Distribution Assistant I

Fulgent Genetics • Needham, MA

257d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor of Science in biology or related field preferred.
• Prior experience in the medical field and/or laboratory preferred.
• Demonstrated skills and high level of attention to detail in technical data interpretation and ability to troubleshoot.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and general working knowledge of Internet for business use.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Visual acuity (including color discrimination) and analytical skill to distinguish fine detail.
• Manual dexterity to use common laboratory equipment and perform sterile techniques as required.
• Must possess ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
• Must possess ability to perform repetitive motion.
• Ability to lift 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 and general laboratory reagents, handle live human specimens, tissues, and bodily fluid.

Responsibilities

• Scans slides into the LIS and accurately matches slides with paperwork generated by the LIS.
• Maintains pathologist workload by accurately balancing jar counts within the LIS.
• Monitors and ensures that the most up-to-date pathologist vacation calendar and pathologist licensing report are readily available at each station.
• Delivers all slides to pathologist in a timely manner.
• E-mails client services of pending discrepancy cases in distribution.
• Sorts and delivers all slides received from the IHC department in a timely manner.
• Receives, verifies, unpacks, and stores supplies in designated work areas within distribution.
• Communicates when supplies are needed in distribution.
• Is aware and knowledgeable of sendoff rules when sending cases offsite to other facilities.
• Notifies other distribution employees of special requests from multiple departments.
• Documents all quality issues within daily distribution worksheet and communicates any quality issue that may arise.
• Communicates necessary information to PA's and/or Accessioning leads when discrepancies arise.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information concerning patients, physicians, employees, clients, vendors, and the company.
• Reports all concerns of test quality and/or patient or employee safety to a Supervisor or Safety Officer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED