What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solutions/Software Analyst/Scientist/Engineer - Workflow position at FULGENT THERAPEUTICS LLC?
Job Details
Description
About Us
Founded in 2011, Fulgent 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
We are seeking entry-level individuals who will thrive in a hybrid analyst/scientist/engineer role. You must be ready to learn genetics, bioinformatics, workflow, and system design. You will be analyzing clinical workflows, reviewing business operations, processing bioinformatics, and developing systems. You will be building enterprise solutions that connect every aspect of our organization from clinical services to data research. We accomplish this by focusing on the intersection of Computer Science and Laboratory Science.
To be successful, you will develop a solid understanding of our clinical standards and guidelines (ACMG, ACOG, CLIA, CAP, HIPAA, HITECH, etc.) so that you may act as an advisory specialist to other departments and leads.
Key Job Elements
We are the backbone of the company, and our team works closely with critical departments in the organization: Clinical Lab, Genetic Counseling, R&D, Bioinformatics, Client Services, Marketing, Sales, and Product Management. Our primary responsibility is to scale laboratory operations, grow product offerings, and augment laboratory capabilities through transformative technology. Our second responsibility is to have technical foresight and technical flexibility to accomplish the needs of the organization. Our collaborative team of 16 Computer Science experts share the same roles and responsibilities. We have established an admirable team culture that thrives on transparency and active learning. This team reports directly to the Principal Systems Architect, who reports to the COO, and then to the CEO, all of whom have degrees in Computer Science; this team works within three degrees from the top of the company. This is a California-exempt position. Allocation of responsibilities and duties will vary from month to month based on operational and project needs. It is expected that, on average, 50-60% of working time is devoted to administrative responsibilities, duties of operational workflow analysis, systems design, system integration, and technical problem-solving. On average, 20-30% of working time is devoted to software engineering, software programming, and software development. On average, 10-20% of working time is devoted to data science, bioinformatics, and laboratory science. It is the company’s expectation that the employee who is properly performing in this position will spend the majority of their total working time engaged in tasks that are directly related to management policies or general business operations and will customarily exercise discretion and independent judgment in performing these tasks.
Qualifications
Knowledge/Experience
- Minimum BA/BS in Computer Science.
- Exceptional understanding of Computer Architecture Concepts.
- Ability to learn Genetics, Biology, Bioinformatics, and Lab Automation.
- Ability to perform data analysis and creative thinking.
- Experience with node.js, jQuery, Javascript, CSS.
- Experience with T-SQL, PL/SQL (or other SQL languages).
- Experience with Presentation Tools, Office Software, and Project Schedules.
- Experience with GIT Source Control, Windows, and Linux.
- Experience with manipulating data, such as JSON, XML, CSV, XLSX, TXT.
- Understanding of Browser, Hardware, and Database Limitations.
- Understanding of User Interface Design, Locus of Control, User Psychology, and User Behavior.
- Understanding of Project Management, Requirements Analysis, Process Management, and Transaction Workflows.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work well in teams.
Additional/Helpful Skills
- Understanding of Bioinformatics, Genetics, Biology.
- Understanding of data structures and data management from a low-level perspective.
- Understanding of networks, security, computation, algorithms, bioinformatics, and genetics.
- Experience with Regular Expression.
- Experience with other languages such as: C/C , Java, Scala, python, R, scripting.
- Experience with large systems, big data, and complex workflows.
- Experience working with business, operations, and marketing teams.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- None
Reports To
- Solutions/Systems Architect
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.
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