Lead Histotech

About Us

Inform Diagnostics, a Fulgent Genetics Company, is a nationally recognized diagnostics laboratory focused on anatomic pathology subspecialties including gastrointestinal pathology, dermatopathology, urologic pathology, hematopathology, and breast pathology.

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

Lead Histotechs are responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a growing anatomic pathology laboratory. Responsible for ensuring the laboratory is performing at the level it should be, meeting all goals, and the quality of results being reported are at the appropriate level, meeting all necessary Quality Control (QC) guidelines. Working with Histotechnicians I, II, III; Histotechnician Trainees, and Lab Aides to resolve any conflicts, track employee hours, and may schedule employee's time. Working with upper management to ensure all policies and procedures are carried out, and that the laboratory meets all necessary regulatory guidelines.

Key Job Elements

• Provides oversight for routine histology functions inclusive of processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining, under the supervision of a general supervisor.
• Oversees daily routine laboratory operations to ensure that quality standards and turnaround time are met.
• Maintains quality control standards within CAP, CLIA, and NY state guidelines.
• Performs personnel coaching.
• May be responsible for scheduling employees.
• Maintains established performance and production standards.
• Maintains responsibility for providing daily supervision of high complexity test performance by testing employees.
• Assures that all remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Provides orientation to all laboratory employees.
• Evaluates the competency of all laboratory personnel and ensures that the employees maintain their competency to perform procedures.
• The procedures for evaluation of the competency of the employees must include, but are not limited to: Direct observations of routine patient test performance, including patient preparation, if applicable, specimen handling, processing, and testing;
• Review of quality control records, proficiency testing results, and preventative maintenance records.
• Direct observation of the performance of instrument maintenance and function checks;
• Assessment of problem-solving skills.
• Coordinates workflow on a daily basis to ensure timely analysis, reporting of patient samples, and handling the daily/weekly/monthly scheduling, including lab rotations.
• Regulates all Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Inspection (QI)/Quality Control (QC) to ensure laboratory standards and regulations are maintained.
• Ensures the lab has adequate inventories of reagents and supplies.
• Assists with the selection, training, mentoring, and performance evaluation of the lab team.
• Resolves employee relations issues and recommends disciplinary action when required. Initiates disciplinary action when control results exceed defined acceptance limits.
• Acts as the first point of contact on technical, procedural, and policy questions. Keeps the team informed of new processes and general updates.

Knowledge/Experience

• Associate in Science Degree or Equivalent.
• 5+ years' experience in an anatomical pathology laboratory.
• HT, HTL (ASCP) certification preferred.
• NY DOH Certification in HT, PA, CLT, or MLT.
• Manual dexterity to use common laboratory equipment and perform sterile techniques as required.
• Willingness to work overtime is required.
• Demonstrated skills in technical data interpretation and ability to troubleshoot.
• Demonstrated ability to take and follow direction and to know who the resources are for their direction.
• Ability to direct others as well as take direction from others.
• Some overtime may be required.

Lab Specific Qualifications

• Visual acuity (including color discrimination) and analytical skills to distinguish fine detail.
• Ability to tolerate extensive periods seated and/or standing.
• Must possess the ability to perform repetitive motion.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• May have exposure to extreme temperatures, high noise levels, fumes, and bio-hazardous material/chemicals, including formalin, in the lab environment.
• May be required to handle blood-borne pathogens and general laboratory reagents; handle live human specimens, tissues, and bodily fluids.

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.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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.