Histotechnician

Colin James Krone

269-***-****

*****.*****@*****.***

Objective

Highly efficient, adaptable individual versed in laboratory and administrative regulatory environments seeking growth position in medical field.

Experience

MPI Research, Inc., Mattawan, MI

-Report Coordinator

8/08 to present

Responsible for independently working with Study Directors, Scientists, Laboratory personnel, Quality Assurance, and management to produce timely, comprehensive, accurate reports for contract non-clinical toxicology and pharmacokinetic studies. Verify study-related data and resolve data issues to ensure compliance with FDA GLPs, OECD regulations, and SOPs.

-Research Associate III, HT (ASCP), Trainer

1/06 to 8/08

Responsibilities include all technical functions throughout the histology lab to prepare specimens for histopathological examination. Prevent and troubleshoot equipment and process issues. Train new hires in lab operations and embedding and microtomy functions; plan, organize, coordinate, and revise training schedules and exercises with other trainers to meet management objectives Track and evaluate trainee performance and quality, anticipate potential issues and initiate appropriate preventive training. Continue personal education with intent to transfer new skills to lab personnel.

United Parcel Service, Grand Rapids, MI

11/01 to 6/05. Promoted as Supervisor 5/04

-Training Supervisor

Responsibilities include training new hires and re-training all employees on facility operations, equipment, procedures, safe work methods, and DOT and OSHA regulations. Develop employees in regard to promotional process and company needs. Duties also include covering for absent and training new Front Line Supervisors (see below), and acting as management liaison to Union officials to ensure productive and fair working environment.

-Front Line Supervisor

Responsible for six employees and their safety, quality of work, and performance. daily duties include conflict resolution, teambuilding, reports on production, assessing workload and staffing, equipment checks, training and retraining employees on UPS SOP’s, DOT and OSHA regulations, and safe work methods; document employee attendance and hours worked with regard to production and cost management; ensure timely departure of trailers and verify contents.

Education

Grand Valley State University

B.S., Biomedical Science; June, 2005

American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Histotechnician (HT); January, 2008

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