Genetics Technologist III PRN

Fulgent Genetics; Alpharetta (GA); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CSI Laboratories, a Fulgent Genetics Company, is seeking to coordinate and perform routine and specialized activities in the cytogenetics laboratory under minimal supervision. The role involves developing protocols, coordinating workflow, and overseeing quality control in specialized areas of the laboratory.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in biology or related field, 5+ years of cytogenetics experience, and ASCP Cytogenetic Technologist certification.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in biology or related field.
• Five or more years of cytogenetics laboratory experience.
• ASCP Cytogenetic Technologist certification.
• Continuing education hours as required by licensure or certifying agency.

Responsabilidades

• Records pertinent laboratory data on the appropriate form to ensure accurate documentation.
• Participates in regularly scheduled lab meetings to present pertinent information.
• Analyzes banded metaphase spreads and interphase nuclei for genetic abnormalities with 98% accuracy.
• Keeps a daily work log and surpasses the industry standard of 4 full cases for karyotyping and 60 probes for FISH per day.
• Uses imaging equipment to capture high-resolution karyotyping images.
• Attends in-services and continuing education to stay current in cytogenetics.
• Designs or assists in developing new protocols to improve laboratory procedures.
• Ensures quality control policies comply with standards and laws for clinical laboratories.
• Acts as a technical resource for less experienced personnel.
• Practices universal precautions for handling body fluids.
• Assists in overseeing work in one or more areas of specialized laboratory activity.

Educación

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

ASCP Cytogenetic Technologist certification

Descripción del empleo

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

Under 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 Elements

• 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

• No

Reports To

• Genetics Operations Director

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.

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