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Tomas Avina

Petaluma,CA

Summary

Degree with foundational knowledge in Histology and hands-on experience gained through health care and cancer research projects. Strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Lab Assistant

Sutter Health
01.2024 - Current
  • Expert in microtome and cryostat sectioning
  • Optimized in vitro diagnostic antibodies using IHC
  • Perform bright field microscopy to evaluate tissue and stain quality
  • CITI certified to consent patients
  • Maintain lab organization
  • Prepare fresh tissue for processing into FFPE
  • Navigate EPIC patient charts for clinical research
  • Avatar bio repository data management
  • Follow safe procedures for disposal of chemicals and biohazard materials
  • Frequently requisition material from pathology department
  • Meticulously maintain digital records to prevent user errors
  • Ensure timely completion of projects by prioritizing tasks and managing deadlines effectively
  • Present data and projects' status to team members on a weekly basis

Community Court Coordinator

Legal Aid of Marin
12.2017 - 02.2022
  • Arranged monthly community court sessions and scheduled clients on the court calendar
  • Followed all HIPAA, compliance, privacy and confidentiality standards
  • In charged of screening applicants for eligibility
  • Communicated between clients, volunteers and the judge
  • Helped Clients who were either very low income or homeless
  • Provided all the materials necessary for the successful enrollment of our clients
  • Guided Clients on how to complete their sentencing
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Streamlined administrative processes, allowing for more efficient use of resources and better support for project teams

Education

Histotechnician Certificate -

Merritt College
Oakland, CA
05.2025

Ocular Microscopy Certificate -

Merritt College
Oakland, CA
05-2024

Associates of Arts - Spanish

College of Marin
Greenbrae, CA
01.2022

Skills

  • Work independently/limited supervision
  • Microbial culturing
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • H&E staining
  • Fluorescence microscopy
  • Dark field microscopy
  • Proficient in Image J
  • Prioritize sensitive cases according to dynamic work conditions

Languages - Fluent

Spanish
English

Timeline

Research Lab Assistant

Sutter Health
01.2024 - Current

Community Court Coordinator

Legal Aid of Marin
12.2017 - 02.2022

Histotechnician Certificate -

Merritt College

Ocular Microscopy Certificate -

Merritt College

Associates of Arts - Spanish

College of Marin

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