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 Role

Arkana Laboratories is looking for a dependable and detail-oriented Laboratory Aide to support our pathology lab team. In this role, you’ll play an important part in preparing tissue samples and ensuring slides are ready for pathologists to review and diagnose. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in healthcare or laboratory work, no prior lab experience required We’ll provide the training you need to succeed.

What You’ll Do

Support Lab Operations

• Assist with receiving and accessioning specimens
• Help with daily operations across multiple lab areas (Immunofluorescence, Light Microscopy, and Electron Microscopy)
• Prepare materials and setup for the next day’s work

Slide & Sample Management

• Organize slides by case and pathologist using trays and folders
• Deliver slides accurately and on time to pathologists
• Assist with slide filing and maintaining organized records

Maintain Lab Environment

• Clean, set up, and maintain lab equipment and workspaces
• Support inventory tracking and supply management

General Support

• Assist with various lab needs to keep operations running smoothly
• Take on additional tasks as needed

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word; some Excel preferred)
• Reliable, team-oriented, and willing to learn

Why Arkana Labs

• Hands-on experience in a clinical laboratory setting
• Opportunity to grow within healthcare and lab operations
• Team-oriented, supportive environment
• Meaningful work that contributes to patient care

Additional Details

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 5:30 AM – 2:30 PM
• Location: Onsite in Little Rock, Arkansas
• Employment contingent on background check and drug screening

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.