Genetics Technologist III

Fulgent Genetics; Alpharetta (GA); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

401K plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Holidays

Employee referral bonus

Commuter benefits

Pet insurance option

Descripción de la vacante

CSI Laboratories, a Fulgent Genetics Company, seeks a Cytogenetic Technologist to oversee routine and specialized cytogenetics lab activities with minimal supervision.

The role focuses on developing protocols, coordinating workflow, and maintaining quality control across chromosomal analyses, imaging, and proficiency testing. A Bachelor's in biology, 5+ years in cytogenetics, and ASCP cytogenetic technologist certification are required.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in biology or related field.
• Five or more years of experience in a cytogenetics laboratory.
• Certified as a Cytogenetic Technologist by ASCP.
• Continuing education requirements per licensing/certifying agency.

Responsabilidades

• Charts/Records: Document laboratory findings on appropriate forms with accuracy.
• Meetings: Attend lab meetings and relay pertinent information.
• Microscopy/Analysis: Analyze metaplated spreads and interphase nuclei for abnormalities.
• Productivity: Maintain daily log and meet standard case/probe metrics.
• Imaging: Capture high-resolution images for karyotyping.
• Professional Development: Engage in in-services and educational activities.
• Protocol (Revision): Contribute to new protocol development and improvements.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with QC policies and laws.
• Resource: Serve as a technical resource for less experienced staff.
• Safety: Follow universal precautions for handling body fluids.
• Leadership: Assist in overseeing work in specialized lab areas.

Conocimientos

Cytogenetics

Microscopy analysis

Quality control

Documentation

Lab safety

Educación

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

ASCP Cytogenetic Technologist certification

Descripción del empleo

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 minimal supervision, coordinates, oversees, and performs routine and specialized activities related to the operation of the cytogenetics laboratory. Develops protocols, coordinates work flow and oversees quality control in specialized areas of the laboratory.

Key Job Element

• Charts/Records: Records pertinent laboratory data on the appropriate form or chart to ensure accurate and complete documentation of laboratory findings.
• Meetings: Actively participates in regularly scheduled lab meetings to present pertinent information and to remain abreast of changes and activities in the laboratory area.
• Microscopy/Analysis: Analyzes selected banded metaphase spreads and/or interphase nuclei under the microscope or on the monitor for genetic abnormalities with 98% accuracy.
• Productivity: Keeps a daily work log and surpasses the industry standard of 4 full cases for karyotyping and/or 60 probes for FISH analyzed per day.
• Imaging: Uses specialized equipment to capture and enhance images at optimum resolution for karyotyping.
• Professional Development: Attends in-services, reads professional literature, and participates in educational programs and activities to remain abreast of developments in the field of cytogenetics. Participates in proficiency testing.
• Protocol (Revision): Designs and assists in the development of new protocols. Identifies ways in which laboratory procedures and activities can be modified to improve upon current methodologies.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance 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.
• Resource: Acts as a technical resource for less experienced personnel regarding laboratory procedures.
• Safety: Practices universal precautions measures necessary for the handling of body fluids.
• Leadership: Assists in overseeing work in one or more areas of specialized laboratory activity.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in biology or related field.
• Five or more years of experience in a cytogenetics laboratory.
• Certified as a Cytogenetic Technologist by ASCP.
• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Reports To

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.

• Potential Exposure to toxic chemicals and the bio-hazards associated with handling blood, solid tissue, and body fluids.

Benefits Include:

• Health, dental, vision, disability, life and AD&D insurance
• FSA and HSA plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K plan
• Vacation time
• Annual sick leave
• Company-paid holidays
• Employee referral bonus program
• Childcare and commute allowance
• Voluntary elective benefits such as pet insurance, legal plan, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance

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