Technologist - Assay Development

Level: Experienced Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Category: Biotech

Description: 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: The Assay Development Technologist is a cross-functional role comprised of assay development in collaboration with the Molecular Director, Senior Management, and the Molecular Department to drive decision-making and data-driven product development. The Assay Development Technologist will initiate study projects, investigate the feasibility of potential projects, design and develop methods and assays, generate and interpret study results through the application of scientific principles and analytical techniques, and drive novel molecular biology assays from research to product proof-of-concept. The Assay Development Technologist will be responsible for designing and developing fully automated, high-throughput genetic tests from concept through commercial launch. The assay development technologist strives to create a highly collaborative environment, with an emphasis on cross-functional projects. Continually assessing and integrating cutting-edge technology into our laboratory and development process, as well as will playing a key role in developing new tests as well as troubleshooting and maintaining existing assays in collaboration with the molecular department.