Allison Hughes, HTL

• Facilitated customer adherence to maintenance schedules, ensuring optimal equipment performance.
• Provide technical expertise and support for laboratory personnel regarding histology equipment and reagents.
• Organized and maintained the office filing system to ensure efficient document retrieval.
• Processed customer invoices and secured timely payments.
• Facilitated timely shipment of customer orders as needed.

• Supervised daily histology laboratory operations and assisted in workflow coordination.
• Performed tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, routine H&E staining, and special staining procedures.
• Operated and maintained laboratory equipment including processors, stainers and embedding centers.
• Conducted quality control checks to ensure accuracy and consistency of specimen preparation.
• Trained and mentored new laboratory staff on histology techniques and laboratory procedures.
• Maintained compliance with laboratory safety protocols and accreditation standards.
• Assisted pathologists and laboratory leadership with process improvements and quality initiatives.

Key Accomplishments

• Maintained high standards of specimen quality and turnaround times.
• Contributed to laboratory efficiency through process improvements and staff training.