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FULGENT THERAPEUTICS LLC
Lab Assistant IHC
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A Pathology Laboratory Technician helps with the performance of laboratory tests in laboratories that specify in pathology, or medical patient diagnosis. Sets up, operates, and maintains laboratory equipment, makes observations, and calculates and records results.
$41,509 / year median in Georgia
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Lab Assistant IHC CSI Site - Alpharetta, GA 30004 Apply Overview Level Entry Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Category Biotech Apply Description 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. Summary of Position Responsible for various duties within the HIS/IHC laboratory, including delivery of completed cases to the medical team, assisting technical personnel with slide preparation which includes labeling slides for sectioning and removing/organizing completed slides after staining. Other duties may include assistance with the routine maintenance of various equipment utilized in the laboratory. Key Job Elements Assist with the organization and delivery of new and/or completed cases to the medical team or Accessioning for return to the client. Prepares cases for sectioning by comparing specimen identifying numbers with all associated paperwork, pulling appropriate controls, and labeling slides with correct identifying criteria. Provide assistance to the technician operating the immunostainers by assisting with QC of slides and/or labels, removing the stained slides from the instrument in preparation for quality control review. Assist with the routine maintenance on the instrumentation utilized in the histology/IHC laboratory. This includes such tasks as emptying the chemical waste for disposal, filling the bulk fluids for operation, and basic cleaning steps. Monitors inventory of the department and routinely restocks supplies and alerts leadership of the need for reordering. Maintains laboratory records and documentation as required by laboratory procedures and/or hospital record retention policies. Follows established safety and biohazard procedures and standard precautions at all times. Disposes biohazardous wastes following laboratory protocols (see laboratory safety manual and chemical hygiene plan.