Entry-Level Medical Technologist: Flow Cytometry

Fulgent Therapeutics LLC; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulgent Therapeutics LLC/CSI is seeking an Entry-level Flow Cytometry Technician at CSI Site - Alpharetta, GA 30004. This role performs flow cytometry processing for Leukemia/Lymphoma and PNH testing, with data acquisition from patient samples.

You will assist with daily QC/QA, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting, and participate in validation projects and specimen management. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in laboratory science, 0-2 years flow cytometry experience, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in laboratory science or related field.
• 0-2 years of flow cytometry experience preferred but not required.
• Certification as a medical laboratory technologist or clinical scientist with a recognized agency (ASCP, NCA, HEW, etc).
• Continuing education hours prescribed by licensing or certifying agency for maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Sample Preparation: Identify, lyse, and stain samples for flow cytometric testing.
• Sample Splits: Observe 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.
• Fresh Prep: Accurately verify that all specimens are properly identified, process work completely and accurately, to include requisitions and any additional documents accompanying specimens.
• Reports: Locate and maintain patient reports/folders using laboratory LIS
• Participate in the development of SOPs including updates as required.
• Professional Development: Attend in-services, reads 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.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Education

Bachelor's degree in laboratory science or related field

Job description

Fulgent Therapeutics LLC/CSI is seeking an Entry-level Flow Cytometry Technician at CSI Site - Alpharetta, GA 30004. This role performs flow cytometry processing for Leukemia/Lymphoma and PNH testing, with data acquisition from patient samples.

You will assist with daily QC/QA, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting, and participate in validation projects and specimen management. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in laboratory science, 0-2 years flow cytometry experience, and