About:

CSI Laboratories, a Fulgent Genetics Company, is a leading cancer testing and diagnostics laboratory trusted by pathologists, oncologists, and community hospitals throughout the U.S. and the Caribbean. For more than 24 years, our laboratories have employed advanced testing methods and a collaborative approach to deliver insightful results and rapid turnaround times.

CSI provides a full complement of cancer testing under one roof, including Flow, Cytogenetics, FISH, IHC, and Molecular services.

Job Summary

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.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

1. Accurately accession all specimen/test types and verify all specimens are properly identified.
2. Processes work completely and accurately, to include requisitions and any additional documents accompanying specimens, within departmental guidelines and time frame.
3. Easily and accurately navigates through the LIS, emails, and tickets.
4. Accurately scans accessioning documents, requisitions, and pertinent attachments into Content Central, our document repository.
5. Performs accessioning QC accurately and within the established time frame, prioritizing the Flow cases.
6. 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.
7. Demonstrates punctuality and adheres to the set work schedule.
8. 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.
9. Accurately adds testing from the Add-On queue, assigning the correct case status button. Adds thorough case notes for the added testing.
10. Faxes add/cancel forms to clients and monitors to ensure transmittal. Routinely monitors the fax machine for incoming faxes and distributes them to the appropriate designee.
11. Maintains complete, accurate and up-to-date documents such as equipment logs and worksheets, such that information can be accessed in a timely manner.
12. Maintains clean work areas.
13. Performs related responsibilities as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.

Skills:

• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Laboratory/medical knowledge a plus.

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.