Michael K. Cooper

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

Damascus, MD 20872

240-***-****, cell, ac0a81@r.postjobfree.com

Experienced, responsible, outgoing, personable individual is seeking a position that will fully utilize my years of work experience as a supervisor, laboratory manager, histology technician, research histology technician and administrative officer, desires a position that will provide an opportunity to significantly contribute to a department or company’s growth.

DEMONSTRATED the ability to provide administrative support for multiple

Department and divisions.

SUCCESSFULLY merged two departments at a major medical facility.

DEVELOPED research protocols and procedures for a group of veterinary pathologist

SUPERVISED six histologist at a major medical facility as well as junior administrative

Personnel in a later position.

Computer Skills: Experience with Microsoft office software and various government

Software programs.

United States Air Force Retired, November 1999

Experience

Charles River Laboratories (Contractor) Medimmune January 9 – April 12, 2017

One Medimmune Way

Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Duties: Routine Microtomy and H&E Staining

Position was deleted.

Biological Sciences Laboratory Technician (Histology) December 2014 to January 2017.US Army APG MEDCOM USAMRICD

Ricketts Point Road, BLDG 3081

Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD 21010

DUTIES: Confidential

Histology Technician III May 2012 – November 2014

Capital Choice Pathology Labs

12041 Bournefield Way, Suite A

Silver Spring, MD 20904-790

My position as a Histology Technician III used my extensive experience as a Histology Technician III for receiving, grossing, processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, and cover slipping of surgical specimens and non-gyn cytology specimens from multiple medical facilities for light microscopy.

I also used the Lab Pulse 2850 VP microwave processor to process biopsies that requires extensive knowledge of fixation, dehydration, and paraffin infiltration for tissue processing. I have extensive knowledge of embedding surgical tissues that require specific orientation for optimal light microscopy and diagnosis. This may include but not limited to, biopsies, decalcified bone, and cell blocks.

I also performed levels for microtomy sectioning as requested that may be from 1-3 levels, or from 1-99 levels, serial sectioning, or exhausting of the tissue as requested for certain diagnostic evaluations.

I also received, triaged, and grossed non-gyn specimens submitted from various facilities. This will include, but not limited to, body fluids such as cerebrospinal fluids, pleural fluids, pericardial fluids, ascites, sputum’s, and urines.

I performed troubleshooting as needed whether it be for laboratory equipment, staining or processing problems. I can also evaluate how to handle problems during a power outage should this occur. I also provided training for in-house personnel or at other facilities as requested.

Research Histology Technician August 2006-May 2012

CVPath Institute Inc.

19 First Field Road

Gaithersburg, MD 20878

As a research histology technician, I was in charge of the EXAKT Laboratory department providing technical support as needed to prepare large plastic embedded specimens for light microscopy. This process includes the operation of equipment such as ISOMET wafering saws, EXKAT grinders and precise measurements using micrometers.

I also provided support for the Histology Lab as needed that required tissue processing using the Thermo Shandon processor, embedding, microtomy, and staining-manual and automated, and cover slipping of human and animal (mice, rats, pig, fowl) tissues. I performed special stains such as Movat’s Pentachrome, calcium, Mayer mucicarmine, GMS, AFB, Masson’s trichrome, Oil-Red-O, Gordon’s retic, Congo Red, and other special stains as requested.

I can easily perform, modify, or troubleshoot any special stain technique that is requested. I provided EXPERT frozen section microtomy on animal and human tissues that include, but not limited to, blood vessels, brain, bone, muscle and skin.

I also worked extensively in the immunohistochemistry lab that provided immunohistochemistry staining on animal tissues such as Factor VIII, BrdU, etc. I also maintained data as required by Cap and GLP for research protocols, and for experimentation. Part of my additional responsibilities included Assistant Safety Officer, Chemical Hygienic Officer, Hazardous Waste Manager, routine laboratory equipment and supplies, and training. I performed annual Chemical Hygiene training for the company, as well as annual chemical inventories for all of the company labs according to Federal, state and local regulations. I also coordinated scheduled pick up of chemical and biological waste produced by CVPath, Inc.

Research Histology Technician July 2004 – July 2006

CVPath

International Registry of Pathology

19 First Field Road

Gaithersburg, MD 20878

I provided technical support for EXAKT processing of plastic embedded metals. I assisted the histology department as needed to include microtomy and special stains. I also provided technical assistance in the immunohistochemistry lab. I was responsible for all frozen section embedding of fresh and formalin fixed tissues. I was solely responsible for frozen section microtomy

Additional duties include Chemical Hygiene Officer (Hazardous Waste), and Assistant Safety Officer.

EDUCATION

Community College of the Air Force

AA Degree

Air University, NCO Academy, Kessler AFB

Management Studies – Diploma

Tri Service Histopathology School

Armed Forces Institute of Pathology-Certificate of completion

CERTIFICATIONS & PUBLICATIONS

HT – 012434, American Society of Clinical Pathologist

Co-Author “Processing and Immunohistochemical Staining of Rat Nasal Sections” Gary B. Marit*, Michael K. Cooper, and John Latendresse, Journal of Histotechnology June 1995

GLP Certification Training 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014

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