Accessioning Technician I

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

Fulgent Genetics is looking for good problem solvers who are also energetic, customer-oriented, and dependable to join our Accessioning/Specimen Management team. You will be the first line of sample handling and intake for our medical laboratory. This is an exciting opportunity for both recent grads and career change candidates. You will gain insights on all aspects of how a state-of-the-art genomics lab is run and how new products are developed. You will learn first hand from our professional cross-functional teams new discovery and testing processes.

Key Job Elements

• Maintains quality control through communication and problem solving with our Labs, Sales team, and ordering clients/patients to ensure test order accuracy and prompt service delivery.
• Coordinates logistics for sample deliveries and pick-ups.
• Maintains proper labelling and documentation of sample/specimen received.
• Reviews, transcribes and enters patient demographics and specimen data into the laboratory information system.
• Recognizes specimen problems and refers to designated personnel for resolution.
• Identifies problems with sample/specimen received; such as specimen types, missing patient information, missing ordering physician information or date of collection. Follow SOP and contact appropriate parties to correct problems.
• Maintain specimen storage and chain of custody in lab.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
• Documents and maintains accurate records of verbal communication with customers: physician's offices, medical facilities, medical staff and patients.

Knowledge/Experience

• Bachelor's degree completed-in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical or biological sciences preferred.
• 0-2 years of lab experience with biotech or healthcare industry.
• Knowledge of PHI and HIPAA guidelines.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Additional Skills

• Excellent writing, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong Office Suite skills: Word and Excel.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.

Abilities

• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives with no supervision.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional team environment.
• Ability to multi-task and handle deadlines.
• Ability to actively listen and anticipate customer needs. Attention to detail.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

REPORTS TO:

• Accessioning Supervisor or Lab Operations Manager

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.

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