Samuel Kasera

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Lowell MA, *****

978-***-****

acr0ny@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY

A career advancement oriented candidate with vast experience in the field of Histotechnology (routine histology, immunohistochemistry, frozen sections and special stains) and cytology technical processes; looking for a challenging opportunity in preferably a medical or research and training facility, where my experience and skills will contribute to the overall success of the organization and provide opportunities for career growth.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Pathologists Lancet Laboratories - May 2009 - April 2015

Position: Technical Manager, Anatomic Pathology Department

Duties: Specimen accessioning • Grossing assistant • Routine histological procedures • Quality Assurance and Quality Control Procedures • Special stain procedures • Immunohistochemistry - LEICA BOND MAX and VENTANA BENCHMARK XT • Gynecological and non-gynecological cytology processing • Stock (materials) management • FNA procedures • Writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for various tests • Departmental management duties, staff supervision, recruitment and training. Responsible for creation, implementation, communication and training of new/revised policies and procedures to appropriate lab staff.

Aga Khan University Hospital - July 2006 - April 2009

Position: Histotechnologist.

Duties: Specimen accessioning • Grossing assistant • Embalming procedures and assisting in Post-Mortem demonstrations for student cadre • Routine histology - tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, mounting • Frozen sections • Quality Assurance and Control • Cancer Register management • Special stain procedures • Cytological specimen preparations • Immunohistochemistry (IHC) • Fine Needle Aspiration procedures • Preparation and maintenance of student pots • Training M.Med students on grossing.

M P Shah Hospital - October 2002 - June 2006

Position: Laboratory Technologist

Duties: Hematology, Microbiology, Parasitology and Clinical chemistry diagnostic procedures, including blood banking.

Histotechnician - Specimen accessioning • Grossing assistant • Post mortem specimen collection assistance • Routine histology - tissue processing, blocking, microtomy, staining, mounting • Quality Assurance and quality control • Cancer Register maintenance • Special stain procedures • Diagnostic cytology procedures • Cytology specimen collection.

Kenyatta University Medical School - Jan. 2007 – April 2008 (Part time assignment)

Department of Human Anatomy and Physiology - tissue preparation for routine histology and preparation of cadavers for student cadre; training students on histology processes.

EDUCATION

Kenya Methodist University

BS - Medical Laboratory Science, Jul 2012

Kenya Polytechnic University College

AS Medical Laboratory Technology, Dec 2006

Nairobi Technical Training Institute

AS Biomedical Technology, Dec 2002

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Histology Research assistant • Pathologists/Grossing Assistant skills acquired through OJT (on the job training) • Ability to multitask • Responsible • Ability to perform both manual and automated immunohistochemistry and special stains.

REGISTRATION AND LICENSURE

• Registered and licensed by - Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Board - Reg #A03084. • American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) registration eligible, currently working on sitting for the Exams.

REFERENCES

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