THAO NHU NGUYEN
San Jose,USA
Summary
High-performing Laboratory Professional with extensive experience in Histotechnology, specializing in High-Volume Microtomy, Grossing, Embedding, and Macrodissection. Proven expertise at prestigious institutions, including Stanford Health Care and Natera, consistently delivering diagnostic-quality tissue preparations. Exceptional technical dexterity with a demonstrated ability to maintain a throughput of 65+ tissue blocks per day while ensuring 100% compliance with GDP, CLIA, and CAP standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Histology Lab Technician II
Natera
San Carlos, California
01.2026 - Current
- Specialize in high-throughput sectioning, consistently exceeding the benchmark of 65 tissue blocks per day for oncology and genetic diagnostic workflows.
- Perform precision macrodissection on paraffin-embedded tissue to isolate tumor-rich areas, ensuring high-quality DNA/RNA input for molecular testing.
- Perform routine H&E staining to evaluate cellular morphology and ensure section quality prior to downstream molecular analysis.
- Conduct microscopic QC on stained slides to identify and eliminate artifacts, ensuring optimal results for clinical interpretation.
- Maintain 100% compliance with SOP guidelines and GDP for all clinical documentation.
Mohs Technician III
Mohs Pros
Stanford Health Care, Redwood City, CA
07.2024 - 01.2026
- Contracted with Stanford Dermatologic Surgery
- Performed precise grossing of surgical specimens, including tissue measurement, inking, and orientation to ensure accurate mapping of surgical margins
- Expertly embedded tissue and prepared Mohs blocks (including melanoma cases) for permanent sections
- Cut high-quality 2-7 micron frozen sections of small and difficult tissue specimens for immediate surgical evaluation
- Performed high-quality H&E and IHC staining, including daily QC checks to ensure diagnostic accuracy
- Properly dispose of liquid hazardous waste and comply with all applicable health and safety policies
- Filing Mohs tissue slides
- Trained and mentored new technicians on specialized Mohs sectioning protocols and laboratory safety.
Food Server
Chinese Gourmet
Milpitas, CA
02.2022 - 06.2024
- Acknowledge and welcome patrons, taking their drink and food orders
- Process monetary and credit-based transactions by established procedures
- Use discussion to get to know my clients better and see how you can improve their experience
- Display food options and make suggestions for patrons who ask
- Resolve customer issues as soon as possible, coordinating with upper management for more difficult problems
Optometry Receptionist
Eye Focus Optometry
San Jose, CA
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments and consultations
- Greeted patients, determined purpose of visit and directed to appropriate staff
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private
- Managed front office customer service, appointment management, and billing tasks
- Site for Sore Eyes
Cashier and Food/Drink Preparation
Bosphorus Trade
Great Mall, Milpitas, CA
07.2019 - 01.2022
- Address issues that have been raised by customers and provide credits for any returned items
- At the end of each shift, I am responsible for counting the money in the cash drawers
- Respond to customer inquiries about the menu and make recommendations based on their tastes
- I must take payments, enter orders, and deliver food and beverages
- I am responsible for greeting clients and taking their orders for food and beverages
Food Service Worker
Panda Express
Redwood City, CA
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Prepared and served food according to established procedures and standards
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment
- Operated cash registers and processed customer payments
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health with Biological Sciences Minor
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05-2024
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts - Science, Math, and Engineering Emphasis
De Anza College
Cupertino, CA03-2022
Skills
Technical: Precision Microtomy (2-7 microns), Grossing & Tissue Orientation, Tissue Embedding (Frozen & Paraffin), H&E/IHC Staining, Macrodissection
Productivity: High-volume processing (65 blocks/daily shift) with exceptional accuracy
Clinical Support: Whole-exome sequencing preparation, Mohs micrographic surgery support
Compliance: Good Documentation Practices (GDP), SOP adherence, Quality Control (QC), and Hazardous Waste Disposal
Languages
Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Histology Lab Technician II
Natera
01.2026 - Current
Mohs Technician III
Mohs Pros
07.2024 - 01.2026
Optometry Receptionist
Eye Focus Optometry
06.2023 - 11.2023
Food Server
Chinese Gourmet
02.2022 - 06.2024
Food Service Worker
Panda Express
07.2021 - 12.2021
Cashier and Food/Drink Preparation
Bosphorus Trade
07.2019 - 01.2022
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts - Science, Math, and Engineering Emphasis
De Anza College
Bachelor of Science - Public Health with Biological Sciences Minor
San Jose State University