Lab Operations Associate – Impactful Health Tech (Equity)

Rythm; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity: Meaningful equity stake

401(k)

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Rythm Health is seeking a Lab Assistant to join a fast-growing team driving personalized health from within an early-stage environment. You will work Monday through Friday, 11 AM to 7 PM CT, collaborating with cross-functional partners to move samples from intake to analysis and scale processes.

This role offers ownership, visibility from day one, and the chance to shape both product and customer experiences as the company expands across the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; science coursework a plus.
• Prior lab, clinical, or warehouse experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail on repetitive, high-volume tasks.
• Ability to follow SOPs and safety protocols.
• Comfortable working with biological specimens (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Receive, open, and sort incoming specimen envelopes; flag damaged shipments.
• Sort/triage samples by registration status.
• Perform pre-analytical prep including declotting prior to instrument loading.
• Support general workflow, such as centrifuging, labeling, organizing.
• Maintain a clean and compliant workspace; assist with supplies and waste.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

SOP adherence

Basic computer literacy

Lab safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Rythm Health is seeking a Lab Assistant to join a fast-growing team driving personalized health from within an early-stage environment. You will work Monday through Friday, 11 AM to 7 PM CT, collaborating with cross-functional partners to move samples from intake to analysis and scale processes.

This role offers ownership, visibility from day one, and the chance to shape both product and customer experiences as the company expands across the U.S.