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About Fulgent

Fulgent is a leader in genetic and genomic clinical testing, a publicly traded company located in Los Angeles, California. We are a technology-driven company with extensive academic/clinical experience and capabilities in Next Generation Sequencing and bioinformatics. This distinction has advanced us to the forefront of the rapidly advancing genetic and genomic testing industry.

Fulgent's unique chemistries and superior proprietary bioinformatics pipeline has propelled our explosive growth in recent years. We offer the most expansive set of clinical genetic tests in the world, including 22,000+ single gene tests, 900+ preset panels, rearrangement testing, clinical exome/trios, whole exome/trios, whole genome and our All-in-One reflex test. We are a CLIA and CAP accredited laboratory. Fulgent has state-of-the-art clinical, sequencing and bioinformatics tools, including the latest Illumina sequencers such as the NovaSeq.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Assay Development Research Scientist I position is for candidates who have experience in developing scaled, high-sensitivity tests, and experience with Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS). The Assay Development – Research Scientist 1 will be responsible for designing and developing fully-automated, high-throughput next-generation sequencing-based genetic tests from concept through commercial launch. The assay development team strives to create a highly collaborative environment, with an emphasis on cross-functional projects. Continually assess and integrate cutting-edge technology into our laboratory and development process, our Assay Development - Research Scientists will play a key role in developing new tests as well as troubleshooting and maintaining existing assays.

KEY JOB ELEMENTS:

• Participate in the design and develop fully-automated, high-throughput next generation sequencing-based genetic tests from concept through commercial launch.
• Develop scaled and high-sensitivity tests for Next Generation Sequencing.
• Troubleshoot automated clinical laboratories’ preparation and Illumina sequencing instruments.
• Design and optimize genetic assays.
• Demonstrate exquisite attention to detail and organization.
• Design/execute analyses independently with minimum scientific guidance.
• Conduct quality control of algorithms for new and update panels.
• Develop, test, and evaluate Next Generation Sequencing technologies.
• Participate in highly collaborative environment, with an emphasis on cross-functional projects and teams.
• Communicate and present results in a clear and concise manner.
• Play a key role in developing new tests as well as troubleshooting and maintaining existing assays.

KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

• PhD or Master Degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or related biological sciences field of studies. Strong preference for >5 years relevant experience for MS Degree, and >3 years relevant experience for PhD. Candidates with a BS degree and NGS experience will not be considered for this position but are encouraged to apply for a Laboratory Technician position.
• Ability to correlate next-generation sequencing data with changes in the laboratory procedure.
• Enjoy working with the research team and collaborating with whole related teams.
• Experience with genetics or molecular biology techniques including DNA and RNA library preparation, Target amplification, and NGS.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and laboratory SOPs, and regulatory and safety procedures.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize laboratory and data analysis tasks.
• Prior experience with CLIA/CAP laboratory and genetic company is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of human genetics, NGS, and genotyping experience is required.
• Basic understanding of bioinformatics.
• Ability to work independently and also in a collaborative environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to successfully complete projects.
• Attention to detail and accuracy are crucial for the Research and Development scientist position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

REPORTS TO:

• R&D Manager, dotted line to Director of R&D

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.

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