Lab Assistant - Reference Testing

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.

Under direct supervision, provides assistance with general laboratory duties including, triaging of specimens, handling of specimens, including storage and disposal of specimens, reagent preparation, and the storing of flow slides.

• For Specimen Check In:
  Verifies that all specimens are properly labeled with appropriate patient identifiers, accurately records sample volumes in the Specimen Management module.
• For Specimen Check Out:
  Specimen is marked as checked out in the Specimen Management module. The specimen is labeled with additional case stickers, if necessary, then the specimen, travel doc, and/or requisition are given to the appropriate lab to begin testing.
• Sample Splits:
  Observe principles of sterile technique in carrying out daily responsibilities for splitting samples and sample preparation for other departments.
• Send outs:
  Coordinate and prepare patient samples/slides for shipment.
• Discards retained specimens/slides according to departmental protocols and time frames.
• Monitors emails and tickets for specimen requests for add-ons and send-outs and responds in a timely manner.
• Assists with pre-accessioning/pushing of incoming specimens when applicable.
• Completes cross-training in the process of accessioning all specimen types (data entry).
• May participate in the development and updates of SOPs as required.
• Safety:
  Practice universal precaution measures necessary for the handling of patient samples and proper use of PPE when working in the laboratory.
• Supplies:
  Assists in maintaining an adequate stock of commonly used supplies.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.
• Work area:
  Disinfects counters, cleans glassware, and prepare filled stericycle biohazard containers for pick-up and replace with new biohazard containers in the designated areas.

• Bachelor's Degree in biological sciences or other related field.
• Laboratory/medical knowledge preferred but not required.

• Ability to perform assigned tasks exactly according to prescribed procedures.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Non‑technical laboratory personnel must complete at least six hours of continuing education annually.

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.