Jennifer Darbouze
Fort Lauderdale
Summary
Thorough and diligent Histology Technician skilled in multitasking, quality, and detail. Organized, dependable, and adaptable with an ability to manage multiple priorities with efficiency and a positive attitude.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Histotechnician I
Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery
Delray Beach, FL
06.2025 - Current
- Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
- Improving diagnostic accuracy through tissue sample preparation and staining techniques.
- Reviewing slides for quality control.
- Cutting sections for microscopic examination using microtomes.
- Embedding tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks.
- Performing special stains using the Benchmark Special Stains.
- Performing special staining procedures by hand to ensure accuracy and quality before pathologist examination.
Histotechnician II
Quest Diagnostics
Pompano Beach, Fl
03.2023 - 05.2025
- Processed non-gynecological specimen using the Thinprep 2000 processor.
- Monitored and maintained adequate stock and inventory levels of reagents and supplies.
- Troubleshooting IHC equipment as issues arose.
- Collaborated with pathologists to ensure quality results and timely turnaround.
- Performed IHC staining using Dako Omnis, Benchmark Ultra Plus, and Bond-III.
- Prepared reagents for IHC staining.
- Performed quality control on stained slides to ensure quality and staining accuracy.
- Trained new staff on laboratory techniques, staining, and tissue handling.
- Maintained preventive maintenance and instrument performance check records according to schedule.
Histology Lab Aide
Gastro Health
Miami, Fl
07.2021 - 03.2023
- Accessioned patient information into clinical software.
- Sorted and logged specimen from couriers.
- Organized slides and cassettes.
- Grossed gastrointestinal specimen by describing dimensions, size, and appearance.
- Prepared tissues for processing.
- Trained new laboratory aides and grossers.
- Conducted tissue processing with microwave heating technology.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
St. Thomas University
Miami, Fl08-2020
Skills
- Quality Control
- Troubleshooting
- Microtomy
- Laboratory Safety
- Laboratory Operations
- Embedding
- Critical Thinking
- Continuous learning mindset
- Equipment maintenance
- Immunohistochemistry
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
Certification
- HT - Histotechnician (ASCP)
- Florida Clinical Laboratory Personnel
Timeline
Histotechnician I
Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery
06.2025 - Current
Histotechnician II
Quest Diagnostics
03.2023 - 05.2025
Histology Lab Aide
Gastro Health
07.2021 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
St. Thomas University