Megan Bruursema
902 N. Nursery Rd. Anderson,IN
Summary
Histology professional with extensive experience at Labcorp DD Laboratories, Inc., specializing in tissue processing and study management. Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and adaptability while maintaining laboratory compliance. Recognized for exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, contributing to successful histology outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Histology Lead I
Labcorp DD Laboratories Inc.
Greenfield, IN
06.2024 - Current
- Facilitates communication of histology study starts and timelines within lab environment, monitoring tissue progress through trimming, processing, embedding, and microtomy.
- Executes histology tasks for diverse laboratory animals in adherence to laws, regulatory agency guidelines, GLP, SOPs, and other operating procedures along with study plans.
- Understands and interprets study protocol and identifies problems resulting from the study plan or during study conduct and takes appropriate action.
Research Assistant I
Labcorp DD Laboratories Inc.
Greenfield, IN
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Executed necropsy/DART and histology technical tasks in adherence to established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) across diverse laboratory species.
- Performed the basic and advanced duties of necropsy, DART, and histology.
- Specialized in multiple areas, including special stains and training.
Post Life Technician II
Labcorp DD Laboratories Inc.
Greenfield, IN
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Executed necropsy/DART and histology technical tasks in adherence to established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) across diverse laboratory species.
- Trained in technical tasks such as trimming wet tissue, embedding tissue into paraffin, creating tissue slides, and collecting tissues.
- Documented gross observations, weighed and frozen tissues, prepared bone marrow and blood smears, formulated fixatives and solutions, and executed precise documentation of all tasks.
Post Life Technician I
Labcorp DD Laboratories Inc.
Greenfield, IN
03.2021 - 11.2022
- Training in and executing necropsy/DART and histology technical tasks in adherence to established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) across diverse laboratory species.
- Trained in technical tasks such as trimming wet tissue, embedding tissue into paraffin, creating tissue slides, and collecting tissues.
- Documented gross observations, weighed and frozen tissues, prepared bone marrow and blood smears, formulated fixatives and solutions, and executed precise documentation of all tasks.
Research Assistant I
Labcorp DD Laboratories Inc.
Ann Arbor, MI
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Managed and restrained mice, executing procedures including dosing (PO, SC, IP, IV), blood draws, necropsies, and implantations.
- Executed studies while accurately recording information for analysis.
- Performed animal husbandry duties to ensure health and welfare of animals.
- Executed operations in alignment with laws, regulatory agencies' guidelines, GLP, SOPs, and other operating procedures along with study protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI12-2019
Skills
- Tissue processing
- Paraffin embedding
- Histology techniques
- Necropsy procedures
- Laboratory compliance
- Study management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Organization and time management
Timeline
Histology Lead I
Labcorp DD Laboratories Inc.
06.2024 - Current
Research Assistant I
Labcorp DD Laboratories Inc.
07.2023 - 06.2024
Post Life Technician II
Labcorp DD Laboratories Inc.
11.2022 - 07.2023
Post Life Technician I
Labcorp DD Laboratories Inc.
03.2021 - 11.2022
Research Assistant I
Labcorp DD Laboratories Inc.
11.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Michigan State University
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