Arkana Laboratories · 22 hours ago
Laboratory Tech in Training-IHC
Little Rock, AR
Full-time
Onsite
New GradArkana Laboratories is dedicated to advancing the understanding of disease and providing world-class care to patients. As a Laboratory Technician in Training, you will be responsible for preparing histologic slides and performing various laboratory duties under limited supervision.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareHealth Diagnostics
Responsibilities
Assess tissue adequacy for testing
Perform automated immunohistochemical staining
Operate and maintain automated IHC stainers (Agilent/Dako, Leica)
Prepare reagents, antibodies, buffers, and controls
Perform antibody optimization, validation, and troubleshooting
Perform quality control checks on materials produced
Complete equipment maintenance and QC logs
Develop problem-solving skills—determining causes of operating errors and deciding corrective course of action
Controlling operations of equipment and systems
Monitor and assess performance of self to make improvements or take corrective action
Assist in Lab for other duties as assigned
Practice safe work procedures while performing job duties
Periodically review of work product for compliance with standard operating procedures and applicable workload limits
Maintenance of Lab logs and tracking sheets
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Associates degree from a four or two year-college or university with at least 12 semester hours biology and chemistry
Certification eligible
Histology-specific and Laboratory Technical skills
Proficient in MS Word
Eligible to sit for the National HT/HTL exam after 1 year of employment
All SOPs must be followed
Any discrepancies, errors and/or deviation from the SOPs or Policies must be reported to the Lab Director, Lab Manager, Admin Lead and/or Section Lead
Laboratory Standards for Clinical testing must be maintained
Preferred
2 years of lab experience but not required
Benefits
Competitive salary
Generous paid time off and Paid Holidays
Minimal cost health insurance for you and affordable options for your family
401(k) with immediate eligibility and match
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid long term disability coverage
Affordable vision and dental plans
Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account availability
Wellness plan and complimentary yoga classes
Monthly in-office massages and employer-sponsored lunches
Company
Arkana Laboratories
Arkana Laboratories is a provider of esoteric pathologic services.
Founded in 2001
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$2.5MKey Investors
National Institutes of Health
2022-09-07Grant· $2.5M
Leadership Team
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Denise Norwood
Chief Marketing Officer
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