Histology/IHC Supervisor

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

Supervise the workflow of the Histology/IHC Laboratory; train all new technologists in laboratory methods and procedures; provide guidance and technical assistance to other staff as necessary. Assist in the review of test results; review and write SOP's; assist in the development of clinical performance improvement measures.

Key Job Elements

• Perform quality control and quality assurance on instrumentation and reagents used for patient testing.
• Perform validation studies for new instrumentation, reagents, and protocols.
• Oversee and direct the daily operation of the IHC laboratory.
• Participate in the evaluation and validation of new procedures and instrumentation.
• Assist the IHC Manager with monthly QM/QA projects.
• Work closely with the pathologists to develop and maintain quality and efficient staining protocols.
• Perform related tasks as assigned.

Knowledge/Experience

• BS in Biological/Physical Science preferred.
• HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certification required.
• 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.
• QIHC Specialty preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of laboratory experience.
• Must satisfy CLIA regulations to perform high complexity testing.

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 accommodation 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.

Working Conditions

• The laboratory environment has an inherent risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens, other pathogens such as TB, and the hazards associated with the chemicals formaldehyde and xylene. All safety policies and procedures must be observed to minimize these hazards.
• Moderate amount of standing is often required.
• Ability to lift approximately 25lbs is required.

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 - that choose to submit a resume or client information to our career page or to any employee of Fulgent - will not be eligible for payment of any fee(s), and any associated shared data will become the property of Fulgent.