Medical Technologist II

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

Perform daily flow cytometric processing for Leukemia/Lymphoma and PNH testing.  Utilizing the cytometer software, perform data acquisition of patient samples.  Assist, as needed, with data analysis of the processed samples.  Assist with routine maintenance and troubleshooting.  Perform daily QC/QA involved with the operation of the Flow Cytometry Laboratory.  Assist with validation projects. 

Key Job Elements

• Sample Preparation: Identify, lyse, and stain samples for flow cytometry testing.
• Sample Splits: Observe principles of sterile technique in carrying out daily responsibilities for splitting samples and sample preparation for other departments.
• Cytometers: Properly identify and acquire patient samples, as well as troubleshoot and perform daily maintenance on all cytometers and within laboratory.
• Laboratory equipment: Perform quality control, calibration, routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting.
• Analysis: Use provided software to accurately analyze leukemia/lymphoma samples.
• Fresh Prep: Accurately verify that all specimens are properly identified, process work completely and accurately, to include requisitions and any additional documents accompanying specimens.
• Send outs: Coordinate and prepare patient samples/slides for shipment
• Reports: Locate and maintain patient reports/folders using laboratory LIS
• Assist in the development and/or maintenance of SOPs as required. 
• Professional Development: Attend in-services, read professional literature, and participate in educational programs and activities to remain abreast of developments in the field of flow cytometry.  Participate in proficiency testing. 
• Quality Control: Comply 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: Prepare reagents, stains, and media in accordance with laboratory protocol. 
• Safety: Practice universal precautions measures necessary for the handling of patient samples and use proper PPE when working in the laboratory. 
• Supplies: Assist in maintaining an adequate stock of commonly used supplies.
• Perform related responsibilities as required, including the training of residents/trainees if directed. 

Qualifications

Knowledge/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in laboratory science or related scientific field. 
• Three or more years of flow cytometry experience. 
• Certification as a medical laboratory technologist or clinical scientist with a recognized agency (ASCP,NCA,HEW,etc) 
• 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.

• A moderate amount of standing is often required. 
• Possess manual dexterity in order to perform analytical testing.
• Potential Exposure to toxic chemicals and the bio-hazards associated with handling blood, solid tissue, and body fluids.