Lab 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.
This position is on-site only 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 a portion of the 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) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options - including Dependent Care
- Life insurance and 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
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!
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
Pay
$19.71/hour