Quality Assurance Histology Technologist

Aziz A. Jafri

** ******* ******, ***** *****, NY 10522

Tel:914-***-****

Email: **********@*****.***

Histology Leader

Skilled and well-trained Histology Technologist with considerable management experience and a successful track record for organizing and running an efficient, compliant, and collaborative Histopathology Laboratory.

AREAS OF INTEREST

Protocol Compliance

Inventory Oversight

Equipment Validations

Recruiting & Training

Accurate Recordkeeping

Specimen Processing

Performance Management

SOP Standardization

Pathologist Communication

Benchwork Performance

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Well-skilled and detail-oriented Histology/Pathology Supervisor with extensive experience in laboratory operations, staff management, and high-volume histology department quality assurance. Proven expertise in specimen processing, tissue preparation, staining techniques, and laboratory instrumentation. Adept at standardizing procedures, ensuring protocol compliance, and optimizing workflow efficiency. Strong leadership abilities with a track record of mentoring and developing high-performing teams.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HISTOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST P/D

St. John's Riverside Hospital, Yonkers, NY, July 2020, still working.

Presently working as Histology Technologist as per diem performing routine tissue embedding, cutting paraffin blocks of biopsies and surgical tissues, routine H&E staining, special stains, and IHC on Leica Bond. Filing of slides and tissue blocks, update of routine daily maintenance records

HISTOLOGY/PATHOLOGY SUPERVISOR

Bronx Hospital Center

Bronx, NY September 2017-July 2020

Oversee daily operations of the histology/pathology department, ensuring the efficient receipt, sorting, and processing of specimens from multiple departments.

Maintain an accurate pathology log and ensure proper specimen handling, embedding, and fixation in formalin.

Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation for tissue dehydration, section clearing, paraffin embedding, sectioning, and slide staining.

Prepare solutions, stains, and reagents following strict protocols to ensure consistency and accuracy.

Manage all aspects of staff supervision, including recruitment, scheduling, task assignments, performance evaluation, coaching, and annual reviews.

Ensure compliance with SOP standardization and oversee validation of departmental procedures.

The Histology/Cytology Supervisor leads all aspects of the operational strategy and execution for Testing teams, including grossing surgical specimens. Responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and overseeing testing operations to achieve Laboratory objectives. Maintained courteous and professional communication with grossing personnel, pathologists, and embedding technical staff. Practical communication skills and the ability to collaborate with other contributing staff. Disposal of residual Pathology specimens according to the established guidelines and safety. Organized morgue to ensure the safety of attending personnel against any mixup during removal of bodies to the funeral homes and viewing arrangements to the immediate families. Proper logs and strict double identification are documented before releasing bodies.

Oversee all day-to-day laboratory operations, maintaining laboratory logs, embedding, and cutting routine biopsy and surgical blocks. Maintain, operate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment to ensure it is in a state of readiness and cleanliness. Perform routine H&E staining and maintain and update special stains using autostainer and manual special stains. Prepare solutions, stains, and reagents by laboratory standards. Manage all staff-related functions, including scheduling, assignments, performance oversight, and annual evaluations—full accountability for SOP standardization and validation of procedures throughout the department.

LEAD TECHNOLOGIST/SUPERVISOR

St. Joseph's Medical Center, Yonkers, NY November 2012 – July 2016

Directed all histology processes, including paraffin embedding, tissues block cutting, H&E and special staining, IHC slide preparation, cytospin processing, and PAP staining.

Monitored and maintained laboratory equipment, troubleshooting malfunctions and coordinating necessary repairs.

Managed inventory and supply procurement, liaising with vendors to ensure timely stock replenishment.

Maintained comprehensive department records, including tissue block logs, daily slide tracking, and monthly reports for senior leadership.

Served as a key resource for pathologists, particularly for thyroid, liver, kidney, and breast procedures.

HISTOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST

Coriam Diagnostics, Darien, CT September 2011 – November 2012

Performed full-cycle histology procedures, including tissue preservation, embedding, microtome sectioning, and slide staining.

Collaborated with pathologists to resolve quality concerns and ensure optimal microscopic analysis.

SMALL BUSINESSOWNER

Excel Signs & Graphic, Dobbs Ferry, NY March 2003 – 2015

Founded and operated a successful signage and graphics business, overseeing all operational aspects, including finance, human resources, and marketing.

Built a strong client base and established a reputation for quality, leading to business expansion and eventual sales to employees.

SENIOR STAFF ASSOCIATE

Columbia University Laboratory of Dermatopathology, New York, NY July 1976 – February 2003

Managed the recruitment, training, and evaluation of histology staff, optimizing workflows to align with staff expertise.

Assessed and prioritized specimen processing based on complexity and urgency.

Conducted quality control reviews throughout embedding and sectioning processes, ensuring compliance with protocols and industry standards.

Prepared solutions, stains, and reagents while maintaining meticulous records of tissue blocks and slides.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Histology techniques: Specimen processing, embedding, sectioning, staining (H&E, IHC, PAP, special stains)

Laboratory instrumentation: Tissue processors, microtomes, stainers, embedding centers

Quality control and compliance monitoring

SOP development and validation

Staff supervision and training

Laboratory inventory and supply management

Data recording and pathology log maintenance

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Masters Degree in Plant Biology

New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist Licensed

HT(ASCP) Certified.

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