Genetics Trainee

Description

About Us

CSI Laboratories, a Fulgent Genetics Company, is a nationally recognized cancer testing and diagnostics laboratory experienced in helping pathologists and oncologists diagnose and treat cancer patients.

Founded in 2011, our parent entity, Fulgent Genetics, has evolved into a premier full-service genomic testing company built around a foundational technology platform. 

Through our diverse testing menu, Fulgent is focused on transforming patient care in oncology, anatomic pathology, infectious and rare diseases, and reproductive health. We believe that by providing a wide range of effective, flexible testing options in conjunction with best-in-class service and support, we can redefine the way medicine is managed for patients and clinicians alike.

Since integrating with our therapeutic development business, Fulgent is also developing drug candidates for treating a broad range of cancers using a novel nanoencapsulation and targeted therapy platform. By merging our fields of expertise, we aim to become a fully integrated precision medicine company.

Summary of Position

Under direct supervision, performs laboratory procedures at an entry-level capacity in accordance with standard procedures. Rotate through each section of the laboratory and develops proficiency in cell culture and harvest, microscope monitor analysis of chromosomes for detection of abnormalities, and the preparation of karyotypes. Adheres to laboratory policies for safety, conduct, and performance. *This is an 18 month position. Upon passing the certification exam, the trainee will be eligible for a promotion to Genetic Technologist I.

Key Job Elements

• Cell Culture: Handle, prepare, and process various specimens; learn to identify appropriate specimens for study, and methods of collection, preservation, and transport; learn the appropriate culture techniques for a variety of specimen types; understand the principles and techniques for harvesting cell cultures of human tissue for genetic testing; apply knowledge of cell cycle for various cell types and culture conditions; understand the principles and techniques of chromosome banding and staining; develop troubleshooting skills to obtain optimal banding and staining results.

• Charts/Records: Learn to maintain necessary records and laboratory database in logbooks and computers as related to specimens. Records pertinent laboratory data on the appropriate form or chart to ensure accurate and complete documentation of laboratory findings.

• Microscopy/Analysis: Learn to properly align all optical components of the microscope to guarantee that the lamp is centered and the condenser and field diaphragm are properly adjusted for Kohler Illumination. Learn to select suitable metaphases for analysis and become proficient in the detection of numerical and structural abnormalities. Learn to accurately record complete documentation of analytical findings. Learn how to use GSL scanning system.

• Imaging: Learn to use specialized equipment for capture and enhancement of images at optimum resolution.

• Professional Development: Attends in-services, reads professional literature, and participates in educational programs and activities to remain abreast of developments in the field of cytogenetics.

• Quality Control: Complies with quality control policies and procedures to ensure that all aspects of laboratory operation are performed in accordance with accepted standards and applicable laws for clinical laboratories.

• Reagents/Media: Establish good laboratory practice skills; learn to operate, clean and maintain all laboratory equipment and instruments needed to prepare reagents, stains, and media in accordance with laboratory protocol.

• Staining: Learn to perform staining procedures for routine and specialized analysis.

• Safety: Understand and perform universal precaution measures necessary for the handling of fresh body fluids.

• Sterile Technique: Observes principles of sterile technique in carrying out daily responsibilities including the proper cleaning and sterilization of work surfaces.

• Supplies: Assist in maintaining an adequate stock of commonly used supplies.

• Performs related responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or related scientific field.

• Experience in laboratory sciences desired but not required.

• Laboratory personnel participating in licensure or certification maintenance programs must complete the number of continuing education hours prescribed by their licensing or certifying agency.

• Technical laboratory personnel whose certification has been grandfathered and does not require participation in a certification maintenance program must complete at least twelve hours of continuing education annually.

Environment

Fulgent Therapeutics LLC/CSI is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.

• Potential Exposure to toxic chemicals and the bio-hazards associated with handling blood, solid tissue, and body fluids

Please note that Fulgent (and its affiliated companies, including Inform Diagnostics and CSI Laboratories) does not accept unsolicited information and/or resumes from search firms or agencies for our job postings. Search firms or agencies without an applicable contract and/or express approval to recruit for the role in question — that choose to submit a resume or client information to our career page or to any employee of Fulgent — will not be eligible for payment of any fee(s), and any associated shared data will become the property of Fulgent.