Biorepository Specialist Resume Example M2gen

BIOREPOSITORY SPECIALIST

Professional Summary

Biorepository Research Specialist currently working as a highly efficient and detail-oriented skilled Histotechnologist with excellent clinical laboratory skills and knowledge of medical testing and experimentation .

Licenses

ASCP HTL License TN 42536

Skill Highlights

Advanced word processing
Laboratory diagnostic equipment
Sample checking
Test results interpretation
Knowledge of molecular techniques
Excellent lab practices
Quality control procedures
Lab equipment calibration

Nucleic Acids Isolation

Fluent in Spanish

Strong organizational skills
Energetic work attitude
Courteous demeanor
Advanced anatomy knowledge

Professional Experience

M2GenMarch 2008 to CurrentBiorepository Specialist
Tampa, Florida

Responsible for sample preparation and processing of human tissue in compliance with research protocols.
Receive tissue specimens from various consortium sites.
Accession sample information into bio specimen inventory system of record.
Prepare and cut samples for frozen section according to research protocols and tissue requirements.
Prepare macro dissection of frozen tissue samples.
Prepare samples such as PAP smear, FNA's and needle core biopsies for Cytological processing using Pap and Diff-Quick staining methods.
Properly ship biological specimens using IATA protocols.
Always follow established policies and procedures pertaining to quality control requirements and acceptability of data.
Licensed to perform IHC + special stains on tissue sections.

Moffitt Cancer CenterAugust 2003 to March 2008Lab Assistant- Anatomic Pathology Department (Frozen /Gross Room)
Tampa, Florida

Responsibility emphasized on routine and intra operative consultation of specimen processing.
Received, accessioned, and assisted with specimens for pathologic diagnosis and evaluation.
Consistently complied with specimen rejection criteria.
Accepted only suitable specimens for processing.
Assisted in case coordination with Pathologist Assistants, residents, and pathologist to optimize service to the operating rooms and surgeons.
Assisted in special processing procedures such as ER/PR receptor assays, Oncotech, calculi, EM, DIF, muscle nerve biopsies, and breast implants.
Responsible for recognizing and handling special procedures such as decalcification and specimens submitted for B5 fixative.
Working technical and functional knowledge of common Histology equipment.
>5 year working Laboratory Experience.

Education and Training

Florida Community CollegeAug 2007Associate in Science for Histotechnology NCCLs approved program.: Histology Jacksonville, Florida

Coursework in Biology, Clinical Chemistry and Microbiology

Coursework in Histology Techniques

University of South FloridaMay 2003Bachelor of Science: BiologyTampa, Florida

Coursework in Biology, Clinical Chemistry and Microbiology

Coursework in Clinical Research Training

Currently studying for Molecular Biology Certification from ASCP

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

M2Gen
Moffitt Cancer Center

School Attended

Florida Community College
University of South Florida

Job Titles Held:

Biorepository Specialist
Lab Assistant- Anatomic Pathology Department (Frozen /Gross Room)

Degrees

Associate in Science for Histotechnology NCCLs approved program. : Histology
Bachelor of Science : Biology

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