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Work Shift:
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Time Type:
Full time
Department:
CC034458 Partial Heart Transplantation
Responsible for: Sample reception, storage, tracking and distribution. Extraction of metabolites and samples preparation from variety of biological substrates (blood, plasma, cells). DNA extraction, base hydrolysis and protein analysis. Analysis of samples with LC-MS and HPLC-ECD techniques. Ordering chemicals and supplies for daily laboratory operation. Provide laboratory, scientific, and administrative support for research projects. Includes laboratory operations service request, providing quotes for services, coordination of project queue, maintenance of laboratory supplies, entering purchase requisitions, and ensuring compliance with all laboratory safety regulations.
High school diploma or GED or equivalent
Bachelor's degree in a related field of study.
High School Diploma/GED and 2 years of relevant experience, or 4 years of experience in lieu of a diploma/GED.
1. Responsible for the operation of various Lab equipment. Conducts experiments on various samples provided by lab users.
2. Quantitates various nutrients, chemicals, drugs and/or metabolites, ensuring quality and accurate results are provided and rewarded according to protocol. Performs genotyping and methylation assays, DNA QC analysis, and DNA,RNA, and NGS fragment analysis using multiple types of equipment.
3. Responsible for sample reception, storage, tracking, and distribution. Provides insight to project development with lab clients.
4. Responsible for extractions of metabolites and DNA extractions from a variety of biological substrates. Created detailed reports and maintains records of varied ongoing lab projects.
5. Maintains all laboratory equipment to ensure its in proper working condition and keeps records of equipment maintenance including service contract maintenance schedules. Instructs other personnel in labs in laboratory techniques and sample preparation.
6. Uses and disposes of radioactive and hazardous chemicals appropriately as required by law. Maintain lab safety regulations and organization, purchase reagents, assays, consumables and equipment.
7. Trains new technical staff on proper operation of lab equipment and associated protocols.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.
Arkansas Children's is the only healthcare system in the state solely dedicated to caring for Arkansas' more than 700,000 children. The private, non-profit organization includes two pediatric hospitals, a pediatric research institute and USDA nutrition center, a philanthropic foundation, a nursery alliance, statewide clinics, and many education and outreach programs — all focused on fulfilling a promise to define and deliver unprecedented child health. Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) is a 336-bed, Magnet-recognized facility in Little Rock operating the state’s only Level I pediatric trauma center; the state's only burn center; the state's only Level IV neonatal intensive care unit; the state's only pediatric intensive care unit; the state’s only pediatric surgery program with Level 1 verification from the American College of Surgeons (ACS); the state’s only magnetoencephalography (MEG) system for neurosurgical planning and cutting-edge research; and the state's only nationally recognized pediatric transport program. Arkansas Children’s Hospital is nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report in seven pediatric specialties (2022—2023): Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology and Urology. Arkansas Children’s Northwest (ACNW), the first and only pediatric hospital in the Northwest Arkansas region, is a level IV pediatric trauma center. ACNW operates a 24-bed inpatient unit; a surgical unit with five operating rooms; outpatient clinics offering over 20 subspecialties; diagnostic services; imaging capabilities; occupational therapy services; and Northwest Arkansas' only pediatric emergency department, equipped with 30 exam rooms. Generous philanthropic and volunteer engagement has sustained Arkansas Children's since it began as an orphanage in 1912, and today ensures the system can deliver on its promise of unprecedented child health. To learn more, visit archildrens.org.
