Lab Operations Assistant

Were looking for a detail-oriented team-focused Laboratory Operations Assistant to support our fast-paced and collaborative lab environment. This role offers a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a variety of lab and facility functions. Youll work closely with lab staff and team members playing a key role in keeping daily operations running smoothly.

Starting at $19.13 / hour 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 (accrual 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 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!

About the job

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

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma
• Current Drivers License
• 0-1 years of work experience
• Working knowledge of MS Office

Nice to Have:

• Previous laboratory coursework
• Previous lab facilities experience

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
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. less than 1/3 of the time
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) needed to read small labels