Solutions/Software Analyst/Scientist/Engineer - Workflow
Summary
Entry-level hybrid analyst/scientist/engineer at a genomic testing (clinical diagnostics) lab, ensuring lab operations by evaluating processes, building solutions and algorithms, coordinating projects, and managing clinical genetic data. The role spans software engineering, data science, bioinformatics, and learning genetics and clinical standards like CLIA, CAP, and HIPAA.
About Us
Founded in 2011, Fulgent 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
We are seeking entry-level individuals that will thrive as a hybrid analyst/scientist/engineer role. You must be ready to learn genetics,
bioinformatics, workflow, and system design. You will be analyzing clinical workflows, reviewing business operations, processing bioinformatics,
and developing systems. You will be building enterprise solutions that connect every aspect of our organization from clinical services to data
research. We accomplish this by focusing on the intersection of Computer Science and Laboratory Science.
To be successful, you will develop a solid understanding of our clinical standards and guidelines (ACMG, ACOG, CLIA, CAP, HIPAA, HITECH,
etc.) so that you may act as an advisory specialist to other departments and leads.
Key Job Elements
We are the backbone of the company and our team works closely with critical departments in the organization: Clinical Lab, Genetic Counselors
or Geneticist, R&D, Bioinformatics, Client Services, Marketing, Sales, and Product Management. Our primary responsibility is to scale laboratory
operations, grow product offerings, and augment laboratory capabilities through transformative technology. Our second responsibility is to have
technical foresight and technical flexibility to accomplish the needs of the organization.
Our collaborative team of 16 Computer Science experts share the same roles and responsibilities. We have established an admirable team
culture that thrives on transparency and active learning. This team reports directly to the Principal Systems Architect, which reports to the COO,
then to the CEO, all of whom have degrees in Computer Science; this team works within three degrees from the top of the company.
This is a California-exempt position. Allocation of responsibilities and duties will vary from month to month based on operational and project
needs. It is expected that, on average, 50-60% of working time is devoted to administrative responsibilities, duties of operational workflow
analysis, systems design, system integration, and technical problem-solving. On average, 20-30% of working time is devoted to software
engineering, software programming, and software development. On average, 10-20% of working time is devoted to data science, bioinformatics,
and laboratory science. It is the company’s expectation that the employee who is properly performing in this position will spend the majority of
their total working time engaged in tasks that are directly related to management policies or general business operations an d will customarily
exercise discretion and independent judgment in performing these tasks.