Laboratory Operations Assistant

Description

Join our team as a Laboratory Operations Assistant! If you're organized, hands-on, and enjoy supporting scientific work behind the scenes, this role is for you. You'll play a key part in keeping our laboratory running smoothly by managing supplies, preparing reagents and samples, maintaining equipment and facilities, and supporting the day-to-day operations that help drive quality research. If you're ready to make a difference in a collaborative lab environment, we'd love to hear from you! 

Starting Pay: $19.71/hour 

This position is on-site only in Moscow, Idaho.

About Us

Alturas Analytics, Inc. is a contract research organization, bioanalytical laboratory providing personalized MS/MS bioanalytical services to the pharma and biotech industries worldwide. We are a growing, privately owned company working with our collaborators to aid in the treatment and cure of disease.

Joining the Alturas team means becoming a part of a supportive and passionate community. Our staff consists of talented, dedicated individuals who are committed to delivering the highest quality of service to our clients. Our goal is simple – to ensure that Alturas employees thrive so that we can do the best possible work in our field, ensuring greater care for our world.

Benefits

• We pay 100% of your premiums for health, dental, and vision insurance and a portion of the premium for dependent coverage
• PTO, paid sick time and paid holidays
• Bonus program based on company-wide goals
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (with company match) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options - including Dependent Care
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability at no cost to you
• Safe Harbor 401k with an automatic 3% employer contribution with additional 1% match option
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) focused on mental health
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness and Accident insurance

Perks

• Work-life balance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for continuous learning, professional development and promotion
• Relaxed yet professional environment
• Wellness program including bike/walk to work incentive
• Charitable donation matching and paid time off for volunteering
• Monthly catered lunches, holiday celebrations, unlimited (good) coffee, beverages, snacks and more!

Position Summary:

The Laboratory Operations Assistant provides support to facilities and laboratory personnel through a variety of duties and tasks.

Essential Duties and Tasks:

• Maintains all facilities and laboratory supplies (including receipt, stock, inventory, and disposal)
• Prepares various reagents and solutions for laboratory use
• Assists laboratory personnel to enable efficient laboratory operations 
• Assists the Sample Management Group with sorting and disposition of samples
• Assists with sample preparation
• Maintains laboratory waste disposal and recycling
• Performs routine facility maintenance and inspections
• Maintains equipment per GLP regulations
• Ships equipment and supplies as required by facility and laboratory operations
• Assists with equipment installations 

Additional Duties and Tasks:

• Performs other duties as needed or assigned

Requirements

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma
• Current Driver’s License
• Laboratory coursework preferred
• Facilities experience preferred
• 0-1 years of work experience
• Working knowledge of MS Office

Skills and Abilities Requirements:

• Skills in verbal and written communication
• Ability to interpret procedures and guidelines 
• Ability to enter data and work accurately with computers

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting up to 1/3 of the time
• Walking up to 2/3 of the time between departments/offices
• Standing up to 2/3 of the time
• Using hands to handle or feel up to 2/3 of the time
• Reaching with hands and arms up to 2/3 of the time
• Talking or hearing less than 1/3 of the time
• Climbing or balancing less than 1/3 of the time
• Stooping or kneeling less than 1/3 of the time

About the Area

Located in a vibrant town and home to the University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho is a friendly community with beautiful natural surroundings and a lively cultural scene. You'll enjoy walkable streets, live music, and access to some of the best outdoor recreation opportunities in the country. The Palouse area is made up of several neighboring towns, including Pullman, Washington, where you'll find a bustling college town environment with diverse dining options, events for everyone, and the Washington State University campus.

Community Involvement

Our goal is to build an enduring company of integrity in an environment that provides rewarding career paths and empowers individuals to engage in the well-being of the communities in which they reside. We seek to inspire the next generation of scientists through involvement of educational programs at every level. From making science fun for elementary-aged students, active participation in science fairs and guest lecturing at the undergraduate university level, we are stepping towards fostering a generation where science is exciting and an integral component of everyday life.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.