Rick Nickerson
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Seeking a full time employment where I can grow and thrive with new and exciting tasks in a company that I can expand in and provide my experience.
Mohs Technician
Thomas Dermatology, Las Vegas Nv 89117
July 2025 to Present
Cutting Mohs skin surgery tissue, H&E staining
All phases of histology
Necropsy Technician 3
CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES - Reno, NV
September 2006 to October 2023
Training the necropsy staff on all phases of pathology and histology, gross and trim tissue for microscopic evaluation also training in the advance collections and procedures. Maintaining all training records and
S.O.P’s, over seeing clinical studies and protocols.
Perform necropsy with all the advanced skills and equipment needed
Pathology Supervisor
Physicians Laboratories - Reno, NV
May 2001 to September 2006
All phases of pathology, histology and cytology, special stains, Microtomy, grossing and processing tissues, embedding tissues.
Merchandiser
Luce and Son’s - Reno, NV
January 1999 to December 2000
Stocking and rotating product, building displays with new product Daily organization of product and maintaining great customer communication.
Merchandiser
New West Distributors - Reno, NV
January 1997 to December 1999
Stocking new product and rotating product to ensure turn over of product, building Displays and maintaining great customer communication and organization skills.
Histology Pathology Technician
VA Hospital - Reno, NV
January 1992 to December 1997
Autopsies, Bone marrow aspirates, Histology, Cytology, Phlebotomy, Special stains, Grossing tissue, Microtomy
Maintenance
Detter Lighting - Sparks, NV
July 1989 to December 1989
Changing lights, changing ballasts, running electrical wires, roll up door maintenance and installation
Mental Health Technician
Nevada Mental Health - Reno, NV
January 1989 to June 1989
Watching patients, patients charts, helping nurses with medication to patients
Maintenance Technician
Allergan Humphrey’s - San Leandro, CA
April 1986 to December 1988
Building Maintenance, all phases, roll up door repair and installation.
Education
Career college in Medical Assisting
Western Career College
San Leandro, CA
May 1986 to January 1987