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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 Research Technologist, you will assist with experiments by performing standard laboratory procedures and maintains basic laboratory operations by working to prepare biological samples, handle research reagents, operate instrumentation, and collect data while adhering to Good Laboratory Practices.
What you'll do:
- Follow standard laboratory procedures as directed by senior researchers
- Maintain proper operation and documentation of laboratory equipment
- Maintain inventory and documentation of laboratory reagents
- Collect, record, maintain, and summarize experimental data
- Participate and contribute to meetings and planning of experiments
- Actively learn and engage with new approaches/technologies as required
- Other duties as assigned
You should have:
Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline
Experience: 1-2 years of bench laboratory experience
Other Requirements:
- Proficient use of Windows Office suite of software
- Understands universal precautions & safety protocols
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple projects with varying/changing timelines
- Ability to prioritize workload
- Highly accurate with attention to details
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, onsite at the main office in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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.
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