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Eileen A. Sachs

Frederick,USA

Summary

Dedicated and hard-working Histology Technician, with 21+ years of experience in both clinical and research labs with expertise in cytology, necropsy, and in special staining. Ability to work well, independently and within a team environment. Maintains strong project management communication and interpersonal skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

MD Pathology Technical Support

ICON Government and Public Health Solution (USAMRIID)
10.2020
  • As a contractor I worked alongside military personnel and scientist in a BSL2 Molecular and Histology lab environment.
  • Provided molecular, histology, necropsy, and any other related technical support to assist pathologists and scientists in the Pathology Division.
  • Provided technical support to assist pathologists during necropsy procedure as well as performs independent tissue collections, tissue accessioning, and routine and special histological processing on submitted cases, including but not limited to molecular techniques such as immunohistochemistry.
  • Performed routine and special histological procedure, including but not limited to molecular techniques such as immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization, involving specimen trim-in, processing, embedding, sectioning, staining, and archival of completed case materials.
  • Conducted necropsy in compliance with GLP guidelines and biosafety levels as needed.
  • Experienced working in a Biological Safety Cabinet and the use of the proper PPE.
  • Worked with biological specimens.
  • Ability to work with pipettes and tubes.
  • Attention to detail to ensure chain of custody of all samples.

Histology Technician

Hoffmann-La Roche
06.2009
  • As a Histology Technician, I supported the Pathology department in various duties for both GLP and Non-GLP animal tissues.
  • Followed the GLP and SOP standards
  • Followed the proper guidelines for the wearing of PPE
  • Performed all phases of necropsy including scheduled and unscheduled necropsies for small animals, such as mice and rats, as well as large animals that included non-human primates and dogs.
  • Served as a study monitor for necropsies.
  • Performed all phases of histology including wet-trimming, embedding, microtoming
  • Served as a histology study monitor.
  • Worked with various special stains such as, PAS and Trichrome.
  • Performed all phases of quality control, archiving, and preparation of specimen for shipment to contract laboratories.
  • Routine laboratory functions including maintaining laboratory records, calibration and maintenance of laboratory instruments and updating chemicals.

Histology Technician

US Bio lab Corporation, Inc.
10.2023 - 07.2024
  • Perform routine and special histological procedure, including but not limited to molecular techniques such as immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization, involving specimen trim-in, processing, sectioning, staining, and archival of completed case materials.
  • Receives and accessions research samples.
  • Sample inventory and filing.
  • Compliant with Good Laboratory Practice, Safety, Health, and Environment.
  • Populates and maintains BSI and research management database.
  • Maintains a working knowledge of departmental operating procedures.
  • Skilled at performing technical operations within histology laboratory including accessioning, tissue preparation, processing, and embedding, microtomy, H&E staining, and cover slipping, following GLP/lab GCP procedure as appropriate.
  • Performed histology laboratory procedure to include; embedding, microtomy, staining, tissue trim-in, and archiving of records and specimens.
  • Responsible for fulfilling work requests with minimal oversight.

Histology Technician

Charles River Labs (AstraZeneca)
05.2022 - 09.2023
  • As a contractor for Charles River, I worked as a key member for the Pathology group at AstraZeneca, and am responsible for various duties within the histology laboratory and in support of experimental research and clinical (labGCP) projects.
  • Conducted and managed technical operations within the histology laboratory including accessioning, tissue preparation, processing and embedding, microtomy, H&E staining
  • Managed large human bio specimen inventory and resources using BSI data management system
  • Maintain a working knowledge of departmental operating procedures.
  • Responsible for proper operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
  • Ability to manage a high sample volume with a high level of detail.
  • Managed time effectively, prioritize tasks, set goals, and develop systems for achieving those goals.
  • Responsible for fulfilling work requests with minimal oversight and guidance.
  • Performed histology procedures in compliance with GLP/lab GCP laboratory standards.
  • Presented technical and science presentations at weekly lab meetings
  • Fostered a collaborative work culture through organizing team building activities
  • Comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience of basic office applications including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Histology Technician

StageBio
01.2021 - 03.2022
  • As a Histology Technician, I was part of a team who worked with both GLP and Non-GLP animal tissue specimens.
  • Followed the GLP and SOP standards.
  • Performed histology laboratory procedures including embedding and microtomy.
  • Followed the proper guidelines for the wearing of PPE.
  • Performed routine laboratory functions including maintaining laboratory records, calibration and maintenance of laboratory instruments, and updating chemicals.

Histology Technician

Theranostix (P4 Diagnostix)
01.2018 - 10.2020
  • As a Histology Technician, I was a key team member supporting clinical projects that followed HIPPA and CAP standards.
  • Performed histology laboratory procedures to include; embedding, microtomy, and staining while observing SOP standards.
  • Worked with various special stains such as, PAS and Trichrome.
  • Followed the appropriate safety and CAP standards.
  • Followed the proper guidelines for the wearing of PPE.
  • HIPAA trained.

Histology Technician

Clinical RM-USAMRIID
01.2016 - 02.2018
  • As a Histology Technician contractor, I worked alongside military personnel and scientist in a BSL2 Histology lab environment.
  • Complied to BSL2 safety lab standards.
  • Experienced working in a Biological Safety Cabinet and the use of the proper PPE.
  • Worked with biological specimens.
  • Worked with pipettes, pipette samples and tubes.
  • Attention to detail to ensure chain of custody of all samples.
  • Served as a Histology Technician in support of animal model development, pathogenesis, therapeutic countermeasure and vaccine development and efficacy studies to develop medical countermeasures that protect U.S. warfighters and civilians from select biological threat agents and toxins.
  • Performed histology laboratory procedures to include; embedding, microtomy, staining, tissue trim-in, and archiving of records and specimens while following SOP stands.
  • Followed the GLP and SOP standards within biosafety levels as needed.
  • Voluntarily participated in the Special Immunizations Program which includes being administered licensed vaccines required to safely work in bio containment due to high risk of exposure to infectious agents in the workplace.

Histology Technician

Atlantic Health Care
01.2013 - 02.2016
  • As a Histology Technician, I was a key team member of the hospital pathology group responsible for conducting histology and cytology procedures that followed HIPPA.
  • Performed all phases of histology including embedding, microtoming, staining, cleaning, labeling, and organizing slides for various cases.
  • Followed the proper guidelines for the wearing of PPE.
  • Followed the proper SOP standards.
  • Demonstrated the correct use of the computer to accession specimens.
  • Performed all phases of cytology including cell block preparation.
  • Worked with various special stains such as, PAS and Trichrome.
  • Followed the appropriate safety and OSHA standards.
  • HIPAA trained.
  • Worked with both manual and automated work stations, such as microtomes and special stain machines.

Assistant Scientist

Schering-Plough Research Institute
11.2005 - 01.2009
  • As an Assistant Scientist, I supported the Pathology department through conducting necropsy and histology procedures for GLP and Non-GLP animal studies.
  • Performed all phases of necropsy including scheduled and unscheduled necropsies.
  • Served as study monitor for necropsies.
  • Performed all phases of histology including wet-trimming, embedding, microtoming, staining, cleaning, labeling, and organizing slides for small and large animals.
  • Served as a histology study monitor.
  • Worked with various special stains such as, PAS.
  • Used proper QC during archival of specimen slides from contracted labs.
  • Routine laboratory functions including maintaining laboratory records, calibration and maintenance of laboratory instruments and updating chemicals.
  • As a technician performed studies on the Cryostat and Cryo-Jane.
  • Served as an administrator for the “Leadership through Safety” program.

Lab Technician II

Hoffmann-La Roche
10.2003 - 11.2005
  • As a Lab Technician, I supported the Pathology department in all aspects of histology and necropsy procedures for GLP and Non-GLP animal studies.
  • Performed duties of a Histology Technician and necropsy prosector.
  • Participated in all phases of histology including set-up, tissue processing, embedding, paraffin sectioning, staining, cover-slipping, quality control, archiving, and preparation of specimen for shipment to contact labs.
  • Participated in department necropsies of both small and large animals
  • Performed routine laboratory functions including maintaining laboratory records, calibration and maintenance of laboratory instruments, and updating chemicals.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology, Minor in Psychology

Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ
01.2000

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Multitasking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Organizational skills
  • Organization and time management
  • Verbal communication
  • Decision-making
  • Calm under pressure
  • Active listening
  • Problem resolution

Timeline

Histology Technician

US Bio lab Corporation, Inc.
10.2023 - 07.2024

Histology Technician

Charles River Labs (AstraZeneca)
05.2022 - 09.2023

Histology Technician

StageBio
01.2021 - 03.2022

MD Pathology Technical Support

ICON Government and Public Health Solution (USAMRIID)
10.2020

Histology Technician

Theranostix (P4 Diagnostix)
01.2018 - 10.2020

Histology Technician

Clinical RM-USAMRIID
01.2016 - 02.2018

Histology Technician

Atlantic Health Care
01.2013 - 02.2016

Histology Technician

Hoffmann-La Roche
06.2009

Assistant Scientist

Schering-Plough Research Institute
11.2005 - 01.2009

Lab Technician II

Hoffmann-La Roche
10.2003 - 11.2005

Bachelor of Science - Biology, Minor in Psychology

Bloomfield College

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