An expert Cytotechnologist with 20+ years of experience developing a collaborative laboratory environment and coordinating with management to maintain adequate product, quality, and service levels. Able to design and implement comprehensive training and mentoring programs to ensure technicians receive individualized coaching and reduce employee turnover. Capable of managing high-volume work settings while researching new preparation methods and leading countless specimen collection/processing procedures.Career Highlights:✔ Successfully implemented cost-effective filtration system and deployed CBG Biotech Recycler to achieve high purity while reducing solvent spend, lab waste, and disposal costs✔ Managed statewide Cytology seminar and skillfully negotiated/secured event sponsorship from Ohio Society of Cytology (Springfield)✔Numerous years of lab management experience in study of cellular abnormalities, including precancerous/cancerous lesions, infectious agents, and inflammatory processesProfessional Skills:● Student Assessments● Specimen Collection● Specimen Processing● Hardware Installation● Lab Safety & Operations● Complex Lab Processes● Lab Equipment Maintenance● Research & Writing Procedures● Coaching, Mentoring & Training● Cross-Departmental Collaboration● Gyn/Non-Gyn Specimen Screening● Cell Block Preparation (Cytology Specimens)● Record Keeping● MS Office | G-Suite● CoPath | Cortex● Citrix | Workday● Kronos | PeopleSoft● Turbo Tax | DragonContact Information:✉ matuke2125@gmail.com