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Amber Zavala

Waco,Texas

Summary

Adaptable and diligent professional with strong aptitude for precision and eye for detail. Well-versed in laboratory protocols and staining techniques, ensuring high-quality specimen preparation and analysis. Dedicated to contributing to accurate diagnostics and patient care through meticulous slide preparation and examination.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Histotechnologist

Epiphany Dermatology
02.2022 - Current
  • Leveraged automated equipment. to perform immunohistochemistry staining techniques.
  • Contributed to improved patient care by providing timely and accurate test results for diagnosis and treatment planning.

Gross Technician

Epiphany Dermatology
  • Improved sample integrity with meticulous attention to detail in gross examination and dissection procedures.
  • Reduced turnaround time for test results by maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring efficient workflow.

Lab Technician

Epiphany Dermatology
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Troubleshot equipment malfunctions, ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining optimal functionality.

Accounting Assistant

Sams Club
12.2017 - 03.2020
  • Reduced errors in account reconciliation through meticulous attention to detail and thorough review of transactions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
12-2022

Skills

  • Frozen sectioning
  • Embedding tissues
  • Microscopic analysis
  • Staining techniques
  • Tissue processing
  • Fixation methods
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Multitasking
  • Decision-making

Certification

  • Histotechnologist (HTL) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Timeline

Histotechnologist

Epiphany Dermatology
02.2022 - Current

Accounting Assistant

Sams Club
12.2017 - 03.2020
  • Histotechnologist (HTL) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Gross Technician

Epiphany Dermatology

Lab Technician

Epiphany Dermatology

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Texas Tech University
Amber Zavala