This position is full time. Salary DOE with health and retirement benefits provided. Apply online below.

Alturas Analytics, Inc. is seeking an efficient, detailed-oriented Assistant Scientist to join our team. This position is entry-level, on the scientist track, however previous education/experience may lessen time in training program. There are ample opportunities for growth and promotion in our highly progressive laboratory.

Position Summary:
The Assistant Scientist provides support to other laboratory personnel through a variety of duties and tasks. This is an entry-level position used to train all Associate Scientists.

Essential Duties and Tasks:

• Maintains all lab supplies (including purchase, receipt, stock, inventory, and disposal)
• Prepares various reagents and solutions for laboratory use
• Assists laboratory personnel to enable efficient laboratory operations
• Performs routine facility maintenance and inspections
• Cleans laboratory glassware
• Performs sample custodian duties including tracking, verifying and distribution of samples
• Performs QC review of data

Additional Duties and Tasks:

• Performs other duties as needed or assigned

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a physical, biological or chemistry science required
• Laboratory coursework required
• 1-3 years of work experience preferred
• Working knowledge of MS Office

Skills and Abilities Requirements:

• Skills in verbal and written communication
• Ability to interpret procedures, regulations and guidelines
• Ability to enter data and work accurately with computers

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting up to 1/3 of the time
• Working in front of a computer monitor up to 2/3 of the time
• Walking up to 1/3 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 10 lbs. up to 2/3 of the time
• Lifting up to 25 lbs. less than 2/3 of the time
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. less than 2/3 of the time
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) needed to read small labels