WINSTON SPENCE
North Chesterfield,VA
Summary
Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist and Histotechnologist with 6+ years of progressive experience across high-complexity clinical, public health, and hospital laboratories, including but not limited to histology, microbiology, and immunohematology. Proven expertise in CAP compliance, quality systems, process improvement, high-volume laboratory production, and staff training. Recognized as a technical resource and workflow problem-solver with demonstrated success supporting efficient diagnostic operations, reducing turnaround times, and maintaining accreditation readiness.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
CMCN
United States Navy (Reserve)
04.2025 - Current
- Support preventive maintenance, readiness operations, and strict procedural compliance.
- Demonstrate leadership, accountability, and operational discipline in a mission-driven environment.
Histotechnologist
St. Mary’s Hospital (Bon Secours)
Richmond, VA
09.2024 - Current
- Process approximately 400-600 tissue blocks daily generating 700+ slides/day while maintaining strict quality standards.
- Perform routine histology, immunohistochemistry, and special stain procedures supporting diagnostic pathology services.
- Troubleshoot staining and technical issues while collaborating with pathologists to optimize results.
- Train laboratory personnel and interns on technical procedures and workflow practices.
- Perform quality control, equipment monitoring, reagent assessment, and documentation to maintain CAP compliance.
- Contribute to workflow improvements that reduce turnaround times.
Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist
National Public Health Laboratory (Microbiology)
Kingston, JA
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Perform complex microbiology testing, organism identification, and antimicrobial susceptibility analysis.
- Support quality assurance initiatives and regulatory compliance.
- Assist with workflow improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and testing reliability.
Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist
National Public Health Laboratory (Histology)
Kingston, JA
07.2022 - 03.2024
- Performed high-volume tissue processing, microtomy, and diagnostic slide preparation.
- Maintained instrument performance, QC standards, and accreditation readiness.
- Contributed to staff training and mentorship.
Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist
National Public Health Laboratory (Blood Bank)
Kingston, JA
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Performed compatibility testing, antibody identification, and crossmatching.
- Supported emergency transfusion operations while maintaining patient safety standards.
Junior Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist
National Public Health Laboratory (Histology)
Kingston, JA
11.2019 - 10.2021
- Supported histology operations including specimen processing, staining, and slide preparation.
- Assisted with quality control procedures and equipment maintenance.
Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist Intern
National Public Health Laboratory
Kingston, JA
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Rotated in all the complex laboratory disciplines in Medical Technology (Hematology, Histology, Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology, Cytology and Immunohematology), where I performed the necessary test to ensure excellent patient outcome.
- Collaborated with health professionals to ensure accurate testing procedures.
Education
Bachelors of Science (BSc) - Medical Technology
Northern Caribbean University (NCU)
Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica 08.2015 - 08.2019
Skills
- Histotechnology Operations Leadership
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC) & Special Stains
- Microtomy / Tissue Processing / Embedding
- CAP Regulatory Compliance
- Quality Assurance & Quality Control
- Staff Training & Competency Assessment
- Workflow Optimization
- Troubleshooting / Method Validation
- Process Improvement
Certification
- MLS (ASCPi)CM
- HTL (ASCPi)CM
Timeline
CMCN
United States Navy (Reserve)
04.2025 - Current
Histotechnologist
St. Mary’s Hospital (Bon Secours)
09.2024 - Current
Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist
National Public Health Laboratory (Microbiology)
03.2024 - 07.2024
Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist
National Public Health Laboratory (Histology)
07.2022 - 03.2024
Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist
National Public Health Laboratory (Blood Bank)
10.2021 - 07.2022
Junior Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist
National Public Health Laboratory (Histology)
11.2019 - 10.2021
Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist Intern
National Public Health Laboratory
01.2019 - 06.2019
Bachelors of Science (BSc) - Medical Technology
Northern Caribbean University (NCU)
08.2015 - 08.2019