Medical Technologist I

Medical Technologist I

CSI Site - Alpharetta, GA 30004

Overview

Level Entry Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Category Biotech

Description

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 Flow Cytometry processing for Leukemia/Lymphoma and PNH testing. Utilizing the cytometry software, perform data acquisition of patient samples. Assist with daily QC/QA, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting. Assist with validation projects. Assist specimen management in the triage and proper specimen handling of specimens, including sterile split technique.

Key Job Elements

• Sample Preparation: Identify, lyse, and stain samples for flow cytometric testing.
• Sample Splits: Observe principles of sterile technique in carrying out daily responsibilities for splitting samples and sample preparation for other departments.
• Cytometers: Properly identify and acquire patient samples, as well as troubleshoot and perform daily maintenance on all cytometers and within laboratory.
• Laboratory equipment: Perform quality control, calibration, routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting.
• Fresh Prep: 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
• Participate in the development of SOPs including updates as required.
• Professional Development: Attend in-services, reads professional literature, and participate in educational programs and activities to remain abreast of developments in the field of flow cytometry. Participate in proficiency testing.
• 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 use proper PPE when working in the laboratory.
• Supplies: Assist in maintaining an adequate stock of commonly used supplies.
• Perform related responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in laboratory science or related scientific field.
• 0-2 years of flow cytometry experience preferred but not required.
• Certification as a medical laboratory technologist or clinical scientist with a recognized agency (ASCP, NCA, HEW, etc)
• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No

Reports To

• Senior Manager, Flow

Environment

Fulgent Therapeutics LLC/CSI 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 of the position. 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.

• A moderate amount of standing is often required.
• 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.