Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Certification
Leadership
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Kassandra Colon

LabCorp
Naugatuck,CT
Kassandra  Colon
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience

Quality-driven Histology Team Lead with proven expertise in optimizing workflows, training staff, and enhancing laboratory safety compliance. Known for effective communication and strong leadership skills to achieve operational excellence.

Work History

Histology Team Lead

2 Months
LabCorp | 06.2026 - Current
  • Led team in daily operational tasks, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
  • Coordinate workflow among team members to optimize efficiency and productivity within the lab environment.
  • Train new staff on laboratory procedures, microtomy, embedding, processing, and grossing.
  • Implement process improvements that streamlined testing procedures, reducing turnaround times for results.
  • Monitor inventory levels of lab supplies, facilitating timely reordering to avoid disruptions in operations.
  • Conduct regular team meetings to communicate updates, share best practices, and address challenges effectively.

Senior Histotechnologist

2 Years 9 Months
LabCorp | 09.2023 - 06.2026
  • Performed microtomy and embedding on all tissue types.
  • Grossed bone marrows and blood clots as well as processed them using the Peloris 3 processor.
  • Performed IHC staining using Ventana Ultra and Leica bond instruments.
  • Located and tested tissue for all IHC controls. Analyzed stained slides and created control sheets that were sent for pathologists approval.
  • Trained new employees in microtomy, embedding, processing, and grossing.

Histology Technologist

2 Years 2 Months
LabCorp | 07.2021 - 09.2023
  • Performed microtomy and embedding on all tissue types.
  • Processed tissue using the Peloris 3 processor.
  • Trained new employees in embedding and microtomy.

Histotechnician

1 Year 1 Month
LabCorp | 07.2020 - 08.2021
  • Processed and embedded tissue specimens for microscopic examination.
  • Prepared histological slides using microtomy and staining techniques.

Technologist Trainee

1 Year 1 Month
LabCorp | 06.2019 - 07.2020
  • Embedded all tissue types.
  • Processed tissue.
  • Trained on sectioning tissue.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

University of Vermont | Burlington, VT | 05-2019

Skills

Attention to detail
Leadership
Effective communication
Conflict resolution
Time management
Adaptability

Certification

HTL (ASCP)

Leadership

Co-chapter lad of Labcorp CT Humanos

Referencecs

William Cane, Yale University

Phone Number:

 248-785-2790

Email: william.cain@yale.edu

Deusa Hughes,Yale University

Phone Number: 

203-892-8940

Email: Deusa.hughes@yale.edu

Sharon Hallums, Labcorp Team Lead

Phone Number: 

203-257-2220

Email: Hallums@labcorp.com

Timeline

Histology Team Lead

LabCorp
06.2026 - CurrentRead More

Senior Histotechnologist

LabCorp
09.2023 - 06.2026Read More

Histology Technologist

LabCorp
07.2021 - 09.2023Read More

Histotechnician

LabCorp
07.2020 - 08.2021Read More

Technologist Trainee

LabCorp
06.2019 - 07.2020Read More

University of Vermont

Bachelor of Arts from Biology
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Kassandra Colon