Job Description
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 the Digital Pathology Laboratory Aide, you will be responsible for the accurate and efficient digitization of microscope slides for archival purposes. This role involves operating digital slide scanners, printing slide labels, managing image files, and ensuring proper documentation and storage of digital assets in compliance with laboratory standards and data privacy regulations. Work is performed in accordance with standard laboratory practice under limited supervision.
What you'll do: - Prepare and handle slides for digital scanning
- Handle slides carefully to prevent damage or contamination
- Operate slide scanning equipment and related software
- Adjust scanner settings for optimal resolution, focus and color accuracy
- Monitor scans for quality assurance
- Upload and archive digital images to the LIS or digital archive
- Provide support for image retrieval or re-scanning request
- Perform routine maintenance and calibration checks on scanning equipment
You should have: Education: High School Diploma required, Associate degree in computer science or photography preferred
Experience: Familiarity with digital imaging and file management
Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Word, some MS Excel experience, Basic computer proficiency, including file handling and data entry
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, onsite at the main office in Little Rock, AR.
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.
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,