Medical Technologist I

About the Role

Fulgent Genetics is a premier full-service genomic testing company focused on transforming patient care. CSI Laboratories, a Fulgent Genetics Company, is a nationally recognized cancer testing and diagnostics laboratory.

Summary of Position

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

Key Responsibilities

• Sample Preparation: Identify, lyse, and stain samples for flow cytometric testing.
• Sample Splits: Observe principles of sterile technique in splitting samples and sample preparation.
• Cytometers: Identify and acquire patient samples, troubleshoot, and perform daily maintenance on all cytometers.
• Laboratory Equipment: Perform quality control, calibration, routine maintenance, and basic troubleshooting.
• Fresh Prep: Verify specimen identification, process work completely and accurately, including requisitions.
• Reports: Locate and maintain patient reports/folders using the laboratory LIS.
• Participate in the development and updates of SOPs.
• Professional Development: Attend in-services, read professional literature, and participate in educational programs to stay abreast of developments in flow cytometry. Participate in proficiency testing.
• Quality Control: Comply with quality control policies and procedures.
• Reagents/Media: Prepare reagents, stains, and media in accordance with laboratory protocol.
• Safety: Practice universal precautions for handling patient samples and use proper PPE.
• Supplies: Assist in maintaining an adequate stock of commonly used supplies.
• Perform related responsibilities as required.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Flow Cytometry
• PNH testing
• QC/QA
• LIS
• SOPs
• Proficiency testing
• Sterile technique
• Universal precautions
• PPE
• Cytometry software

Qualifications

• 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 (e.g., ASCP, NCA, HEW).
• 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.
• Manual dexterity for analytical testing.
• Ability to work with toxic chemicals and bio-hazards.