What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Laboratory Technician in Training position at Arkana Laboratories?
About the position: As a part-time Laboratory Technician in Training, you will prepare 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 duties include the responsibility of becoming proficient in day-to-day operations of Lab Services; specifically:
- Assessing tissue adequacy for testing
- Performing quality control checks on materials produced
- Completing equipment maintenance and logs
- Developing problem-solving skills
- Determining causes of operating errors and deciding corrective course of action
- Controlling operations of equipment and systems
- Monitoring and assessing performance of self to make improvements or take corrective action
- Assisting in Lab for other duties as assigned
- Practicing safe work procedures while performing job duties
- Periodically review of work product for compliance with standard operating procedures and applicable workload limits
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: Preferably Histology-specific and Laboratory Technical skills and 2 years of lab experience but not required
Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Word.
This position is onsite in Little Rock AR and the schedule is Monday-Friday 6:30am-11am or Tuesday-Friday 6:00am-10am and Saturday 8am-4:30am (Saturday shift differential)
