.


Short-term & Long-term Disability

The Metis Foundation offers partially employer - paid short- term & long-term disability for Full-time Metis employees.


Life and AD&D Insurance

The Metis Foundation offers an $20,000.00 employer paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance for Full-time Metis employees.

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

  • Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account
  • Health Advocate (if enrolled in a TriNet-sponsored medical plans)
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Aflac critical illness, hospital & accident
  • MetLife legal and pet insurance
  • Farmers Group home & auto
  • Chubb personal excess liability
  • Identity Force identity theft protection

RETIREMENT SAVINGS

The Metis Foundation offers a TriNet sponsored 401(k)/Roth plan through Empower at an employer match of 100% for the first 5% of Eligible Contributions.

PAID TIME OFF

  • Up to 120 hours of Vacation Paid Time Off (10 hours/monthly)
  • Up to 80 hours of Sick Paid Time Off (6.66 hours/ monthly)

11 PAID HOLIDAYS

NEW YEARS DAY
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY
PRESIDENTS DAY
MEMORIAL DAY
JUNETEENTH
INDEPENDENCE DAY
LABOR DAY
COLUMBUS DAY
VETERANS DAY
THANKSGIVING DAY
CHRISTMAS DAY
PLUS
ONE FLEXIBLE FLOATING HOLIDAY

Human Resources Contact

For questions related to employment, benefits, or the application process, please contact:

Phone:

210-569-1110 , ext. 1

Hours:

Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. CT

EMAIL:

hr@metisfoundationusa.org

Have a question about working at The Metis Foundation or need additional information before applying? Our Human Resources team is here to help.