ELISHAS GEORGE III
GUTTENBERG,NEW JERSEY
Summary
Accomplished Histotech with a proven track record at Quest Diagnostics, adept in IHC and histo staining techniques. Known for exceptional organizational skills along with friendly, positive attitude. Excelling in high-pressure environments, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Expert in both technical procedures and team leadership, consistently enhancing lab safety and quality control standards.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Histotechnologist II, Senior Tech
Quest Diagnostics
06.2007 - Current
- Perform routine and non-routine activities in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist for immunohistochemistry stain procedures
- Utilizing IHC instruments (Ventana, Dako and Leica Auto-Stainers) for testing
- Processing and preparation of fresh tissue for Immunofluorescence staining
- Sectioning of I.F. tissue using cryostat
- Obtain,validate and prepare control tissue for IHC and I.F. procedures
- Prepare antibodies and antiserum as well as solutions and reagents for IHC and I.F. procedures
- Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of instruments used in testing and troubleshoot minor equipment failures and document more serious repairs
- Provide training and guidance to Histotechnicians and Lab Aides
- Ensure Immuno laboratory policies and documentation are kept up to date as well as safety, Q.C. and Q.A., standards are maintained in compliance with all regulation groups (CLIA, CAP, STATE, FEDERAL)
Lead Technician
Inform Diagnostics-Therapath
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Cryosectioning of snap frozen muscle specimens
- Antibody preparation
- IHC staining on the Bond III platform (Cryosections & FFPE )
- Training new hires
- Reagent validation- new lot, re-titers
- Perform monthly lab safety & QC audits
- Oversee and perform lab QA & QC responsibilities-RMW, hazardous chemical waste, emergency shower, eye wash stations, fire extinguishers, critical temperatures
Histotech III
Inform Diagnostics-Therapath
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Gross & prepare skin punch biopsies for IHC and histo staining
- Flash freeze and cryosection skin biopsies
- IHC staining of free floating skin sections
- Prepare reagents and antibodies
- General IHC & histological procedures
- Perform automated histological stain
- Operation and Maintenance, Spectra HistoCore stainer & coverslipper
Histology Technician
CBLPath
07.2004 - 05.2007
- Microtomy, Embedding, & Special staining of tissue
- Prepared solutions, stains and reagents in accordance with standards
- Completed complex histological procedures to prepare slides for analysis
Histology Technician
Yale University Hospital
07.2003 - 09.2003
- Microtomy and Embedding of tissue
- Prepared solutions, stains and reagents in accordance with standards
Histology Technician
Dianon Systems
01.1994 - 07.2003
- Microtomy, Embedding and Grossing of tissue
- Oversee special staining of recut sections
- Supervising, scheduling, training and evaluation of Lab Aides
- DNA analysis of frozen breast tissue for receptor testing
Education
High School Diploma -
Central Magnet High School
Bridgeport, CT06-1991
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Excellent communication
- Flexible and adaptable
- Decision making
- Calm under pressure
Certification
- ASCP Certification Program - # 000705 09/2002
- NYS Licensed Histology Technician 09/2006
Timeline
Lead Technician
Inform Diagnostics-Therapath
08.2023 - 07.2024
Histotech III
Inform Diagnostics-Therapath
09.2022 - 08.2023
Histotechnologist II, Senior Tech
Quest Diagnostics
06.2007 - Current
Histology Technician
CBLPath
07.2004 - 05.2007
Histology Technician
Yale University Hospital
07.2003 - 09.2003
Histology Technician
Dianon Systems
01.1994 - 07.2003
High School Diploma -
Central Magnet High School