Job Description
Job Description
Description :
We’re 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. You'll 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 balanceTuition reimbursementOpportunities for continuous learning, professional development and promotionRelaxed yet professional environmentWellness program including bike / walk to work incentiveCharitable donation matching and paid time off for volunteeringMonthly 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 useAssists laboratory personnel to enable efficient laboratory operationsAssists the Sample Management Group with sorting and disposition of samplesAssists with sample preparationMaintains laboratory waste disposal and recyclingPerforms routine facility maintenance and inspectionsMaintains equipment per GLP regulationsShips equipment and supplies as required by facility and laboratory operationsAssists with equipment installationsAdditional Duties and Tasks :
Performs other duties as needed or assignedRequirements :
Education and Experience Requirements :
High school diplomaCurrent Driver’s License0-1 years of work experienceWorking knowledge of MS OfficeNice to Have :
Previous laboratory courseworkPrevious lab facilities experienceSkills and Abilities Requirements :
Skills in verbal and written communicationAbility to interpret procedures and guidelinesAbility to enter data and work accurately with computersPhysical Requirements :
Sitting up to 1 / 3 of the timeWalking up to 2 / 3 of the time between departments / officesStanding up to 2 / 3 of the timeUsing hands to handle or feel up to 2 / 3 of the timeReaching with hands and arms up to 2 / 3 of the timeTalking or hearing less than 1 / 3 of the timeClimbing or balancing less than 1 / 3 of the timeStooping or kneeling less than 1 / 3 of the timeLifting up to 50 lbs. less than 1 / 3 of the timeClose vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) needed to read small labelsCompensation details : 19.13-25.88 Hourly Wage
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