Sample Handling Technician

EcoAnalysts, Inc. seeks to hire a dedicated Sample Handling Technician to assist with a variety of laboratory tasks. In this position, the successful candidate’s required duties and activities will include check-in and importation of sample details into LIMS. Packaging, storing and retrieval of samples as required. Maintaining inventory spreadsheets and properly disposing or preparing samples for return to clients. The candidate should display a strong work ethic and integrity and be able to meet deadlines either in a small team cooperative environment or by working independently. The ideal candidate will ask questions, be open to constructive feedback, and care about the overall success of the company. We provide on- the-job training, so experience is desired but not required.

This is a part-time position with the potential of becoming full-time as additional duties are learned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Basic understanding of Microsoft products, mostly Excel

  • Clean driving record and valid driver’s license

  • Ability to lift 50-100lbs regularly is required

  • High school diploma or GED

Duties Required to Become Full-Time:

  • Sample sorting. Majority of additional work is completed at a microscope, so the ability to use one for prolonged periods while tolerating the microscope light is a must.

  • An intense attention to detail

  • Basic math skills

  • Ability to sit and focus for long periods of time

  • Preferred: college coursework or degree in environmental science, biology, or aquatic ecology

About EcoAnalysts

Our mission, or our primary purpose, at EcoAnalysts is to help our clients make highly informed decisions. 

EcoAnalysts, Inc. is an ecological consulting firm established in 1995 with the purpose of helping our clients make highly informed decisions around ecological conditions. Owned and operated by aquatic ecologists, EcoAnalysts brings high ecological expertise to our clients. We provide ecological field sampling, laboratory, and consulting services. Our clients include Federal and state agencies; municipalities; tribes; consulting/engineering firms; and various industrial clients such as power, mining, manufacturing, transport, etc. EcoAnalysts has conducted ecological work in every state and Canadian province. We are a small business with a range of 60-75 employees. Our headquarters is in Moscow, Idaho with additional offices in Missouri, Washington state, and Florida.

Employee Benefits

  • Part-time: Paid Time Off and Holidays

  • Full-time: We provide reimbursement toward qualifying health insurance through an ICHRA 

  • Full-time: Employee SIMPLE retirement plan with immediate vesting and company match 

Moscow, Idaho
$13.00/hour
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Please follow these steps to apply:
1. Complete the Employment Application
2. Email a cover letter, resume, and references to: hr@ecoanalysts.com

EcoAnalysts, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants for employment shall be given fair and equal consideration, regardless of race, religion, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or national origin, except that minimum age limits imposed by law are observed.