Motivated medical laboratory professional diligent in completing work to achieve accurate results with expertise in tissue preparation, embedding, microtomy, and slide production for diagnostic purposes. Skilled in maintaining high-quality standards while managing workloads efficiently to meet strict deadlines. Strong communicator with the ability to collaborate effectively with laboratory teams and pathologists. Demonstrates excellent problem-solving skills to address technical challenges and ensure seamless workflow. Adept at prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively in a fast-paced laboratory environment. Committed to maintaining laboratory safety, compliance, and accuracy in all procedures to support reliable diagnostic outcomes. Enthusiastic and motivated student eager to learn new skills and gain new knowledge. Applies excellent time management skills to complete accurate and thorough work. Prepared to learn and support team, taking on new challenges.
· Adhering to laboratory safety and regulatory guidelines including confidentiality standards.
· Prepared detailed reports summarising laboratory findings for review by senior pathologists.
· Adhered to strict biohazard disposal protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
· Assisting in the embedding of tissue samples in paraffin wax and ensuring correct orientation of tissues for sectioning.
· Operating the microtome to cut precise sections of paraffin-embedded tissue blocks by Producing high-quality sections such as 3-5 microns thick which is suitable for staining and examination.
· Meeting productivity standards, such as sectioning 25 blocks per hour while maintaining quality and consistency.
· Transferring sections onto glass slides without folds or tears, ensuring sections adhere properly to slides.
· Assisting in performing routine stains such as Hematoxylin and Eosin staining and also assisted with special staining techniques when required.
· Regularly cleaning and maintaining microtomes and other histology equipment.
· Troubleshooting minor equipment issues and reporting major malfunctions.
· Working closely with pathologists and other laboratory staff to meet deadlines and workload requirements.
· Communicating effectively regarding sample issues or unusual findings.
· Ensuring the integrity and accuracy of labelled slides and blocks
Inspecting slides under a microscope for quality before submission to the pathologist.
· Assisted in performing complex immunohistochemistry analyses to support the diagnosis of autoimmune diseases and cancers.
· Processed and analysed tissue samples using histological techniques to provide accurate data for diagnostic purposes.
· Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks and implemented quality control procedures to adhere to laboratory and safety standards.
· Performed routine maintenance on laboratory equipment to prevent malfunctions and ensure reliability.
· Used PPE and followed health and safety procedures.
· Proper labelling and analysed of tissue samples in compliance with regulations of the laboratory and patient identity.
· Managed preparation of specimens for analysis and observation to prevent artefacts.
· Examined cells stained with dye with precision to accurately locate abnormalities.
· Received, labelled and packed specimens correctly for analysis.
· Updated and maintained data from tests and clinical results for reliable recordkeeping.
· Conducted histological staining, enhancing visual contrast of tissue sections for clearer microscopic examination and prepared detailed reports summarising laboratory findings for review by the senior pathologists.
· Operated and calibrated laboratory instruments to ensure precise test outcomes.
· Adhered to strict biohazard disposal protocols to maintain a safe working environment.