Genetics Manager

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 the technical and operational oversight of the Genetics department. This includes the identification and implementation of process improvements, staff development, and performance management in relation to company and departmental goals. Coordinates research and development efforts to maximize and enhance test offerings and performance.

Key Job Elements

• Oversee the operation of the Genetics department to maintain an efficient and quality lab.
• Ensure productivity, turnaround time, sample quality, failure rate, and abnormal rate meet departmental expectations; prepare monthly statistics reports including all of the above monitors; and make recommendations for necessary actions.
• Participate in the evaluation and validation of new procedures and instrumentation.
• Monitor the quality control assurance programs for the Genetics Department. Monthly quality controls are presented on a monthly basis, or immediately when obvious deviations from acceptable standards occur.
• Create, update, and maintain the laboratory standard operating procedures (SOP manual).
• Communicate and review all laboratory policies/procedures with the Laboratory Director for approval and implementation.
• Monitor staffing needs as volume increases and participate in the recruiting and interviewing of new applicants.
• Prepare semi-annual/annual evaluation of laboratory staff, make recommendations for salary increases, promotions, coaching, and performance improvement.
• Ensure a safe working environment by maintaining strict adherence to company safety policies and procedures.
• Assures that the laboratory adheres to compliance with policies set forth by the company and governmental and non-governmental regulating agencies.
• Participate in proficiency testing for the Genetics Department, including CAP/CLIA/OSHA
• Monitor quality improvement/established thresholds and make recommendations for corrective action and preventative action; prepare quality improvement reports and submit to laboratory director and quality manager for approval.
• Participates in the budgeting and planning process for the laboratory and reviews operational costs for proper cost containment.
• Participates in company meetings and conducts departmental meetings when applicable.
• Attends in-services, reads professional literature, and participates in educational programs and activities to remain abreast of developments in the fields of cytogenetics and FISH.
• Coordinates training programs with the training coordinator for new employees.
• Perform related tasks as assigned.

Knowledge/Experience

• Bachelor of Science in a laboratory science.
• NCA/ASCP Certification.
• 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.
• 10 years genetics experience in a reference laboratory Genetics department. Including 3-5 years supervisory experience.

Skills

• Possess good communication skills in order to accomplish tasks and instill teamwork within the laboratory.
• Possess working knowledge of laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
• Possess problem solving skills to evaluate, differentiate and resolve technical and instrumentation issues.

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.

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.