Ramez G. Taha
Piscataway,USA
Summary
Histotechnician with two years of hands-on experience in tissue processing, microtomy, immunohistochemistry, and special staining within a high-volume clinical pathology laboratory. ASCP Histotechnician (HT) certification candidate (expected July 2026). Seeking to bring proven technical proficiency and a commitment to diagnostic quality to the histology team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Saint Peter's University Hospital
New Brunswick, NJ
11.2025 - Current
- Provide direct bedside patient care under RN supervision across inpatient floors at an academic medical center
- Obtain and document vital signs, intake data, and ADL assessments
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN
Histology Technician
QDx Pathology Services
Edison, NJ
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Processed and embedded human tissue specimens for histopathological examination in a high-throughput clinical pathology laboratory
- Operated rotary microtome to produce tissue sections for pathologist slide review across routine and complex casework
- Supported IHC and special staining workflows by loading slides and managing reagent changes to maintain staining consistency and uninterrupted throughput
- Maintained specimen tracking and chain-of-custody protocols to ensure diagnostic integrity from accessioning through slide delivery
- Collaborated with pathologists and laboratory staff to meet STAT and routine case turnaround benchmarks
Clinical Oncology Scholar - COOL Program
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
, NY
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Completed a capstone project on next-generation sequencing (NGS) and its applications in precision oncology, examining how molecular tumor profiling informs treatment selection
- Shadowed oncologists across clinical settings; attended seminars on cancer biology, clinical ethics, and the diagnostic pathology workflow
Laboratory Assistant
Accurate Diagnostics Laboratory
South Plainfield, NJ
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Processed clinical, cytological, and specialty patient specimens under CLIA-regulated protocols supporting STAT and routine diagnostic workflows
- Operated and performed maintenance on multiple analyzer platforms: UniCel DXI, AU5800, Atellica, and DiaSorin
- Managed specimen storage, retrieval, and daily inventory of laboratory supplies
Education
A.S. - Biology
Middlesex County College
Edison, NJB.A. - Cell Biology & Neuroscience
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJSkills
- Tissue Processing & Embedding
- Rotary Microtomy
- Decalcification methods
- IHC & Special Stain Support
- Reagent & Slide Management
- Quality Control & Turnaround
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Windows & macOS proficient
- Typing 65 WPM
Certification
• Histotechnician (HT), ASCP, Candidate - expected, 07/26
• First Aid & CPR, American Red Cross
• First Aid & CPR, American Red Cross
Languages
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Saint Peter's University Hospital
11.2025 - Current
Clinical Oncology Scholar - COOL Program
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
06.2024 - 08.2024
Histology Technician
QDx Pathology Services
09.2022 - 09.2024
Laboratory Assistant
Accurate Diagnostics Laboratory
06.2021 - 07.2022
A.S. - Biology
Middlesex County College
B.A. - Cell Biology & Neuroscience
Rutgers University