Lab Assistant I Neuro

About Us

Inform Diagnostics, a Fulgent Genetics Company, is a nationally recognized diagnostics laboratory focused on anatomic pathology subspecialties including gastrointestinal pathology, dermatopathology, urologic pathology, hematopathology, and breast pathology.

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

Lab Assistant I is responsible for supporting the Neuro department with all clerical and ancillary duties, keeping all equipment ready to run, reagents prepared and inventory available for patient output. This position works under the direction of the Supervisor and follows standard Laboratory procedures and policies

Key Job Elements

• Perform staining, dehydration and coverslipping of slides utilizing manual or automatic systems. Loads/unloads stainers.
• Prepare, clean, sterilize, maintain, and shut down Laboratory equipment, accessories, and instruments.
• Responsible for filing, tracking and retrieval and accurate record keeping of documents, specimens and slides.
• Maintain diagnostic viability of all specimens and ensure correct patient labeling of all materials.
• Routinely check and verify that case accession numbers match the blocks and slides, print slide and specimen labels as appropriate.
• Labware cleaning.
• Laboratory Inventory management
• Handle hazardous/medical waste collection with proper preparations for disposal
• Reagent preparation and aliquoting of solutions
• Specimen storage management and specimen send-out coordination
• Accurate data entry of patient and lab data into the laboratory information system
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Knowledge/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required. An associate or bachelor’s degree in biological sciences is a plus.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Schedule flexibility- required to work overtime when needed.
• Manual dexterity to use common laboratory equipment and perform sterile techniques as required.
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to transcribe information from documents (physical and digital) into various computer systems.
• Ability to work independently and in a Team environment.
• Flexible enough to adapt to the changing needs of the lab.
• Ability to anticipate and react to potential complications in the lab.
• Independent judgement for troubleshooting issues.

Lab Specific Qualifications

• Visual acuity (including color discrimination) and analytical skill to distinguish fine detail.
• Ability to tolerate extensive periods seated and/or standing.
• Must possess the ability to perform repetitive motions
• Ability to lift weights up to 30 pounds.
• May have exposure to extreme temperatures, high noise levels, fumes and bio-hazardous material/chemicals including formalin in the lab environment.
• May be required to handle blood-borne pathogens (human specimens, tissues, and bodily fluid.)
• EHS certification or training

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.

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.