ObjectiveTo obtain a position within the medical field that will allow me to utilize my laboratory experience and skill set to add value to my employer and advance my career.

Education Confidential, Richmond, VA
Bachelor of Science, Biology

Work
Experience EM Specialist, Confidential,
April 2007 to February 2011
Glen Allen, VA

Evaluate and routinely gross renal, muscle, and nerve biopsies, along with all other types of tissue as necessary for histological, immunohistochemical and electron microscopic examination
Orient and embed tissue in paraffin for histology, epoxy resin for electron microscopy, and freeze in OCT for immunohistochemistry
Cut serial sections from paraffin for histology using microtome (1um), cut serial frozen sections for immunohistochemistry using Cryostat, and be able to cut thick (1um) and thin (70nm)sections for electron microscopy using an ultramicrotome
Skilled in all aspects of biological specimen preparation, specifically as required for diagnostic electron microscopy such as staining with heavy metals, electron microscope operation, and digital imaging
Lead and train technicians in all aspects of the histology lab, enzyme processes, electron microscopy, and all special stains
Perform direct and indirect immunohistochemical methods for frozen and formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue
Perform routine and developmental IHC lab techniques, resolve and troubleshoot procedural and technical problems
Prepare all solutions needed for H&E stainer and for special stains
Maintain Leica H&E stainer, coverslipper, cassette writer, and slide writer
Lab complete and assign cases to pathologists
Troubleshooting and maintenance of all equipment involved in these techniques e.g. microtomes, ultramicrotomes, cryostat, processors, electron microscope, pH meters, analytical balance, etc.
Maintain records and logs of specimens and lab material in coordination with established lab protocols, archive specimens, grids, and images
Record and log inventory of the laboratories
Order supplies using Oracle program
Adjust techniques/protocols as the situation requires while interacting with pathology staff to determine best course of action

Sample Management Associate, Confidential,
June 2005 to October 2006
Glen Allen, VA

Managed pharmaceutical product inventory under cGMP
Managed clinical sample inventory under cGLP, received clinical samples from all clinical study sites for in-house testing
Maintained equipment records for all -70慢 and -20慢 freezers holding cGXP inventory
Liaised with Clinical Department for scheduling of all clinical drug shipments for international Phase II study and two U.S. based Phase I studies
Labeled, packaged, and shipped clinical drug product under cGMP for all clinical studies
Ensured error free delivery of drug product shipped on dry ice through proper international documentation and regulatory compliance
Developed cost effective IATA 650 compliant packaging for shipment of all clinical samples in upcoming Phase I clinical study

Gum Spring, VA 23065

Coordinated shipping and receipt of manufacturing samples for testing by QC and R & D labs
Ensured compliance for Small Quantity Generator site (as defined by the EPA) for all chemical waste generated on site
Participated in decommissioning of labs where radiological compounds were used
Facilitated transfer of cGXP inventory to company facility in Colorado
Received annual training for blood borne pathogens and radiation safety
Maintained cell bank inventory under liquid nitrogen
Maintained database of sample inventories for clinical, analytical, and release testing (Microsoft Excel)

Supervisor/ Forklift Driver/ Warehouse Worker Confidential,
February 2000 to April 2002
Ashland, VA

Supervised daily operations to ensure all shipments are properly manifested and dispatched
Certified forklift driver
Coordinated and managed all paperwork for each shipment
Developed more efficient delivery system for largest shipment
Operated a forklift to load two trucks each day
Scanned, stacked, and wrapped boxes of equipment onto pallets

Shipping Clerk (TEMP.), Confidential,
November 1999 to February 2000
Richmond, VA

Collected and evaluated mail using scan and meter system
Wrapped pallets and load trucks with manual and electric pallet jack

Point of Sale (P.O.S.) Supervisor Confidential,
January 1998 to November 1998
Glen Allen, VA

Managed and created a schedule for 15-20 cashiers weekly
Supervised and trained cashiers
Reconciled and balanced twenty-one registers each day

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