AMANDA HARDING
PHOENIX,AZ
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Histology Technician
Caris Life Sciences
07.2024 - Current
- Perform precise microtomy of patient samples, ensuring accurate labeling and diagnostic integrity.
- Maintain a 99% accuracy rate in slide cutting through strict quality control procedures.
- Embed, cut, and cover-slip histology specimens, consistently exceeding daily output goals.
- Support process improvements and assist colleagues in maintaining high standards in specimen handling.
IHC Laboratory Operations Specialist II
Caris Life Sciences
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Managed and labeled tissue blocks for TMA building, ensuring traceability and accuracy.
- Constructed high-quality tissue microarrays, significantly reducing inconclusive test results.
- Executed precise microtomy of bulk tissue samples to facilitate high-quality tissue microarray construction
IHC Laboratory Operations Specialist
Caris Life Sciences
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Handled slide processing by unloading them from staining machines and managing dehydration and cover-slipping, ensuring smooth lab workflow and high-quality results.
- Implemented improved tracking systems, enhancing record-keeping accuracy.
- Managed priority cases and audited repeat tests to ensure timely, accurate processing.
Data Entry & Admissions Assistant
Arizona State University Admissions
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Improved data entry efficiency and reduced errors by 15% through better quality control.
- Streamlined mail distribution for admitted and denied students, cutting turnaround time from 2 days to less than 24 hours.
- Identified and corrected data discrepancies to maintain accurate admissions records.
Instructional Aide
Arizona State University
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Provided support to small groups of 20–30 students, fostering an engaging learning environment.
- Ensured timely grading with a two-day feedback turnaround.
- Worked closely with faculty to align instruction with course objectives.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NEUROSCIENCE, APPLIED MATHEMATICS
Arizona State University, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
HISTOTECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM -
Harford Community College
Skills
- Microtomy & Histology Techniques
- Tissue Processing & Laboratory Protocols
- Data Entry & Analysis
- Leadership & Team Collaboration
- Microsoft Office
- Tableau
- MATLAB
- SQL
Timeline
Histology Technician
Caris Life Sciences
07.2024 - Current
IHC Laboratory Operations Specialist II
Caris Life Sciences
03.2024 - 07.2024
IHC Laboratory Operations Specialist
Caris Life Sciences
08.2022 - 03.2024
Data Entry & Admissions Assistant
Arizona State University Admissions
03.2021 - 03.2022
Instructional Aide
Arizona State University
07.2019 - 12.2019
HISTOTECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM -
Harford Community College
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NEUROSCIENCE, APPLIED MATHEMATICS
Arizona State University, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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