Genetics Technologist III PRN

Fulgent-Therapeutics-1; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CSI Laboratories, a Fulgent Genetics Company, in the United States, seeks a Cytogenetics professional to oversee routine and specialized lab activities with minimal supervision. You will ensure data integrity, participate in meetings, and supervise quality control across cytogenetic workflows.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in biology or related field, 5+ years in cytogenetics, and ASCP Cytogenetic Technologist certification, with ongoing continuing education and adherence to regulatory

Qualifications

• 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.
• Licensure or certification maintenance requirements as specified by the relevant agency.
• Continuing education hours annually as required by licensure/certification.

Responsibilities

• Records pertinent laboratory data on forms/charts to ensure accurate documentation of findings.
• Participates in regular lab meetings and stays informed about changes and activities in the lab area.
• Analyzes banded metaphase spreads and interphase nuclei for genetic abnormalities with high accuracy.
• Keeps a daily work log and meets productivity standards for karyotyping and FISH analysis.
• Uses imaging equipment to capture and enhance images for analysis.
• Participates in proficiency testing and protocol revisions to improve methods.
• Acts as a technical resource for less experienced personnel.
• Adheres to universal precautions and quality control policies.
• Supervises and contributes to safety, workflow, and leadership in assigned areas.

Job description

About UsCSI 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 PositionUnder minimal supervision, coordinates, oversees, and performs routine and specialized activities related to the operation of the cytogenetics laboratory. Develops protocols, coordinates workflow and oversees quality control in specialized areas of the laboratory.Key Job ElementsCharts/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.Knowledge/ExperienceBachelor’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 ResponsibilitiesNoReports ToGenetics Operations DirectorEnvironmentFulgent 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.Potential Exposure to toxic chemicals and the bio-hazards associated with handling blood, solid tissue, and body fluids.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.