Flow Cytometry Trainee

FULGENT THERAPEUTICS LLC•Alpharetta, GA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

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 Perform routine Flow Cytometry processing for Leukemia/Lymphoma and PNH testing. Assist Specimen Management in the triage and proper handling of specimens, including sterile split technique.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in laboratory science or related scientific field and eligible for certification as a Medical Technologist; MT(AAB)
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.
Possess manual dexterity in order to perform analytical testing.
Potential Exposure to toxic chemicals and the bio-hazards associated with handling blood, solid tissue, and body fluids.

Nice To Haves

Laboratory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Sample Preparation: Identify, lyse, and stain samples for flow cytometric testing.
Sample Sharing: Observe principles of sterile technique in carrying out daily responsibilities for splitting samples and sample preparation for other departments.
Specimen Management: Accurately verify that all specimens are properly identified, process work completely and accurately, to include requisitions and any additional documents accompanying specimens.
Reports: Locate and maintain patient reports/folders using laboratory LIS
Professional Development: Attends in-services, reads professional literature, and participates in educational programs and activities to remain abreast of developments in the field of flow cytometry.
Professional Training: Studies content to take and pass a certification exam in Immunology through American Association of Bioanalysts (Theory and Principles of Immunology, Immunology Practices and Laboratory Methods, Immune Disorders, Infectious Disease Immunology, Tumor Immunology and Transplantation Immunology, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, and Laboratory Compliance).
Quality Control: Comply 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.
Reagents/Media: Prepare reagents, stains, and media in accordance with laboratory protocol.
Safety: Practice universal precautions measures necessary for the handling of patient samples and proper use of PPE when working in the laboratory.
Supplies: Assist in maintaining an adequate stock of commonly used supplies.
Perform related responsibilities as required.