Senior Hematopathologist/Surgical Pathologist

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

The Pathologist will diagnose the presence and stage of diseases using laboratory techniques and patient specimens.

Key Job Elements

• Examines microscopic samples to identify diseases or other abnormalities. Diagnoses diseases and studies medical conditions using techniques such as gross pathology, histology, cytology, cytopathology, clinical chemistry, immunology, flow cytometry, and molecular biology.
• Identifies the etiology, pathogenesis, morphological change, and clinical significance of diseases. Writes pathology reports summarizing analyses, results, and conclusions.
• Analyzes and interprets results from tests.
• Communicates pathologic findings to surgeons or other physicians.
• Reads literature, talks with peers, and participates in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in pathology.
• Consult with physicians about ordering and interpreting tests or providing treatments.
• Reviews cases by analyzing laboratory findings and case investigation reports.
• Plan and supervise the work of the pathology staff, residents, or visiting pathologists.
• Educate physicians, students, and other staff in medical laboratory professions such as medical technology, cytotechnology, and histotechnology.
• Manage medical laboratories.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Experience

• MD degree is required.
• Board certification in Pathology.
• Fifteen plus (15 ) years of experience in the field of Pathology.
• Proficient in diagnostic hematopathology practice, including flow cytometry, bone marrow interpretation, immunohistochemistry, and molecular hematopathology.
• Proficient in clinical interpretations.
• Experience signing out complex surgical pathology cases.
• Experience writing pathology reports detailing specimens tested, results of tests, and the final diagnosis.
• Experience suggesting potential treatment options.
• Experience looking for abnormalities in samples that evidence disease and conveying this information to the relevant medical practitioner.
• Experience performing specimen analysis by using laboratory tools and equipment.
• Experience studying samples and performing tests to accurately analyze bodily fluids and tissue specimens.
• Research experience to improve identification and testing methods and find innovative ways to treat disease.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology and biology.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing and bending.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Reports To

• Vice President & General Manager / Chief Medical Officer

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No

Environment

Fulgent Physicians Medical Group 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.