Materials Medical Handler I Kits

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 a Materials Medical Handler I - Kits, you will be receiving kit orders from various sponsors, assembling detailed kits, mailing kits with appropriate paperwork, and processing information into a database. You will assist our administrators and clinical kit staff with daily tasks as needed.

What you'll do: 

• Maintain a well-stocked and organized inventory of specialized kit supply
• Prepare and maintain kits for shipping within clients’ specified turnaround time
• Respond to clients in a timely manner and answer calls as necessary
• Collaborate with Arkana staff through various applications to receive and fulfill kit orders
• Prioritize tasks effectively, manage deadlines, and maintain efficient workflows to ensure orders are processed promptly and accurately
• Create detailed and accurate commercial invoices for international shipments
• Create return labels with required documentation for incoming shipments, as needed
• Use company vehicle as a back-up to Materials Handler II to pick-up kits for recycling and run in-between Arkana sites as necessary to complete daily tasks and orders
• Compiling, coding, categorizing, verifying and/or processing information or data into database
• Arranging shipment pick-ups as necessary
• Perform day-to-day administrative tasks as assigned
• Work as a backup to Materials Management Administrators and Materials Medical Handler - Slides & Kits Positions

You should have: 

Education:       High School Diploma or GED

Experience:     1 year of office or warehouse experience

Computer Skills:  Proficient in MS Office and Teams, Strong Excel skills required

Other Requirements: Driver's License, IATA/DOT Certification, GCLP Certification

Additional Information: This position requires driving regularly as part of the job responsibilities either using a company, personal, or rental vehicle. Employees must maintain a valid driver’s license and adhere to Arkana's Vehicle Operations Policy. Driving records will be monitored and any policy violations may result in disciplinary action. Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be checked before hire, periodically during employment, and as needed.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm onsite. 

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.