Assistant Scientist

Alturas Analytics • Moscow, ID

5d • Onsite

About The Position

We’re hiring a detail-oriented Assistant Scientist to join our team. In this entry-level role, you’ll support daily laboratory operations by preparing reagents and solutions, managing samples and laboratory supplies, performing quality control (QC) data reviews, and assisting scientists with a variety of laboratory tasks. Your work will help keep our laboratory running efficiently while building valuable hands-on experience. This position is on-site only in Moscow, Idaho. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a physical, biological or chemistry science required
• Laboratory coursework required
• 1-3 years of work experience preferred
• Working knowledge of MS Office
• Skills in verbal and written communication
• Ability to interpret procedures, regulations and guidelines
• Ability to enter data and work accurately with computers
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance (100% premium paid for employee)
• Portion of 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)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options - including Dependent Care
• Life insurance
• 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
• 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!

What This Job Offers

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