William B. Eason
Gloucester,MA
Summary
Experienced with specimen handling and laboratory procedures, ensuring precise diagnostic outcomes. Utilizes effective communication skills to collaborate with medical professionals for optimal patient care. Knowledge of safety regulations and quality control measures, consistently maintaining high standards in lab environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Pathology Lab Assistant
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Boston, MA
03.2025 - Current
- - Process and prepare tissue specimens for histological analysis, ensuring accurate labeling and documentation.
- - Maintain laboratory equipment and reagents, adhering to safety and quality control protocols.
Graduate Research Assistant
Boston University Amyloidosis Center
Boston, MA
08.2024 - 03.2025
- - Investigated thermostability and proteolysis of gelsolin (
- GSN
- ) variants (WT, Y447H, R454C) using far-UV CD spectroscopy, SDS-PAGE, and Western blot.
- - Expressed recombinant
- GSN
- In HEK293A cells, purified via IMAC, and assessed Ca2+/EDTA effects on G4 stability.
- - Found G4 mutations do not destabilize GSN like HGA’s D187N in G2, suggesting a distinct amyloidosis mechanism; Ca2+ effects (e.g., Y447H +18C Tm) highlight therapeutic potential.
- Undergraduate Research Assistant 2019
Histotechnician Trainee/Lab Assistant
Strata Dx
Lexington, MA
01.2023 - 08.2023
- - Processed specimens by loading tissue processors, changing reagents, and preparing blocks for sectioning.
- - Retrieved and re-sectioned archived blocks; organized slides for dermatopathologist review.
IHC Specialist
iHisto, Inc.
Salem, MA
04.2022 - 12.2022
- - Performed immunohistochemistry (IHC) and immunofluorescence (IF) on brain, lung, skin, and kidney tissues.
- - Applied antibodies manually and via automated systems; conducted routine and special stains.
- - Assisted with frozen sectioning, slide preparation, and imaging (Panoramic Midi II, 3D Histech).
- - Drafted methods sections for project reports, enhancing scientific writing skills.
Laboratory Assistant
ABclonal Technology
Woburn, MA
11.2021 - 04.2022
- - Aliquoted and shipped antibodies to clients; managed orders using Salesforce and Excel.
- - Reviewed resumes and assisted in candidate selection for hiring, developing HR skills.
Education
Master of Science - Medical Sciences
Boston University School of Medicine
Boston, MA05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology Minor in Chemistry
Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH05-2022
Skills
- Molecular Biology
- - Transfection, Western blot, SDS-PAGE, recombinant protein expression
- Biophysical Techniques
- - Far-UV CD spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy
- Histology and Pathology
- - Immunohistochemistry (IHC), immunofluorescence (IF), frozen sectioning, special stains
- - Mammalian cell culture (HEK293A), microscopy (Panoramic Midi II)
- - Laboratory safety, quality control, specimen documentation
- Software
- - Salesforce, Microsoft Excel
PRESENTATIONS
- Nason, T. P., Wooding, D., Tendler, C. A., Eason, W. B., & Chabot, C. C. (2019, May).
- The Effects of Biomedical Bleeding Stressors on the Heart Rate of the American Horseshoe Crab, Limulus polyphemus.
- Poster presented at Plymouth State University Showcase, Plymouth, NH.
Timeline
Pathology Lab Assistant
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
03.2025 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
Boston University Amyloidosis Center
08.2024 - 03.2025
Histotechnician Trainee/Lab Assistant
Strata Dx
01.2023 - 08.2023
IHC Specialist
iHisto, Inc.
04.2022 - 12.2022
Laboratory Assistant
ABclonal Technology
11.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology Minor in Chemistry
Plymouth State University
Master of Science - Medical Sciences
Boston University School of Medicine