Solutions/Software Analyst/Scientist/Engineer - Workflow

ABOUT FULGENT:

Fulgent Genetics is a technology company and a diagnostics laboratory. Were CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited. Were an engineering cultured organization, focused on using Computer Science and Genetics Science to surpass the status quo. By merging the fields of genetics, molecular biology, and computer science, we pursue excellence in sequencing, scalability, and data analysis. Fulgent offers unrivaled flexibility in diagnostic testing, affordable genomic sequencing, and flexible clinical provider services. Fulgent is here to make a difference in patient care.

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SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Short Description:

Full-time. Entry-level hybrid analyst, scientist, and engineer role. Must be ready to learn genetics, bioinformatics, workflow, and system design. You will be analyzing clinical workflows, business operations, processing bioinformatics, and developing systems. You will be building and operating enterprise solutions that connect every aspect of our lab from clinical services to data research. Core Technology-Stack includes: SQL, Node, JQuery, Java, Scala, Python, R, and more. Minimum Requirement: BA/BS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Statistics.

Full Description:

We are seeking a full-time entry-level hybrid analyst/scientist/engineer to join our fast-growing family. Were an engineering focused culture with multiple technical teams: Interface, Workflow, Distributed Systems, Bioinformatics, and IT.

Were the backbone of the company and work closely with other teams: Lab, Genetic Scientists, Research, Client Services, Marketing, Sales, and Management. Our primary responsibility is to ensure the operations of the lab, scaling its growth, and augmenting its capabilities.

You'll be evaluating operational processes, building solutions, developing algorithms, coordinating projects, and managing clinical genetic data. You are expected to learn about bioinformatics, genetics, and medical science to aid the diagnostic quest to improve the lives of the patients around the world. You are expected to perform administration, analyst, scientist, and engineering roles to aid our pursuit of providing next level diagnostic services to patients in need. You are expected to participate in bringing new diagnostic solutions to the market. You will be expected to apply computer science beyond programming.

Roles and Responsibilities upon Hire

This hybrid analyst/scientist/engineer role at Fulgent is an assortment of multiple professions. It is expected that all roles listed are fulfilled. The individual must have a strong understanding of each role and be able to fulfill them as needed within company projects, team projects, or within individual projects. Were the backbone of the company and work closely with other teams: Lab, Genetic Scientists, Research, Client Services, Marketing, Sales, and Management. Our primary responsibility is to ensure the operations of the lab, scaling its growth, and augmenting its capabilities. Specialized operational, analytical, and technical training for all roles are provided for entry-level hires.

All individuals in this position are expected to join projects, products, and teams within the capacity required of them. They are expected to be, or will become, strong at interdisciplinary knowledge sharing and exchange. This job position requires creative thinking, in-depth technical knowledge, and intellectual analysis. There will be times when you are expected to be project leaders and other times when you will be project members. This allows leaders to practice being followers and followers the opportunity to lead.

Your primary responsibility is to ensure successful operations within the lab. This may require you to solve complex business, scientific, or engineering problems using analytical, procedural, and/or creative abilities. It is expected that you will learn and understand our required clinical standards/guidelines (ACMG, ACOG, CLIA, CAP, HIPAA, HITECH, etc.) so that you may act as advisory specialists to other departments and leads. When capable and trained, it is expected that you will participate in establishing operational policy and procedures to be followed by other departments.

This position is not simple. This position is not standard. It will require a strong foundation within Computer Science, Mathematics, and/or Statistics to be applied within all roles. Computer Science, Mathematics, or Statistics are not industries within themselves, but a catalyst to other industries. As a clinical diagnostics lab, we are members of the healthcare industry. As a research lab, we are members of the genetic biotechnology industry. As a technology lab, we are members of the solutions, systems, and integration industry. It is expected that you will understand, or learn, genetics, biology, computation, business, operations, management, analytics, and administration. It is expected that you will understand, or learn, their applied forms of clinical reporting, diagnostic procedures, next-generation sequencing analysis, software engineering, bioinformatic annotation, product management, leadership, data science, business intelligence, and high-throughput workflow management.

You will be reporting to your department lead, Jimmy Liu. It is expected that you will be assisting your department and your department lead towards successful operations and successful projects

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must haves:

Exceptional ability at learning additional industries (Genetics, etc.)

Exceptional ability at data analysis and creative thinking

Exceptional ability at understanding computer science concepts

Exceptional ability at understanding mathematical and statistical concepts

Exceptional ability with languages such as: node.js, jQuery, Javascript, CSS, HTML5

Exceptional ability with languages such as: java, scala, python, R, scripts

Exceptional ability with SQL, PL/SQL

Exceptional ability with User Interface Design

Exceptional ability with Computer Architecture and Computer Science

Experience with Presentation Tools, Office Software, and Project Schedules

Experience with GIT Source Control, Windows, and Linux

Experience manipulating data such as JSON, XML, CSV, XLSX, TXT

Understanding of Browser, Hardware, and Database Limitations

Understanding of User Locus of Control, User Psychology, and User Behavior

Understanding of Project Management and Requirements Analysis

Understanding of Process Management and Transaction Workflow

Strong communication skills. Works well in teams

Minimum BA/BS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Statistics

Nice to have:

Deep understanding of Data Management Practices

Deep understanding of Networks, Security, Computation, Algorithms

Understanding of Bioinformatics, Genetics, Biology

Experience with Oracle, Sqlite, and others (MySql, PostgreSQL, NoSQL)

Experience with C/C++/mobile/other programming languages

Experience with Python, Bash, Regular Expression

Experience with Large Systems, Big Data, Complex Workflows

Experience working with Business, Operations, and Marketing