IHC Lab Assistant I

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

Responsible for various duties within the HIS/IHC laboratory, including delivery of completed cases to the medical team, assisting technical personnel with slide preparation which includes labeling slides for sectioning and removing/organizing completed slides after staining. Other duties may include assistance with the routine maintenance of various equipment utilized in the laboratory.

Key Job Elements

• Assist with the organization and delivery of new and/or completed cases to the medical team or Accessioning for return to the client.
• Prepares cases for sectioning by comparing specimen identifying numbers with all associated paperwork, pulling appropriate controls, and labeling slides with correct identifying criteria.
• Provide assistance to the technician operating the immunostainers by assisting with QC of slides and/or lables, removing the stained slides from the instrument in preparation for quality control review.
• Assist with the routine maintenance on the instrumentation utilized in the histology/IHC laboratory. This includes such tasks as emptying the chemical waste for disposal, filling the bulk fluids for operation, and basic cleaning steps.
• Monitors inventory of the department and routinely restocks supplies and alerts leadership of the need for reordering.
• Maintains laboratory records and documentation as required by laboratory procedures and/or hospital record retention policies.
• Follows established safety and biohazard procedures and standard precautions at all times. Disposes biohazardous wastes following laboratory protocols (see laboratory safety manual and chemical hygiene plan.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Experience

• High School graduate or equivalent.

Working Conditions

The laboratory environment has an inherent risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens, other pathogens such as TB, and the hazards associated with the chemicals formaldehyde and xylene. All safety policies and procedures must be observed to minimize these hazards.

A moderate amount of standing is often required.

The ability to lift approximately 25lbs is required.

Environment

Fulgent Therapeutics LLC 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.