Lab Operations Assistant bei Alturas Analytics, Inc.

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 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 

Requirements

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma 
• Current Driver’s 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