
Detail-oriented Associate Practitioner with hands-on experience in histopathology, focusing on specimen reception and quality assurance processes. Recognized for proactive contributions to specimen auditing and dedication to maintaining high patient care standards. Strong collaborator with a focus on driving efficiency and improvement.
● Performed Phagotesting using centrifugation and flow cytometry.
● Processed and layered blood using Histopaque to isolate WBCs.
● Reproduced original findings supporting study on corn fiber's immune impact on elderly patients.
● Organised daily visits for participating households.
● Created COVID-19 Throat and nose swab test kits.
● Data entry following each household visit.
● Collection of finger-prick blood samples to determine presence of COVID-19 antibodies.
Experienced in Formalin-based specimen reception, processing of FFPE specimens, and disposal within NHS laboratory environments Microtomy, slide and block sorting as well as running and maintenance of automated tissue processors (VIP) and PRISMA HE auto-stainers Embedding of tissue ranging from specimens for storage to urgent biopsies
Vigilant in identifying and correcting errors, ensuring high standards and regulatory compliance
Proficient in tracking, logging, and auditing specimen workflows using LIMS, in particular WinPath and PACS software Sectra
Experience conducting Biomedical Research while studying at Portsmouth University for several projects along with several literature reviews
Advanced user of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for reporting, data analysis, and presentations