Work:
Solstas Lab Partners
Valdosta, GA
Apr 2012 to Dec 2012
Histotechnologist
The Right Solutions
Tontitown, AR
Aug 2011 to Oct 2011
Histotechnologist
AMERIPATH SOUTH FLORIDA-QUEST DIAGNOSTICS
Pompano Beach, FL
2008 to 2010
Histotechnologist and Immunohistochemist
MERCK RESEARCH LABORATORIES
Boston, MA
2007 to 2008
Histotechnologist and Research Biologist
VISION BIOSYSTEMS
Norwell, MA
2006 to 2007
Technical Support Associate
BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS
Boston, MA
2004 to 2006
Immunohistotechnologist and Histotechnologist
INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH, METHODIST HOSPITAL
Indianapolis, IN
2003 to 2004
Histotechnologist
BOTSFORD GENERAL HOSPITAL
2001 to 2002
Histotechnologist and Immunochemist
BOTSFORD GENERAL HOSPITAL
Farmington, MI
1999 to 2002
Immunohistochemist
BOTSFORD GENERAL HOSPITAL
1999 to 2001
Manager
BIOGENEX LABORATORIES
San Ramon, CA
1999 to 1999
Technical Support Specialist
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Springfield, OH
1997 to 1999
Histotechnologist
CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Cleveland, OH
1996 to 1997
Histotechnologist
Education:
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
1992
MS in Pathology
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH
1986
BS in Sciences
Skills:
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY Competent in all areas of Histotechnology embedding, grossing, staining, cutting, coverslipping, special stains Specifically proficient in Immunohistochemistry Substantial experience in working up and troubleshooting antibodies and immunohistochemistry instrumentation Adept in frozen sectioning from 3-50 thicknesses Ability to cut approximately 30 blocks per hour, depending upon tissue and number of slides Comprehensive knowledge of QC procedures and CAP regulations Skillfully work with all types of routine histology equipment and immunohistochemistry instrumentation such as the Leica BondMax, Ventana XT, Ventana Ultra and the Dako immunostainer Train technologists in routine histology and immunohistochemistry Successfully work with all levels of staff and customers Meticulous, thorough, efficient, organized, reliable, detail oriented, personable, strong work ethic, excellent problem-solving skills, innovative, resourceful, passionate about histology
