Brittany Dorband
LIMA,OH
Summary
Accomplished Histology Technician with extensive experience at Charles River Laboratories, specializing in tissue processing and microtome operation. Excelled in specimen preparation and regulatory compliance, significantly enhancing laboratory efficiency. Demonstrated leadership by training new staff, showcasing exceptional documentation management skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Histology Technician
Charles River Laboratories
01.2017 - Current
- Embedded tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks manually and with an automated embedder.
- Cut tissue sections for microscopic examination using microtomes.
- Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions.
- Kept laboratory equipment in good working order with regular maintenance.
- Trained new employees in trimming and microtomy.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
Histology Technician
Lima Memorial Hospital
11.2012 - 09.2016
- Cut, mounted and stained samples from hospital patients suffering from acute and chronic concerns.
- Completed complex histological procedures to prepare slides for analysis.
- Operated instrumentation for tissue dehydration and section clearing.
- Minimized infection risk by regularly cleaning and disinfecting work areas and equipment.
- Sorted specimens according to priority and difficulty of procedures and recorded all processes in pathology log.
- Embedded tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks or infiltrated tissue specimens with wax.
- Cut body tissue sections for microscopic examination using microtomes.
- Carried out specific tests and preparation requirements based on orders.
- Operated microtomes to section body tissues for microscopic examination.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
International Business College - Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, INCertificate in Histology
Indiana University School Of Medicine
Indianapolis, IN05.2015
Skills
- Specimen Processing
- Anatomic specimen conduction
- Specimen Preparation
- Immunohistochemical testing
- Tissue Processing
- Microtome Operation
- Dissection on mice, rats, dogs and pigs
- Documentation Management
- Tissue Embedding
- Regulatory Compliance
Timeline
Histology Technician
Charles River Laboratories
01.2017 - Current
Histology Technician
Lima Memorial Hospital
11.2012 - 09.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
International Business College - Fort Wayne
Certificate in Histology
Indiana University School Of Medicine
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