Molecular Technologist II

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 general supervision, responsible for performing and reporting high-throughput, clinical genotyping assays using molecular platforms, operate and maintain laboratory equipment needed to perform daily duties; increase productivity and maintain proficiency in the wet lab and analysis sections; adhere to laboratory policies for safety, conduct, and performance.

Key Job Elements

• Extract and quantify DNA and RNA from blood and tissue samples.
• Perform PCR reactions.
• Perform specified assays for genotyping services in accordance with the SOP.
• Prepare and evaluate test results for completeness, accuracy, and quality.
• Report test results in LIS.
• Receives, unpacks, logs customer samples according to SOPs.
• Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and calibration of instrumentation and equipment used to conduct testing in compliance with quality control/assessment standards.
• Participate in the development and/or maintenance of SOPs as required. Identifies ways in which laboratory procedures and activities can be modified to improve upon current methodologies.
• Optimize diagnostic tests and update existing standard operating protocols with significant guidance.
• Work with laboratory supervisor for troubleshooting and determine solution.
• Participate in lab meetings and generate ideas for improving efficiency and productivity in the daily operation of the lab.
• Comply with all aspects of laboratory safety, safety stations, safety manuals, safety SOP, and MSDS sheets.
• Leadership: Assists with assigned additional duties in a specialized area of the laboratory.

Knowledge/Experience

• BS in biological science or equivalent with three (3) or more years of training/experience in a clinical molecular laboratory.
• MB (ASCP) Certification - Current.
• Laboratory personnel participating in licensure or certification maintenance programs must complete the number of continuing education prescribed by the 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.
• Lab experience and/or training in a clinical laboratory setting. Preferred experience in molecular pathology.
• Must satisfy requirements for high complexity testing under CLIA regulations (42 CFR, part 493).
• Superior communication (written and verbal), time management and organizational skills.

Working Conditions:

Exposure to biological hazards associated with human specimens. Standard universal precautions required for handling specimens.

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.