Part-Time Laboratory Technician in Training Electron Microscopy Scoper

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 part-time Laboratory Technician in Training, you will train in preparing digital images 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: 

1. Clinical Duties
   • Responsible for becoming proficient in day-to-day operations of Lab Services; specifically:
     1. Operate a transmission electron microscope (TEM)
     2. Adjust parameters like beam intensity, magnification and focus to capture high-resolution images.

• Assess tissue adequacy for scoping

1. Capture and process digital images of samples
2. Use image analysis software to measure structures and identify features
3. Perform quality control checks on materials produced

• Perform routine Maintenance and calibration on EM scopes
• Troubleshoot technical issues with the microscope or imaging software

1. Controlling operations of equipment and systems
2. Monitor and assess performance of self to make improvements or take corrective action
3. 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

1. Administrative Duties
   • Maintenance of Lab logs and tracking sheets
2. Requirements

• 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 and/or Admin Lead

Laboratory Standards for Clinical testing must be maintained

Administrative Duties

• Assisting in Accessioning
• Maintenance of Lab logs and tracking sheets

Requirements

• 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

You should have: 

Education:             Bachelor’s or Associates degree from a four or two year-college or university. Certification eligible. 12 hours of Biology/Chemistry credits                              

Experience:           Histology-specific and Laboratory Technical skills. Prefer 2 years of lab experience but not required

Computer Skills:   Proficient in MS Word.

Schedule: Part-time Monday-Friday 11am-4pm

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 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

Please see Careers for further information.