Fulgent Genetics
Job Details
Level:
Experienced
Job Location:
IDX Coppell TX Site - Coppell, TX
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level:
High School
Job Category:
Biotech
Overview About Us
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.
Position Summary Histology Laboratory Managers
are responsible for overseeing daily routine laboratory operations on a designated shift to ensure that all policies and procedures are carried out, schedules align with workflow plans, and the department meets production requirements while adhering to Quality Control (QC) and regulatory guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
Provide daily supervision of moderate complexity test performance for routine histology functions including processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining.
Maintain established performance and production standards; ensure remedial actions are taken when test systems deviate from specifications.
Assist with selection, training, mentoring, employee scheduling, annual goal setting, performance evaluation and coaching of lab team.
Evaluate the competency of laboratory personnel and ensure employees maintain their competency to perform procedures.
Direct observations of routine patient test performance, including patient preparation where applicable, specimen handling, processing, and testing.
Review quality control records, proficiency testing results, and preventative maintenance records.
Direct observation of instrument maintenance and function checks.
Act as first point of contact on technical, procedural, and policy questions. Keep team informed of new processes and updates.
Assist with all histology lab tasks as needed.
Qualifications Knowledge/Experience
High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's in Science or Biology strongly preferred.
Five (5) or more years in an anatomical pathology laboratory; two (2) or more years in a leadership capacity.
Current HT/HTL(ASCP) certification strongly preferred.
Expectation to perform bench level tasks at least 50% of the time.
Requires a high degree of care and adherence to defined clinical testing protocols.
Demonstrated skills in technical data interpretation and troubleshooting.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general internet use for business.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Manual dexterity to use laboratory equipment and perform sterile techniques as required.
Completes other requested tasks as necessary.
Lab Specific Qualifications
Visual acuity (including color discrimination) and analytical skills to distinguish fine detail.
Ability to tolerate extensive periods seated and/or standing.
Must possess ability to perform repetitive motions.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
May be exposed to extreme temperatures, high noise, fumes and biohazardous materials including formalin.
May handle blood-borne pathogens and general laboratory reagents; may handle live human specimens, tissues, and bodily fluids.
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.
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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 will not be eligible for payment of any fees, and any associated data will become the property of Fulgent.
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Experienced
Job Location:
IDX Coppell TX Site - Coppell, TX
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level:
High School
Job Category:
Biotech
Overview About Us
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.
Position Summary Histology Laboratory Managers
are responsible for overseeing daily routine laboratory operations on a designated shift to ensure that all policies and procedures are carried out, schedules align with workflow plans, and the department meets production requirements while adhering to Quality Control (QC) and regulatory guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
Provide daily supervision of moderate complexity test performance for routine histology functions including processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining.
Maintain established performance and production standards; ensure remedial actions are taken when test systems deviate from specifications.
Assist with selection, training, mentoring, employee scheduling, annual goal setting, performance evaluation and coaching of lab team.
Evaluate the competency of laboratory personnel and ensure employees maintain their competency to perform procedures.
Direct observations of routine patient test performance, including patient preparation where applicable, specimen handling, processing, and testing.
Review quality control records, proficiency testing results, and preventative maintenance records.
Direct observation of instrument maintenance and function checks.
Act as first point of contact on technical, procedural, and policy questions. Keep team informed of new processes and updates.
Assist with all histology lab tasks as needed.
Qualifications Knowledge/Experience
High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's in Science or Biology strongly preferred.
Five (5) or more years in an anatomical pathology laboratory; two (2) or more years in a leadership capacity.
Current HT/HTL(ASCP) certification strongly preferred.
Expectation to perform bench level tasks at least 50% of the time.
Requires a high degree of care and adherence to defined clinical testing protocols.
Demonstrated skills in technical data interpretation and troubleshooting.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general internet use for business.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Manual dexterity to use laboratory equipment and perform sterile techniques as required.
Completes other requested tasks as necessary.
Lab Specific Qualifications
Visual acuity (including color discrimination) and analytical skills to distinguish fine detail.
Ability to tolerate extensive periods seated and/or standing.
Must possess ability to perform repetitive motions.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
May be exposed to extreme temperatures, high noise, fumes and biohazardous materials including formalin.
May handle blood-borne pathogens and general laboratory reagents; may handle live human specimens, tissues, and bodily fluids.
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.
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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 will not be eligible for payment of any fees, and any associated data will become the property of Fulgent.
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