Cynthia Main

**** ******* *****

La Verne, CA 91750

951-***-****

ab0bhy@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To secure a Histology technician position, where I can excel and further

enhance my histological techniques.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Operates manual and automatic staining and coverslip machinery

Good solid understanding of Histology and IHC principles

Organized with time management skills and works with a sense of

urgency

Familiar with frozen sections

Acquainted with QC and equipment maintenance

Excellent knowledge of special stains and executes them efficiently

Technical and troubleshooting skills related to specimen processing,

embedding, Microtomy and staining

Collaborates with other to develop a strong team dynamic

Proficient in Microsoft Office

EDUCATION

A.S., Histotechnology-Mt. San Antonio College, Walnut, CA 02/ 2010 -

06/2013

CERTIFICATIONS

Histology & Sakura Instrumentation, Sakura Finetek, Inc, 2012, Torrance,

CA

Advanced Microsoft Excel, Fred Pryor Seminar, 2006, Ontario, CA

HONORS AND AWARDS

Kaiser Permanente Regional Laboratories Scholar 06/2013

CA Society of Histotechnology Scholar 06/2013

CLINICAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Pomona Valley Hospital, CA 02/2013-06/2013

Student Internship

Cut and Embedded tissues correctly within a time frame

Performed routine laboratory protocols

Performed several special stains when requested

Familiarized with changing and Cleaning processor

VA Long Beach Healthcare System, CA 08/2012-12/2012

Student Internship

Executed Microtomy skills and assisted in slide preparation

Handled all special staining and other technical procedures

Viewed the process of accessioning and sample preparation

Facilitated in frozen sections with the pathologist

Developed knowledge of IHC Protocols

Garwood Laboratories, Pico Rivera, CA 02/2006 – 10/2008

Administrative Assistant

Handled incoming calls

Greeted all customers; assuring needs of the customer were accommodated

Responsible for office supply orders, stationary, print cartridge

Assisted in the accounting department, by filling out deposit slips, and copying

checks

Supported the Lab Manager and General Manager on various projects as

required

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