What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician in Training position at Arkana Laboratories?
Who we are: At Arkana Laboratories, everyone has an important role to fill. Come join us and be a part of a team dedicated to making life better for those who need it most.This place is packed with super-smart people who do their best work together. We work hard every day to advance our understanding of disease and provide world-class care to our patients in hopes of leaving our corner of the world a little better than we found it. While we are committed to improving the lives of thousands of patients, we never lose sight of the realization that they are the reason we get to create change in our field.Built on generosity, teamwork, and the freedom to try new things, we take great pride in our work. Great ideas come from everywhere in this company and we celebrate each success and failure for the opportunity it gives us to keep reaching. For more than twenty years after our founder, Dr. Patrick Walker, wrote his goals on the back of a napkin, our people, culture, and values have remained strong.About the position: As a Laboratory Technician in Training, you will train in preparing histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. Work is performed in accordance with standard laboratory practice under limited supervision.What you'll do: Clinical DutiesResponsible for becoming proficient in day-to-day operations of Lab Services; specifically:Assess tissue adequacy for testingPerform quality control checks on materials producedComplete equipment maintenance and logsDevelop problem-solving skills—determining causes of operating errors and deciding corrective course of actionControlling operations of equipment and systemsMonitor and assess performance of self to make improvements or take corrective actionAssist in Lab for other duties as assignedPractice safe work procedures while performing job dutiesPeriodically review of work product for compliance with standard operating procedures and applicable workload limits Administrative DutiesAssist in AccessioningMaintenance of Lab logs and tracking sheetsOther duties as assignedRequirementsAll SOPs must be followedAny discrepancies, errors and/or deviation from the SOPs or Policies must be reported to the Lab Director, Lab Manager, Admin Lead and/or Section LeadLaboratory Standards for Clinical testing must be maintainedYou should have: Education: Bachelor's or Associates degree from a four or two year-college or university with at least 12 semester hours biology and chemistry. Certification eligibleExperience: Histology-specific and Laboratory Technical skills. Prefer 2 years of lab experience but not requiredComputer Skills: Proficient in MS WordOther Requirements: Eligible to sit for the National HT/HTL exam after 1 year of employmentSchedule options: Monday-Friday 5:30am-2:30pm, Monday-Friday 6:00am-3:00pm, or Tuesday-Friday 6:00am-3:00pm and every Saturday 8:00am-4:30pm. What we offer: We know that health is more than doctor visits and life is more than work. We work hard at Arkana but in turn provide competitive salaries and generous benefit offerings.Specifically, we offer the following benefits to full-time employees:Competitive salaryGenerous paid time off and Paid HolidaysMinimal cost health insurance for you and affordable options for your family401(k) with immediate eligibility and matchCompany-paid life insuranceCompany-paid long term disability coverageAffordable vision and dental plansFlexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account availabilityWellness plan and complimentary yoga classesMonthly in-office massages and employer-sponsored lunchesPlease see Careers for further information.
Salary : $18 - $24
