Accessioner I

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location:CSI Site - Alpharetta, GA

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Category: Biotech

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

Under direct supervision, assists in the verification, ordering and triage of specimens, scans documents into the LIS system, faxes add/cancel requests to clients, ships client's results, and assists with sending out referral lab test requests. Consistently adheres to laboratory policies for safety, conduct, and performances.

Key Job Elements

• Accurately accession all specimen/test types and verifies all specimens are properly identified.
• Processes work completely and accurately, to include requisitions and any additional documents accompanying specimens, within departmental guidelines and time frame.
• Easily and accurately navigates through the LIS, emails, and tickets.
• Accurately scans accessioning documents, requisitions, and pertinent attachments into content central, performing initial QC and creating folders, when necessary.
• Performs accessioning QC accurately and within the established time frame, prioritizing the Flow cases.
• Ensures that blocks and/or stained slides are accurately packed up for return to the clients by CSI courier or Fed Ex in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates punctuality and adheres to the set work schedule.
• Accurately orders and documents any test that must be sent out to a referral laboratory. This includes properly completing the appropriate test requisitions, labeling and logging the specimens, packing for shipping to the referral lab, and adding appropriate case notes.
• Accurately adds testing from the Add-On queue, assigning the correct case status button. Adds thorough case notes for the added testing.
• Faxes add/cancel forms to clients and monitors to ensure transmittal. Routinely monitors the fax machine for incoming faxes and distributes to the appropriate designee.
• Maintains complete, accurate and up-to-date documents such as equipment logs and worksheets, such that information can be accessed in a timely manner.
• Maintains clean work areas.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Experience

• HS Diploma, vocational education or higher
• Bachelor's degree in biological science is preferred.
• Non-technical laboratory personnel must complete at least six hours of continuing education annually.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Laboratory/medical knowledge a plus.

Environment

Fulgent Therapeutics LLC/CSI 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.

Physical Requirements:

A moderate amount of standing and sitting.

Safety:

Exposure to biological hazards associated with human specimens. Standard universal precautions required for handling specimens.