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Arkana Laboratories

Clinicopathologic consultations to improve patient care

Renal Pathology Fellow

Full-Time
No salary listed
Junior
MD
Little Rock, AR, USA
In Person
Biology & BiotechTranslational Research & Bench Biology

About the job

Requirements
  • Education: Successful completion of a program of study resulting in an M.D., D.O., or foreign equivalent, and with successful completion of all USMLE steps.
  • Experience: Enrolled or completed a pathology residency (AP or AP/CP).
  • Certification: Be eligible to submit license application to practice medicine in the State of Arkansas
  • Certification: Be certified or eligible to be certified by the American Board of Pathology
Responsibilities
  • Be involved, as requested, in sign out of renal biopsy cases, including: complete review of clinical history, light microscopy, immunofluorescence and electron microscopy, complete dictation of all the components of the report, responsibility of ordering any stains/tests deemed appropriate and follow-up
  • Participate in conferences and presentations, as a participant or presenter, as requested, including: daily case review conferences, CPC conferences in regional hospitals, online conferences, and journal club presentation
  • Be involved in a research project that may lead to participation in a major renal pathology meeting (such as USCAP), and/or result in a publication in a medical journal
  • Communicate and conduct oneself in a professional manner with respect towards all other team members of Arkana Laboratories, and well as patients, outside visitors and clients
  • Maintain professional conduct in a way not to infringe any Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and College of American Pathologists (CAP) requirements
  • Physician shall faithfully adhere to all professional ethics and customs, shall avoid all acts, habits and usages which might injure in any way, directly or indirectly, the professional reputation of Company
  • Other duties as assigned

About the company

Arkana Laboratories provides specialized pathology services with a focus on esoteric pathology to support patient care. Their offerings center on high-quality clinicopathologic discussions and close collaboration with clinicians, treating the lab as an extension of a doctor’s practice to help deliver timely, accurate biopsy interpretations. Their approach emphasizes fast, clear communication of results and expert interpretation to guide patient treatment. Unlike typical labs, Arkana positions itself as a partner in care, prioritizing the clinician’s needs and the patient’s outcome over volume. The company’s goal is to shorten the time from biopsy to result and equip doctors with precise information to deliver the most effective care.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$4.7M

Headquarters

Little Rock, Arkansas

Founded

2001

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What believers are saying

  • June 2026 named a Best Place to Work in Arkansas, supporting hiring.
  • September 2026 careers site shows hiring activity and job alerts across functions.
  • May 2026 grand opening and 25th anniversary signal continued capital investment and demand.

What critics are saying

  • August 2026 NIH grant is only $266,613; commercialization remains unproven.
  • Treatment-resistant rejection diagnostics still need Phase II validation before routine adoption.
  • A larger competitor can copy biopsy workflows; Arkana's expertise is its main moat.

What makes Arkana Laboratories unique

  • Arkana specializes in renal pathology, with 507 publications and same-day biopsy service.
  • May 2026 Little Rock renovation added 24,000 square feet for esoteric pathology operations.
  • Arkana's APOL1, membranous nephropathy, and transplant research builds rare clinical depth.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

2%
Arkana Laboratories
Aug 13th, 2026
Arkana receives $266K NIH grant to develop kidney transplant rejection diagnostic test

Arkana Laboratories has received a $266,613 Phase I Small Business Innovation Research grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop a diagnostic test for kidney transplant patients experiencing rejection. The one-year project, funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, aims to predict treatment resistance in T-cell mediated rejection cases at the time of diagnosis. Currently, physicians cannot reliably determine which patients will respond to standard treatment, which fails in approximately 30–50% of cases. The team previously identified a 27-gene pattern that can predict treatment response. This Phase I award will fund development of a rapid qPCR-based test to measure this signature using kidney biopsy tissue, with results available within a single day. Dr Chris Larsen will serve as principal investigator, with Owen Stephens as co-investigator. If successful, the team plans to pursue Phase II funding to validate the test for clinical use.

Hoplon InfoSec
Jul 15th, 2025
2.2 Million Records Stolen: An Inside Look at WideOpenWest's Arkana Ransomware Attack

Early in 2025, Arkana, a new cybercriminal organization, emerged and boldly claimed to have stolen over two million customer records from a significant internet provider in the United States.

Intelligence360 News
Sep 27th, 2022
Arkana Laboratories To Spend $30,000,000.00 To Occupy 10,000 Square Feet Of Space In Little Rock Arkansas.

Little Rock, Arkansas — According to state and local economic development sources Arkana Laboratories plans to invest $30,000,000.00 to build out 10,000 square feet of new space in Little Rock. The company plans to occupy the new space at 10810 Executive Center Dr #100 in Little Rock, on or about January 1, 2024. According to the company website Arkana Laboratories is a center for esoteric pathology focused on one thing: improving care for patients. Arkana is committed to providing doctors with the highest quality, clinicopathologic discussion possible. We recognize that in order to best serve the needs of our clinicians we must work together with them, not just as a lab, but as an extension of their practice. It is our goal to help equip doctors with the results they need to deliver the most effective patient care possible. As pathologists, we recognize that the longest period in a patients life is the timeframe between the day he/she has a biopsy and the day the result arrives. To learn more about Arkana Laboratories, visit http://www.arkanalabs.com/

Google
Sep 13th, 2022
Arkana Labs to Invest $30M in Little Rock Expansion

Plans call for more than 70 new jobs and a 10,000-SF addition to its facility.

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Sep 8th, 2022
Arkanalabs invests into assets : headquarters in the amount of $30M in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

(Courtesy photo, Arkansas governor's office) Arkana Laboratories will invest upwards of $30 million to expand its Little Rock headquarters and add 74 new jobs in the next five years.