Associate Director of Laboratory Operations at Metamark Genetics in Collegeville, PASpecialising in GU anatomic and surgical pathology both as a reference laboratory and for POL's, Offered FISH for bladder cancer for cytological specimens.As Metamark purchased the facility from Endo Pharma. (previously HealthTronics) I continued to pursue CAP accreditation to all the laboratories that I managed, and sought NYS inspection (as well as obtaining and keeping current PA CMS Department of Health and Human Services inspections. Acted as Interim Director of Laboratory Operations for the Cambridge facility when the manager vacated prior to applying for CAP inspection. Directed the Cambridge personnel on how to prepare for CAP and how to write the NACCLS format for inspection, and wrote all policy and procedures with several staff members contributing their time and effort. Aided in the research for ProMark, and in the literature written during that time for publication. In addition, responsible for staff hire/fire/training/continuing ed. I challenged those working as techs to become licensed technologists in the laboratory, if not already. In addition, alongside of my lead technologist, trained two outstanding assistants to sit for registry. Involved in capital purchases, budget allocation, employee reviews, raises, bonuses, and goal planning/matriculation. During my tenure at the facility converted every lab inside (which when we absorbed the TX closing swelled to 15) from manual to automated operations for slide staining, IHC, and PAP's. Worked closely with the GA office (for IT) and the Director of IT to modernise equipment to meet the new demands of lab. Train staff on new pathology software for specimens and EHR. Strengthened facilities safety initiatives by working with the state, EPA, Lower Providence Sewer Authority, Stericycle, Veolia and Terrabella to update lab waste collection, satellite areas, and removal from lab all hasardous materials.

Reported to the Director of Laboratory Operations and was responsible for providing 2nd line management direction and management of pathology laboratories. In doing so, ensured quality standards of pathology performance, diagnosis, and turn around times. Elected Endo Pharmaceutical's person of the third quarter in 2013 for preparing for the merger and assimilation of other laboratories into the local PA lab. Sought CAP approval for the reference lab locally and then for the physician owned labs as well. Taught histology and guided BS degreed candidates through the education requirements and exam labyrinth to become HTL's.

-duties include routine histology. Four Tissue Tek processors were used to fix tissue. Embedding was performed on Tissue Tek embedding centers. Microtomy performed on Leica and Microm microtomes where routine surgicals were cut at four microns. Frosen sections were performed on an automated Microm cryostat. A Leica autostainer was used for routine H and E stains. Special stains were performed with the Ventana Nexus machine and IHC performed on Ventana Benchmark XT's. Coverslipping was performed with the automated plastic reel Tissue Tek Prisma machine. Grossing of small dermatology specimens routinely performed. Position strictly travel assignment.

-duties include routine histology and special procedures. Tissue processing and embedding along with sectioning of blocks. Mostly Tissue Tek and Leica machines are used. H&E stains performed on Prisma H and E stainer. Ventana Benchmark XT's were used for IHC. Since taking the lead IHC position I have brought quantitative stains to the department as well as ISH stains including kappa and lambda and most recently HPV ISH. I am currently bringing on board Her2Neu IHC for the first time in the department. Once CAP approved on the scoring I anticipate moving to SISH Her2Neu- at that time anticipating the Ventana VIAS system to aid interpretation. I have taken the department from a handful of immunostains to upwards of eighty. The Ventana Nexes system used for special stains with a variety performed manually. I initiated along with the Director of Anatomical and Surgical Pathology providing histotech coverage of frosen section room in coordination with the pathology assistants. Cerner was used as the AP computer system and during my tenure transitioned to the Softpath system.

-duties include routine histology and special procedures. Tissue processing and embedding along with sectioning of blocks. Mostly Tissue Tek and Leica machines are used. H&E stains performed on Gemini carousel and Ventana Symphony stainer. Four Dako Autostainers and Ventana Benchmark XT stainers used for IHC and ISH/FISH stains. Two Dako Artisan carousel stainers used for special stains, with a handful of manual special stains. Approximately my colleague and I performed in excess of 250 IHC stains a day and about an average of 60 special stains daily. Frosen IF slides cut and Alport kidney stains also performed. Co-path was used as the AP computer system.

-duties include routine histology. Tissue processing and embedding performed on Tissue Tek machines. Microtomy performed on Reichert Jung microtomes at four microns. An automated linear stainer used for routine H and E stains. Special stains performed manually. High volume IHC performed on two instruments, a Ventana Benchmark XT and a Dako Autostainer. Coverslipping performed on the plastic reel Tissue Tek. Helped the laboratory supervisor prepare for first time CAP inspection and revamp Special Stain and IHC controls. Anatomic Pathology computer system used by the laboratory was AP Easy. Position strictly a travel assignment.

-duties include routine histology and tissue banking specialist. Four Tissue Tek processors were used to fix tissue. Embedding was performed on Tissue Tek embedding centers. Microtomy performed on Leica and Microm microtomes where routine surgicals were cut at four microns. Frosen sections were performed on an automated Microm cryostat. A Leica autostainer was used for routine H and E stains. Special stains were performed with the Ventana Nexus machine and IHC performed on Ventana Benchmark XT's. Coverslipping was performed with the automated plastic reel Tissue Tek machine. During my tenure at this position, the autostainer and cover slipper were replaced with a new Prisma system. Grossing of small dermatology specimens routinely performed. Cerner system was the computer system used, and during the assignment a transition over to Co-Path was instituted. As a tissue bank specialist, instrumental in harvesting, grossing, embedding, cutting, and shipping tissue out to research institutions and harvest banks (that stored tissue to be shipped to researchers at a later time). Position strictly travel assignment.

-duties include routine histology. A Leica TP 1050 and Sakura tissue processors were used to fix tissue, the Leica 1050 was used for overnight procession of large specimens. Embedding was performed on Tissue Tek II embedding centers. Microtomy performed on Reichert Jung microtomes and paraffin sections were cut at four microns. Frosen sections were performed by both the PA and histologists and were cut at five microns on a Leica cryostat. Routine H and E stains were stained on a Leica XL autostainer. Specials and cover slipping were performed manually. In the evenings cytoprep performed by histologists as well, cell blocks and smears attempted when appropriate. Cytocentrifuge and cytospins were performed on all specimens. Immunohistochemistries were performed on Ventana autoimmunostainer. Accessioning of specimens were done on the hospital Meditech computer system. Position was strictly a traveling assignment.

-duties include routine histology. Sakura tissue processors were used to fix tissue and embedding was performed on a Tissue Tek II embedding unit. Reichert Jung and Leica microtomes were used for sectioning. Routine stains were performed on a Sakura autostainer. Automatic Tissue Tek plastic ribbon reel cover slipper. Special stains were performed on a Ventana autostainer, IHC was also performed on a Ventana autostainer. Helped maintain QA/QC for instruments and reagents. Anatomic pathology computer system was Softpath. Position strictly a travel position.

-duties include routine histology. Sakura tissue processors, embed on Tissue Tek II embedding center. Sectioned on a Leica 2200 microtome at 4 microns. Routine stains performed on Sakura autostainer. Special stains were performed manually and often from scratch. Coverslipping was performed by a automated Tissue Tek plastic reel cover slipper. Anatomic pathology computer system was Power Path. Cytologies were performed by the histologist as well. A Thin Prep cytology system was used. Immunohistochemistry was performed on a Dakocytomation auto immunostainer. Position is strictly a travel job. Instrumental in troubleshooting both special stains and immunostains. Position entailed this particular travel to write protocols for six new antibodies and program them into the auto immunostainer. Also wrote SOPs for both immunostains and for special stains, including new log books for controls, in a CAP (College of American Pathologists) approved format for record keeping with HIPPA in mind. Position strictly a travel job.

-duties included routine dermatopathology histology. Sakura processors were employed, and skins were embedded on a Tissue Tek embedding center. Types of dermatology specimens worked with: shave biopsies, punch biopsies, and elipse biopsies (including dog eared, notched, and with and without sutures). Blocks were sectioned at four microns on both SurgiPath microtomes and Thermo Shandon microtomes. Routines stains performed automated, while specials were manual. Histologist was also responsible for grossing all specimens. Specimens were measured, dictated on paper, and inked according to protocol. Immunohistochemistry was performed on a Ventana Benchmark automated immunostainer. Position was strictly a travel job .

-duties included routine histology was performed. Tissue fixation on a sakura tissue processing station. Embedding was performed on a tissue tek II embedding center and sectioning on a Leica 2060 microtome at four microns. Routine stains were on a leica autostainer XL. Special stains were performed by hand. Computer system was Co-Path. Frozen stains were performed on a Leica cryostat at 5 microns. Immunostains were performed on a Ventana autoimmunostainer. Position was strictly a travel job.

-duties included routine histology. Embedding was performed on Tissue tek II/ Sakura embedding station, cut on Leica 2010 microtomes at 4 microns. Routine stains (h&e's) were on a Leica autostainer. Frozens were also perfromed on a Leica cryostat at 5 microns. Special stains were by hand and run down on the autostainer. Cover slipping was a Leica glass auto cover slipper. Computer system was Co-Path. Position was strictly a travel position.

-duties included routine histology and cytology. Embedding was perormed on a Tissue tek embedding station, and cut on Reichert Jung at 4 microns. Routine stains were stained on a Sakura autostainer and specials were performed mostly from a kit manually. Computer system was Co-Path. Cytologies were performed on a Thin Prep system was used for specimens. Grossing of small specimens and bx's were also performed by the histologist. Immunohistochemistries were performed on a Ventana Benchmark auto immunostainer. Position was strictly per diem.

-duties included routine histological functions. Embedding was performed on a Tissue Tek II embedding center. Sectioning was peroformed on a Leica 2010 microtome at 4 microns. Special and routine stains were completed by hand. Also ran surgical pathology at the same time, and was responsible for Soft-Path anatomic pathology computer system. Frozens were also performed on a Leica cryostat at 5 microns. Immunostains were performed on an Ventana carousel auto immunostainer. Position was strictly a travel position.

-duties included routine histology and cytology. Embedding was performed on a Tissue tek embedding center. Cutting was performed on a Leica 2060 microtome at 4 microns for most tissue, except small bx's, at 2 microns. Routine stains were stained on Leica Autostainer XL, special stains were performed manually both using kits and from scratch. Frozen sections were received and frozen with OCT and cut at 5 microns on a Lecia cryostat. Grossed small tissues and bx's. This was a lead tech position, and all QA/QC was performed as well, also instrumental in implementing SOP's for frozen sectioning techniques and protocols. Immunostains were performed on a Dakocytomation auto immunostainer. Position was strictly a travel position.

-duties included general histology, cytology, grossing, and immunohistochemistry functions. Embedding was performed on a Tissue tek embedding center, sectioning was performed on a Reichert Jung microtome at 4 microns. Frozen sections were performed on a Leica cyrostat at five microns. Special stains were performed manually, routine stains were performed on a Sakura carousel autostainer. Grossing was performed on a Thermo Shandon grossing station. Immunostains were performed on a Ventana auto immunostainer.

-duties included freezing lung and gut sections, cryosectioning, making glutaraldehyde sections, plastic sectioning, performing immunostaining, as well as immunohistochemistry, small animal surgery (assisting with large animal surgery),keeping meticulous journals on said research topics, and formulating protocols. Additional duties included working with investigators to prepare papers in research and scientific journals, as well as, obtaining grants for the pulmonary research department. Was instrumental in setting up the automated IHC program for the school.