What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Technician position at FULGENT THERAPEUTICS LLC?
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 direct supervision, assists in the shipping of client results and materials back to the client, and accurately notes shipping details in the corresponding case. Returns will be thought FedEx, UPS and in-house courier. Consistently adheres to laboratory policies for safety, conduct and performances.
Key Job Elements
- Ensures paraffin block(s) and stained slides are returned to the client in a timely fashion, based on case type.
- Enters shipments in the Fed Ex manager and prints Air Bill labels for shipping pouches.
- Accurately notes shipping details in the case and then completes the case in the LIS, when applicable.
- Reconciles empty boxes and disposes of damaged boxes.
- Ensures returned ice packs are placed in the freezer for reuse.
- Monitors, responds, and completes “Shipping Help” requests.
- Maintains clean work areas.
- Provides related responsibilities as required.
Knowledge/Experience
- HS Diploma, vocational education or higher, some college preferred.
Additional Skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects at one time.
- High attention to detail.
- Laboratory/medical knowledge a plus.
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.
Physical Requirements:
A moderate amount of standing and sitting.
Safety:
Exposure to biological hazards associated with human specimens. Standard universal precautions required for handling specimens.
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.