Thomas Huynh

Directed team at Department of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery Pathology Research Core Laboratory to provide exceptional support to faculty and staff.

• Exhibited expertise in specimen collection, medical laboratory procedures, and medical terminology.
• Motivated staff to enhance performance and facilitate informed decision-making.
• Cultivated teamwork to improve collaboration and maintain high customer service standards.
• Delivered excellent service and attentiveness to customers during face-to-face interactions and phone conversations.
• Realized cost savings by developing effective solutions to operational challenges.
• Identified customer needs swiftly and efficiently, ensuring timely responses.

Oversaw daily operations of remote satellite histology laboratories.

Determined work priorities and assigned tasks to technicians.

Trained new employees and ensured competency completion.

Managed equipment validation and quality assurance processes, reporting technical issues to faculty.

• Collaborated with physicians to interpret test results and address inquiries effectively.
• Implemented computerized systems for tracking samples, processing results, and generating reports.
• Generated monthly Quality Control reports.
• Promoted and enforced compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Participated in grant writing efforts aimed at securing funding for special projects or initiatives.

Managed embedding, cutting, processing, and staining of bone cases for cancer diagnostics.

Provided pathologists with frozen sections to facilitate immediate diagnosis.

Participated in quality control procedures to ensure accuracy and reliability.

• Prepared tissue samples for histological examination using advanced laboratory techniques.
• Operated and maintained histology equipment to ensure optimal performance and accuracy.
• Performed staining procedures to enhance tissue visualization for diagnostic purposes.
• Collaborated with pathologists to provide timely and accurate results for patient care.
• Ensured compliance with safety protocols and quality control standards in the lab.
• Documented laboratory processes and results in electronic health records system.
• Assisted in research projects by preparing specimens for clinical studies and trials.
• Oversaw all technical operations within the Bone Laboratory.