Janet Reid
Gibsonville,NC
Summary
Dynamic histology professional with extensive, comprehensive experience, excelling in team leadership and quality control management. Proven track record in streamlining workflows, and ensuring timeliness and accuracy. Strong, creative problem-solving skills proven to enhance and protect lab operations and team morale. Proficient in all histologic skills, and committed to maintaining high standards in laboratory operations.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Histology Supervisor II
Laboratory Corporation of America
Burlington, NC
04.2021 - Current
- Supervise histology laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with quality standards and protocols.
- Mentor and train staff in histological techniques and best practices for specimen processing.
- Streamline workflow processes to enhance efficiency and reduce turnaround times for tissue samples.
- Conduct performance evaluations for team members, fostering professional development and accountability.
- Implement quality control measures, improving accuracy of diagnostic results and reducing error rates.
- Perform all histologic procedures required for a high volume commercial pathology laboratory.
- Troubleshoot and problem-solve technical and personnel issues, as required.
- Collaborate with pathologists to ensure timely delivery of histopathological reports and patient results.
- Evaluate new technologies and methodologies to enhance laboratory capabilities and service offerings.
Histology Manager / Cytology Technical Specialist
Select Reference Laboratory, LLC
Greensboro, NC
11.2016 - 03.2021
- Responsible for the design, set-up, and implementation of a start-up histology laboratory.
- Composed and updated laboratory policies and standard operating procedures in keeping with CAP standards and Good Laboratory Practices.
- Oversaw laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards, including CLIA certification and OSHA standards.
- Developed and implemented workflow improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in testing processes.
- Performed all routine histologic skills required for pathological tissue processing, including grossing of tissue samples
- Assisted in the research, development, and refinement of cytology stains for commercial marketing.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of technical processes, facilitating knowledge sharing among team members.
Histology Supervisor
Solstas Lab Partners / Quest Diagnostics (Formerly Select Diagnostics)
Greensboro, NC
04.2009 - 02.2017
- Designed, set up, and implemented new histology labs in three locations, including an in-house histology lab for a multi-physician practice.
- Supervise histology laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with quality control protocols.
- Hire, train and mentor staff on histological techniques and best practices for specimen preparation.
- Develop training materials and standard operating procedures to support staff development initiatives.
- Manage inventory of histology supplies, optimizing usage and minimizing waste.
- Assisted in maintaining accreditation standards by ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and industry best practices.
- Completed routine and complex histological procedures to prepare slides for analysis, including grossing of tissue samples.
- Implement process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency and reduce turnaround times.
Senior Molecular Technologist III
Duke University Health Systems
Durham, NC
12.2007 - 03.2009
- Provided support and supervision for molecular pathology staff specializing in immunohistochemistry and FISH procedures.
- Performed high complexity testing, including microtomy tasks required to prepare for IHC and immunofluorescence staining.
- Conducted quality control assessments to maintain laboratory standards and compliance.
- Used correct formulas, titrations, and procedures to prepare solutions and reagents for testing needs.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements through meticulous record keeping and documentation practices.
- Collaborated closely with other technologists during interdisciplinary projects, ensuring seamless integration between various scientific specialties.
Laboratory Manager
Paladin Laboratories, LLC
Burlington, NC
03.2006 - 12.2007
- Designed, set up, and implemented a state-of-the-art histology laboratory, including composition and application of policies and standard operating procedures, and successful securing of CLIA certification.
- Hired, trained, and mentored histology staff to perform histology tasks in keeping with expected quality and turnaround times.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by staying up-to-date on industry best practices and adjusting internal policies as necessary.
- Oversaw laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Performance of all histologic skills required for the pathological processing of tissue samples.
- Managed equipment maintenance schedules, minimizing downtime and optimizing performance.
- Maintained an organized inventory system for lab supplies, reducing waste and saving on procurement costs.
Senior Molecular and Histology Technologist III
Duke University Health System
Durham, NC
04.2003 - 06.2006
- Processed and embedded tissue samples for histological analysis.
- Conducted routine maintenance on microtomy equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with pathologists to refine staining protocols for diagnostic accuracy.
- Trained new staff on laboratory procedures and safety protocols, enhancing team efficiency.
- Led initiatives to streamline workflow processes, resulting in enhanced laboratory productivity.
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
- Troubleshot inconsistencies and identified errors to trace root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Cut, mounted and stained samples from hospital patients suffering from acute and chronic concerns.
- Performed complex histologic procedures for advanced testing, including IHC and FISH staining.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, troubleshooting technical issues and implementing effective solutions to maintain laboratory operations.
Anatomic Pathology Manager
Pensacola Pathologists
Pensacola, FL
03.1998 - 03.2003
Histotechnologist
Martin Memorial Hospital
Stuart, FL
02.1993 - 03.1998
Histotechnologist
Jupiter Medical Center
Jupiter, FL
09.1991 - 02.1993
Supervisor / Histologist
Fairfax Medical Lab (Formerly Loudoun Memorial Hospital)
Leesburg, VA
10.1978 - 06.1991
Histologist / Histology Trainee
Experimental Pathology Labs
Sterling, VA
04.1976 - 10.1978
Education
No Degree - Biology
Miami University
Oxford, OH01-1975
No Degree - Biology
Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia, KY01-1972
Skills
- Paraffin tissue embedding
- Microtomy proficiency
- Routine, special, and IHC staining
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Team leadership
- Effective communication techniques
- Staff training and development
- Quality control management
- Reliability
- Problem-solving capacity
- HIPAA guidelines
Certification
- Certified HT(ASCP), since 1978
Timeline
Histology Supervisor II
Laboratory Corporation of America
04.2021 - Current
Histology Manager / Cytology Technical Specialist
Select Reference Laboratory, LLC
11.2016 - 03.2021
Histology Supervisor
Solstas Lab Partners / Quest Diagnostics (Formerly Select Diagnostics)
04.2009 - 02.2017
Senior Molecular Technologist III
Duke University Health Systems
12.2007 - 03.2009
Laboratory Manager
Paladin Laboratories, LLC
03.2006 - 12.2007
Senior Molecular and Histology Technologist III
Duke University Health System
04.2003 - 06.2006
Anatomic Pathology Manager
Pensacola Pathologists
03.1998 - 03.2003
Histotechnologist
Martin Memorial Hospital
02.1993 - 03.1998
Histotechnologist
Jupiter Medical Center
09.1991 - 02.1993
Supervisor / Histologist
Fairfax Medical Lab (Formerly Loudoun Memorial Hospital)
10.1978 - 06.1991
Histologist / Histology Trainee
Experimental Pathology Labs
04.1976 - 10.1978
No Degree - Biology
Miami University
No Degree - Biology
Lindsey Wilson College