Assistant Scientist
Assistant Scientist
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Job Description
Were looking for a detail-oriented team-focused Assistant Scientist to join our dynamic bioanalytical laboratory. We are dedicated to providing ample opportunities for growth and promotion within our team. Youll work closely with experienced Senior Scientists gaining hands-on expertise in a supportive and engaging environment.
Salary: Starting at $46325 DOE
This position is on-site 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 25% of the premium for dependent coverage
- Paid time off (starting at 3 weeks/year) and paid holidays
- Bonus program based on company-wide goals
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (with company match) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Life insurance and short- and long-term disability at no cost to you
- Safe Harbor 401k with an automatic 3% employer contribution
- Employee Assistance Programs focused on mental health
- Voluntary Life AD&D Critical Illness and Accident insurance
Perks
- Work-life balance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Opportunities for continuous learning development and promotion
- Relaxed yet professional environment
- Professional development opportunities
- Wellness program
- Charitable donation matching
- Paid time off for volunteering
- Monthly catered lunches holiday celebrations unlimited (good) coffee beverages snacks and more!
Position Summary:
The Assistant Scientist provides support to other laboratory personnel through a variety of duties and tasks.
Essential Duties and Tasks:
- Maintains all lab supplies (including purchase receipt stock inventory and disposal)
- Prepares various reagents and solutions for laboratory use
- Assists laboratory personnel to enable efficient laboratory operations
- Performs routine facility maintenance and inspections
- Cleans laboratory glassware
- Performs sample custodian duties including tracking verifying and distribution of samples
- Performs QC review of data
Additional Duties and Tasks:
- Performs other duties as needed or assigned
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in a physical biological or chemistry science required
- Laboratory coursework required
- Working knowledge of MS Office
Nice-to-Have
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical development industry and contract research organizations (CROs)
- 1-3 years of work experience preferred
Skills and Abilities Requirements:
- Skills in verbal and written communication
- Ability to interpret procedures regulations and guidelines
- Ability to enter data and work accurately with computers
Physical Requirements:
- Sitting up to 1/3 of the time
- Working in front of a computer monitor up to 2/3 of the time
- Walking up to 1/3 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
- Lifting up to 10 lbs. up to 2/3 of the time
- Lifting up to 25 lbs. less than 2/3 of the time
- Lifting up to 50 lbs. less than 2/3 of the time
- Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) needed to read small labels
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. Youll 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 youll 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
