Genetics Trainee
FULGENT THERAPEUTICS LLC·Alpharetta, Georgia
FULGENT THERAPEUTICS LLC·Alpharetta, Georgia
Perform entry-level laboratory procedures including cell culture, harvest, and chromosome analysis to detect abnormalities. Maintain accurate laboratory records and adhere to safety and quality control policies during an 18-month training period.
Learn to use specialized equipment for capture and enhancement of images at optimum resolution.
Professional
Development: Attends in-services, reads professional literature, and participates in educational programs and activities to remain abreast of developments in the field of cytogenetics.
Quality
Control: Complies with quality control policies and procedures to ensure that all aspects of laboratory operation are performed in accordance with accepted standards and applicable laws for clinical laboratories.
Reagents/Media: Establish good laboratory practice skills; learn to operate, clean and maintain all laboratory equipment and instruments needed to prepare reagents, stains, and media in accordance with laboratory protocol.
Learn to perform staining procedures for routine and specialized analysis.
Understand and perform universal precaution measures necessary for the handling of fresh body fluids.
Sterile
Technique: Observes principles of sterile technique in carrying out daily responsibilities including the proper cleaning and sterilization of work surfaces.
Assist in maintaining an adequate stock of commonly used supplies. Performs related responsibilities as required. QualificationsKnowledge/Experience Bachelor’s degree in biology or related scientific field. Experience in laboratory sciences desired but not required. Laboratory personnel participating in licensure or certification maintenance programs must complete the number of continuing education hours prescribed by their licensing or certifying agency. Technical laboratory personnel whose certification has been grandfathered and does not require participation in a certification maintenance program must complete at least twelve hours of continuing education annually. 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. Potential Exposure to toxic chemicals and the bio-hazards associated with handling blood, solid tissue, and body fluids. 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.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in biology or a related scientific field. Previous laboratory experience is desired but not required for this entry-level position.
Market context
Genetics trainee roles in Georgia are typically tied to clinical labs, research settings, and healthcare systems that need support for specimen handling, testing workflows, and data review. These positions can be competitive because employers often favor candidates with a biology degree, strong attention to detail, and any hands-on lab exposure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full posting, and tailor your application by highlighting lab coursework, safety practices, and any relevant research or internship experience.
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