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Handle, document, and process fresh dermatology samples from Mohs surgeryCreate histology slides for Dermatology Immunofluorescence (DIF) screeningPerform accessioning, grossing, microtomy, and staining of formalin fixed dermatology and oral specimensWork collaboratively with co-workers to maintain fluidity and efficiency in the labAssist in training employees in general histology practicesReference and adhere to the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) to maintain lab and environmental safetyParticipate in quality assurance activities to provide high quality histology productsUpdate and apply standard operating procedures

Perform IHC and special staining for pathological diagnostic purposesMaintain equipment and establish proper tissue controls for quality assurance of stainingAccession and gross surgical tissue specimensDehydrate, clear, and infiltrate specimen with paraffin using an automatic tissue processorProperly identify and orient tissue samples when embedding in paraffin mediumCarefully section and mount tissue on slides for histological staining and diagnosisAssist in training and supervising technicians in IHC and histological techniquesAdhere to the College of American Pathologists and other accreditation and regulatory standards Communicate effectively with pathologists to ensure a high-quality productWork collaboratively with co-workers to maintain fluidity and efficiency in the labScan and send imaged slides to the pathologistIdentify and remediate a variety of problems that arise in the histology workplace

Gathered and accessioned surgical specimens from various medical sectionsPrepared and labeled tissue cassettes used for histology processingAssisted in autopsies and grossing proceduresAided in the microtomy and staining of tissue cut from a cryostatCleaned and maintained laboratory workbench, cryostat, staining area, and various toolsShipped and disposed of biohazard material in accordance with OSHA and other regulations

Master'S Degree, Bioinformatics

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Biochemistry And Molecular Biology