About Us
Founded in 2011, Fulgent 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
The Molecular Lab Technician I is responsible for performing clinical laboratory test procedures following standard operating (SOP) and quality assurance (QA) procedures under general supervision. The successful candidate will be a key contributor in a team committed to Clinical Sequencing Services.
Key Job Elements
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Maintain good record keeping for all testing performed as mandated by established protocols at Fulgent.
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Follow only approved laboratory procedures for all divisions of clinical testing that the technician has received and completed training on.
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Perform certain complex lab procedures under general supervision. Those complex procedures include DNA /RNA extraction, Sanger sequencing, qPCR, RPPCR, MLPA and NGS library prep.
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Assist with troubleshooting skills and be able to identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results. All such circumstances should immediately be brought to the attention of the lab supervisor.
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Assist with daily routine work in maintenance of lab cleanliness and order.
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Assist with maintenance of stocked laboratory supplies and place orders in accordance to current established procedures as needed.
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Completion of all assigned training courses in a timely manner as assigned by the compliance team.
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Maintain open and honest communication with team members to promote a healthy and productive work environment for all.
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Full compliance with established laboratory standards for safety, privacy and HIPAA regulations.
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Report to the Lab Supervisor or designated Licensed Lab Technologist regarding all daily assigned duties or any issues and concerns related to job performance and safety.
Knowledge/Experience
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Have earned a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in molecular biology, genetics, or related field.
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Prior clinical lab (post-graduation) experience.
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Must have great work ethic and immaculate attention to detail.
Skills
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Knowledge of molecular biology and/or medical genetics in a clinical setting.
Training
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Have completed or will complete all required new-hire training as mandated by the company’s new-hire training policies.
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Completed and passed or will complete and pass the Fulgent color-blindness assessment conducted by the Lab supervisor or delegate personnel upon hire.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Reports To
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Lab Manager or Supervisor
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.
Safety and Work Environment:
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General office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Maintains a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
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Adheres to Department Specific Safety Guidelines.
Physical Demands:
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Standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, manual manipulation, and lifting up to 10 pounds.
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Must pass a color vision test if responsibilities require color discrimination.
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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.
