Fulgent Genetics is a clinical diagnostics and genomic research company that employs roughly 280 people. Recent data point to modest net expansion, with 29 hires outpacing 21 departures. The organization operates with a lean structure that prioritizes highly skilled roles needed for next-generation sequencing, specialty testing, and supporting commercial activities. Overall staffing levels reflect a balance between scientific innovation and the operational resources required to deliver complex laboratory services.
Engineering is the largest department at 123 employees, representing about two-fifths of the total workforce and underscoring the technical foundation of Fulgent Genetics’ product portfolio. Customer-facing functions are handled by 30 team members in Sales & Support, while 28 employees in Healthcare roles keep laboratory operations and clinical reporting on track. Core business functions round out the organization: Finance & Administration (24), Business Management (17), Human Resources (14), Operations (11), and Legal (10). An additional 27 employees fall into an “Other” category that captures cross-functional and specialized positions, illustrating the diverse skill sets needed in a diagnostics environment.
The company maintains a strong Southern California presence, with 97 employees based in Los Angeles and additional clusters in nearby San Diego, Irvine, Diamond Bar, Monterey Park, Long Beach, and Orange County. Houston is home to the largest out-of-state contingent at 10 employees, while New York houses a smaller commercial outpost of seven. A mix of two-to-eight-person teams operate in Washington, DC; Bethesda, MD; Newark, DE; Philadelphia, PA; and Katy, TX. Another 152 employees work remotely or from other locations, highlighting the company’s flexible approach to staffing specialized laboratory and support roles across the country.