HISTOTECHNICIAN INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

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Where do you see yourself in 5-10 years?

-certified Histotechnologist -enough experience to become a PathA -possibly explore field of clinical laboratory scientist

Why do you want to be trained as a histotechnician?

-combine my interests of working in a laboratory setting with anatomic pathology -eventually want to become a certified histotechnologist and open to becoming a pathologist assistant in the future

Explain your experience relative to the position as well as equipment you have used or worked with in the laboratory.

-courses in anatomy, immunology, cell biology, etc. -anatomy lab: a bit with microscopes to view histology slides -molecular bio lab: micropipette, PCR, gel electrophoresis, centrifuge

What is your highest level of education?

I just graduated this past June from the University of California, Irvine with a Bachelor's of Science in Biological Sciences.

Why do you want to work for Fulgent?

I want to work for Fulgent because: -I've always had an interest in healthcare and wanted to explore other occupations that do not involve direct patient care but are still integral for clinicians and patients -specifically, I found the lab environment and testing to often be looked past -> many people don't understand how vital they are in making diagnoses -I want to be a part of a company that offers a wide range of these tests like Fulgent

Tell me how you organize, plan, and prioritize your work.

-determine which work has a sooner deadline or needs to most attention -work based on what needs to get done first

Tell me about a time you overcame a difficult situation.

-tbh nothing work related -I did used to think that majoring in Biology was not for me since I did not want to go the common more traditional occupation routes -eventually I reached out and sought resources and other people on the same boat as me an found a community of support -along the way I learned more about lab science

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

-strengths: detail-oriented, collaborative but also independent, determined -weaknesses: self-critical, perfectionist, public speaking


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