Part-Time Lab Operations Assistant | On-Site Support

FYR Diagnostics; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

FYR Bio is seeking a dependable part-time Laboratory Operations Assistant to support day-to-day laboratory upkeep, organization, and routine operations at our Missoula, MT facility. You will help keep benches, floors, and shared spaces clean and orderly, while restocking supplies and documenting tasks.

After training, there are opportunities to expand responsibilities to areas such as equipment records, cold storage, LIMS inventory, aliquoting, and buffer preparation, with safety procedures and

Qualifications

• Dependable, punctual, and willing to perform routine laboratory support work.
• Strong attention to detail and consistent follow-through.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions, procedures, and checklists.
• Organized and able to complete recurring tasks independently after training.
• Willing to ask questions and communicate problems promptly.
• Available to work on-site approximately 12-20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Keep laboratory benches, floors, and shared work areas clean and orderly.
• Remove trash and recycling; handle laboratory waste as trained.
• Restock, label, put away, and rotate routine supplies.
• Complete and document recurring maintenance and housekeeping checklists.
• Report equipment, facility, safety, or supply concerns.
• Follow safety procedures, written instructions, and PPE requirements.
• After demonstrating reliable performance, additional training opportunities include equipment records, cold storage, LIMS inventory, aliquoting, buffer preparation, and selected laboratory tasks.

Skills

Dependability

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Biology coursework

Tools

Pipetting techniques

Sterile lab practices

Job description

FYR Bio is seeking a dependable part-time Laboratory Operations Assistant to support day-to-day laboratory upkeep, organization, and routine operations at our Missoula, MT facility. You will help keep benches, floors, and shared spaces clean and orderly, while restocking supplies and documenting tasks.

After training, there are opportunities to expand responsibilities to areas such as equipment records, cold storage, LIMS inventory, aliquoting, and buffer preparation, with safety procedures and