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Jennifer Mendoza Perez, HTL (ASCP)

Rancho Santa Margarita,CA

Summary

Experienced Histotechnologist proficient in various histology laboratory duties and techniques, including sectioning, processing, embedding, and adept in immunohistochemical and histochemical staining. Proactive and detail-oriented, with exceptional written communication and documentation abilities. Eager to contribute to CellCarta's specialized medical services and collaborate with fellow lab technicians to create a positive impact. Currently driven by a steadfast commitment to ongoing career growth and development.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Histotechnologist

CellCarta
Lake Forest, CA
04.2024 - Current

Laboratory Technician II

CellCarta
Lake Forest, CA
03.2023 - 03.2024
  • Provided technical support to other staff members in areas such as slide preparation, staining techniques, and troubleshooting instrumentation problems
  • Performed manual immunohistochemical staining and special staining, such as trichrome and colloidal iron
  • Monitored stock levels for supplies needed in the laboratory and placed orders when necessary.
  • Responsible for tissue processing and embedding, sectioning FFPE samples

Laboratory Technician I

Mosaic Laboratories, a CellCarta Company
Lake Forest, CA
06.2022 - 02.2023
  • Performed Immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining on Dako Autostainer Link 48 for clinical studies and assay development projects
  • Prepared solutions of reagents for use in experiments according to standard procedures.
  • Developed processes and techniques to improve the efficiency of laboratory operations.
  • Assisted with training new lab technicians on proper operation of instruments, safety protocols, and routine maintenance tasks

Histology Laboratory Assistant

Mosaic Laboratories, a CellCarta company
Lake Forest, CA
07.2021 - 05.2022
  • Responsible for pre and post-procedures of IHC runs - e.g. deparaffinization, rehydration/dehydration, counterstain, coverslipping
  • Ensuring all samples scheduled for IHC staining are sectioned and assembled by set deadlines
  • Quality Control on newly-sectioned slides, spreadsheet data entries, large sectioning projects, and shipment requests
  • Communicated professionally and effectively with internal personnel to troubleshoot and ensure IHC staining and projects are completed by set deadlines

Accessioning Technician I

Mosaic Laboratories, a CellCarta company
Lake Forest, CA
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Ensure incoming specimens meet the standards of internal SOPs and efficiently process specimen information into an online database.
  • Able to multitask and prioritize tasks to meet quick turnaround times while also safely working with potentially hazardous materials.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA
01-2020

Skills

  • Workflow Optimization
  • Interdepartmental communication
  • Laboratory safety protocols
  • Proficient on Dako Link 48 and Leica Bond Rx autostainers
  • Equipment Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Certification

  • HTL Certification Cert. # 8823 Exp: 02/27

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Histotechnologist

CellCarta
04.2024 - Current

Laboratory Technician II

CellCarta
03.2023 - 03.2024

Laboratory Technician I

Mosaic Laboratories, a CellCarta Company
06.2022 - 02.2023

Histology Laboratory Assistant

Mosaic Laboratories, a CellCarta company
07.2021 - 05.2022

Accessioning Technician I

Mosaic Laboratories, a CellCarta company
08.2020 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University of California, Irvine

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