Assistant Scientist

Alturas Analytics, Inc. • Moscow, ID

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Alturas Analytics is hiring an Assistant Scientist to support laboratory staff and day-to-day laboratory operations. The role involves preparing reagents and solutions, maintaining and organizing laboratory supplies, assisting with sample management, and supporting routine laboratory activities. The Assistant Scientist will work alongside experienced scientists, learn laboratory equipment, supplies, samples, and processes, and develop technical skills with the goal of growing into an Associate Scientist role. This is an on-site position in Moscow, Idaho. Starting salary is $22.60 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a physical, biological, or chemistry science.
• Laboratory coursework.
• Working knowledge of MS Office.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret procedures, regulations, and guidelines.
• Ability to enter data and work accurately with computers.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Purchase, receive, stock, inventory, and dispose of laboratory supplies.
• Prepare reagents and solutions for laboratory use.
• Assist laboratory personnel to support efficient laboratory operations.
• Perform routine facility maintenance and inspections.
• Clean laboratory glassware.
• Perform sample custodian duties, including tracking, verifying, and distributing samples.
• Perform quality control review of data.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Benefits

• Employer-paid premiums for employee health, dental, and vision insurance, with partial premium coverage for dependent coverage.
• Paid time off, paid sick time, and paid holidays.
• Bonus program based on company-wide goals.
• Safe Harbor 401(k) with an automatic 3% employer contribution and an additional 1% match option.
• Health Savings Account with company match and Flexible Spending Account options, including Dependent Care.
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee.
• Employee Assistance Programs focused on mental health.
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, and Accident insurance.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and promotion.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness program, including a bike/walk-to-work incentive.
• Charitable donation matching and paid time off for volunteering.
• Monthly catered lunches, holiday celebrations, coffee, beverages, and snacks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level