Laboratory Operations Assistant

Alturas Analytics • Moscow, ID

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Current Driver’s License
• 0-1 years of work experience
• Working knowledge of MS Office
• Skills in verbal and written communication
• Ability to interpret procedures and guidelines
• Ability to enter data and work accurately with computers

Nice To Haves

• Laboratory coursework preferred
• Facilities experience preferred

Responsibilities

• 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
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• PTO
• Paid sick time
• 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
• 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
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for continuous learning, professional development and promotion
• 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
• Education Level: High school or GED