Histotechnician Trainee

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

Under direct supervision, performs laboratory procedures at an entry-level capacity in accordance with standard procedures. Rotate through each section of the laboratory and develops proficiency in all areas, including sectioning, embedding, grossing, staining, and case distribution. Adheres to laboratory policies for safety, conduct, and performance.

*This position is capped at 2 years from date of hire. Trainee is expected to apply for the appropriate certification exam as soon as legally qualified. The examination must be successfully passed within 1 year of initial application for the examination. Failure to pass the examination within the allotted time frame or allowable attempts will result in dismissal or reassignment if available. Upon successful completion of the certifying examination, the trainee will be considered for a histotechnician or histotechnologist position with CSI, based upon current staffing needs.

Key Job Elements

• Prepares microscopic slides for patient diagnosis to include: tissue processing, embedding, sectioning of tissue blocks with preparation of microscope slides, staining and submission of slides to pathologist for diagnosis and reporting.
• Cooperates with all training functions and personnel as required. Will be mentored by senior staff and will be expected to implement training and suggestions of the mentor(s).
• Performs procedures within the scope of practice for a Histotechnician only after appropriate training has been accomplished and competencies have been satisfied.
• Performs procedures within the scope of practice for a Histotechnician to include special staining procedures, immunohistochemistry, and various other special procedures.
• Utilizes the Laboratory Information System for processing, tracking, printing slide labels, ordering stains, and a variety of QA and other reporting functions.
• Participates in the on-call program as needed and call back for off-shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Monitors inventory of the department, including control slides, 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 the chemical and recycling program for Xylene and formalin.
• Follows established safety and biohazard procedures and standard precautions at all times. Disposes of biohazardous wastes following laboratory protocols (see laboratory safety manual and chemical hygiene plan.)
• Maintain the instrumentation in the IHC laboratory, specifically to include, but not limited to, the IHC stainers. This includes emptying the chemical waste for disposal, filling the bulk fluids for operation, and basic cleaning steps.
• Assist with the organization and delivery of the completed cases to the medical team or accessioning for return to the client.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with quality control policies and procedures to ensure that all aspects of laboratory operation are performed in accordance with accepted standards and applicable laws for clinical laboratories.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Expectations: Preparation for the ASCP certification exam. The trainee is eligible for the exam after one year. It is the responsibility of the trainee to prepare for the exam on his/her own time, and apply for the exam as soon as legally qualified.

Knowledge/Experience

• Associate Degree in Biology or Chemistry, or minimum of 60 semester hours with 23 hours in any combination of biology & chemistry.
• Experience in laboratory sciences desired but not 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

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Reports To

• IHC 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.

The laboratory environment has an inherent risk of exposure to blood-bourne pathogens, other pathogens such as TB, and hazards associated with the chemicals formaldehyde (primarily in the form of formalin) and Xylene. All safety policies and procedures must be observed to minimize these hazards.

A moderate amount of standing is often required.

The ability to lift 25 pounds 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.