KATHERINE KIMBALL
Chatham,IL
Summary
Highly motivated Histotechnician with 3 years of professional laboratory experience and strong education background in biology. Skilled and detail-oriented in processing patient tissue for analysis. Team player who can also work independently when necessary.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Histotechnician
Springfield Clinic
08.2022 - Current
- Complete complex histological procedures to prepare slides for analysis.
- Dictate and gross tissue samples obtained from multiple physicians.
- Operate tissue processors according to schedules.
- Embed tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks.
- Operate microtomes to section tissues for microscopic examination.
- Perform complex staining techniques.
- Regularly clean and maintain work areas and equipment.
- Troubleshot technical issues in the laboratory, collaborating with colleagues to find effective solutions and maintain high-quality results.
Kennel Assistant
White Oaks West Animal Hospital
10.2019 - 07.2020
- Provided daily care for boarded cats and dogs.
- Performed daily cleaning of kennels, cages, and public areas.
- Stocked cleaning supplies, food, and preventatives.
- Limited inventory.
- Administered medication to boarded animals.
- Calm animals in distress.
- Analyze and reported unusual behavior of boarded animals.
- Ensured positive customer service.
Education
Bachelor's - Molecular and Cellular Biology
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05.2022
Associate - Biology
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL05.2020
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Work Prioritization
- Equipment Maintenance
- Dependable and Responsible
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organized and Detailed
- Quality control management
- Immunohistochemistry
- Tissue processing
- Technical applications implementation
Timeline
Histotechnician
Springfield Clinic
08.2022 - Current
Kennel Assistant
White Oaks West Animal Hospital
10.2019 - 07.2020
Associate - Biology
Lincoln Land Community College
Bachelor's - Molecular and Cellular Biology
Illinois State University