Laboratory Operations Assistant

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.

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!

Position Summary:

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