Irma Gonzalez
Calabasas,CA
Summary
Dynamic Histotechnologist with extensive experience at Sakura Finetek US, excelling in immunohistochemistry and tissue processing. Proven ability to enhance laboratory efficiency through meticulous quality control and effective project collaboration. Strong communicator with a commitment to compliance and continuous education, ensuring adherence to FDA guidelines and best practices in histology.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Histotechnologist III
Sakura Finetek US
01.2022 - 04.2025
- Grossing, processing, embedding, microtomy.
- Collaborate on assigned projects for tissue based research.
- Work and maintain VIP instruments as well as other histology instruments.
- Assist Scientists & Chemists with experiments.
IHC Tech
Fulgent Genetics
El Monte
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Assist in setting up the IHC department.
- Validations - testing instruments, protocols, control slides.
- Creating PM logs for instruments.
- Creating spreadsheets/trackers for stained slides and unstained control sides.
- Ordering materials, reagents, ancillary reagents, instruments, etc.
Histotechnologist II
Covance LabCorp
West LA
10.2018 - 08.2021
- IHC testing.
- ISH testing.
- Cross-trained on IHC instruments: Ventana Ultra, Leica Bond III, Dako Omnis & Dako Link 48.
- Sample processing/accessioning utilizing PRF & study worksheets; check for sample requirements.
- Troubleshooting & maintaining instruments.
- Worked on beginning stages of several PCR studies.
- Prepare work bay for new & upcoming studies including Reproducibility studies: ordering reagents, ensuring paperwork/worksheets are available, protocols are installed in the instrument software.
- Prepare Ventana work bay for new studies including Reproducibility studies: ordering reagents, ensuring paperwork/worksheets are available, protocols are installed in QC the instrument software, create Ventana Ultra template for staining labels.
- Maintain accountability logs for all study reagents, kits & ancillary reagents.
Histotechnician
Los Alamitos Medical Center
Los Alamitos
04.2014 - 10.2018
- Unload processors, stain cytology slides and H&E control slide via Leica automatic stainer.
- Embedding and microtomy.
- Prepare immunos and special stains.
- Stain immunos via Ventana XT.
- Stain special stains via Benchmark stainer and by hand.
- Cut serials and deepers.
- File blocks following microtomy.
- Cut and maintain controls.
- Work in the gross area. QC and log in specimens utilizing Cerner. Write out cassettes.
- QC work in grossing/accessioning areas by checking all identifiers & paperwork before moving on to the next specimen/case.
- Prepare cytology slides, smears & cell blocks.
- Assist with bone marrows, fine needle aspirations and frozens.
- Maintain equipment.
- Troubleshoot XT, Benchmark & coverslipper.
- Multitask.
Histotechnician/IHC Tech
Miraca, previously Plus Diagnostics
Irvine
04.2013 - 04.2014
- Microtomy.
- Program Bond stainers.
- Keep maintenance on Bond stainers and coverslipper.
- QC slides following staining procedures. Log cases and QC results.
- Cut and maintain controls.
- Maintain equipment.
Histotechnician
Loma Linda University Medical Center
Loma Linda
01.2011 - 04.2013
- Embedding.
- Microtomy.
- H&E stains via autostainer.
- Special stains by hand.
- IHC work utilizing Ventana XT's and Ultra's.
- QC work in Special stains and IHC.
- Cut & maintain controls and frozen controls.
- Front desk work.
Histotechnician
White Memorial Medical Center
Los Angeles
11.2008 - 01.2011
- Microtomy.
- Stain H&E slides via autostainer.
- IHC work utilizing Ventana Benchmark and XT.
- Maintain lab equipment.
- Assist in putting cases together.
Education
Associate of Science Degree - Histotechnology
Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, Ca06.2008
Skills
- Histology and anatomic pathology
- Immunohistochemistry techniques
- Medical terminology expertise
- Effective communication skills
- Multitasking abilities
- Attention to detail
- Quality assurance processes
- Crisis management strategies
- Software updates and maintenance
- Protocol management proficiency
- Good clinical practice (GCP)
- FDA and ICH guidelines compliance
- Sample processing
- Instrument maintenance
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
- Microtomy techniques
- Tissue embedding
- Quality control processes
- Project collaboration
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Problem solving
- Immunohistochemistry proficiency
- Continuing education commitment
- Antibody validation experience
- Pathologist assistance
- In situ hybridization
- Frozen sectioning
- Histologic slides preparation
- Compliance documentation
- Reagent preparation
Certification
ASCP Certified, #20752
Key Qualifications
- HT (ASCP) since 2008-09-01.
- Skilled in histology and immunohistochemistry.
- Experience in various areas of anatomic pathology & medical terminology.
- A team player who works well with others and eager to learn.
- Excellent communication and multitasking skills.
- Meticulous & detailed oriented.
- Dedicated to performing the highest quality of work to ensure accurate results in a timely manner.
- Proficient in handling difficult and emergency situations; work very well under pressure.
- Ensure instrument software is updated with new study protocols/requirements.
- Maintain communication with CRC's, Study Managers & HTL's ensuring PRF's/CRF's are ready & updated with changes made to a protocol during a trial(s).
- Familiar with GCP, FDA & ICH guidelines.
Date
2008-06-01, 2008-09-01
References
- DR. TODD GLAUSER, PATHOLOGIST, (520) 256-0892
- NANCY MORALES, LEAD IHC TECH, (949) 444-9325
- TIEN PHAM, APPLICATION SPECIALIST, (714) 227-0353
Timeline
Histotechnologist III
Sakura Finetek US
01.2022 - 04.2025
IHC Tech
Fulgent Genetics
08.2021 - 12.2021
Histotechnologist II
Covance LabCorp
10.2018 - 08.2021
Histotechnician
Los Alamitos Medical Center
04.2014 - 10.2018
Histotechnician/IHC Tech
Miraca, previously Plus Diagnostics
04.2013 - 04.2014
Histotechnician
Loma Linda University Medical Center
01.2011 - 04.2013
Histotechnician
White Memorial Medical Center
11.2008 - 01.2011
Associate of Science Degree - Histotechnology
Mt San Antonio College
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