Lab Assistant Specimen Management

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, provides assistance with general laboratory duties including, triaging of specimens, handling of specimens, including storage and disposal of specimens, reagent preparation, and the storing of flow slides

Key Job Elements

• For Specimen Check In: Verifies that all specimens are properly labeled with appropriate patient identifiers, accurately records sample volumes in the Specimen Management module.
• For Specimen Check Out: Specimen is marked as checked out in the Specimen Management module. The specimen is labeled with additional case stickers, if necessary, then the specimen, travel doc, and/or requisition are given to the appropriate lab to begin testing.
• For Performing CBCs: Accurately prepares dilutions, correctly performs CBCs on the Sysmex, accurately records the count and the Sysmex machine number the count was performed on the travel doc. Records the count in the Specimen Management module/Excel spreadsheet.
• Sample Splits: Observe principles of sterile technique in carrying out daily responsibilities for splitting samples and sample preparation for other departments.
• Correctly makes smears when the labs request them.
• Send outs: Coordinate and prepare patient samples/pellets for shipment
• Discards retained specimens/slides according to departmental protocols and timeframes.
• Monitors emails and tickets for specimen requests for add-ons and send-outs and responds in a timely manner.
• Monitors the board in the Specimen Management area.
• Assists with pre-accessioning/pushing of incoming specimens when applicable.
• Completes cross-training in the process of accessioning all specimen types (data entry).
• May participate in the development and updates of SOPs as required.
• Maintains clean work areas.
• Supplies: Assists in maintaining an adequate stock of commonly used supplies.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.
• Safety: Practice universal precaution measures necessary for the handling of patient samples and proper use of PPE when working in the laboratory.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in biological sciences or another related field.
• Laboratory/medical knowledge preferred but not required.

Additional Skills

• Ability to perform assigned tasks exactly according to prescribed procedures.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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.

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.