Histology Lab Assistant I — Entry-Level Role

Fulgent Therapeutics LLC; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulgent Therapeutics LLC seeks an Entry Level Lab Aide I to support the Histology department at the Coppell, TX site. You will perform clerical tasks and assist with preparing and loading slides, maintaining equipment, and ensuring proper labeling and record-keeping for patient samples.

The role requires a high school diploma (a Bachelor’s in biological sciences is preferred) and may involve overtime. Prior lab experience is a plus in this fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences strongly preferred.
• Prior lab experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handles, prepares, and loads/unloads stainers; conducts dehydrating and coverslip slides utilizing manual or automatic systems.
• Prepares, cleans, sterilizes, maintains, and shuts down laboratory equipment, accessories, and instruments.
• Responsible for filing, tracking, retrieval, and accurate record keeping.
• Maintains diagnostic viability of all specimens and ensures correct patient labeling of all materials.
• Routinely checks and verifies that surgical case numbers match blocks and slides; prints labels as appropriate.
• Records in Laboratory logbooks all slides and stains prepared. Logs appropriate information into the Laboratory Information system.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Schedule flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences

Tools

Stainers

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Fulgent Therapeutics LLC seeks an Entry Level Lab Aide I to support the Histology department at the Coppell, TX site. You will perform clerical tasks and assist with preparing and loading slides, maintaining equipment, and ensuring proper labeling and record-keeping for patient samples.

The role requires a high school diploma (a Bachelor’s in biological sciences is preferred) and may involve overtime. Prior lab experience is a plus in this fast-paced setting.