Sophie Harrison
Portsmouth,Hampshire
Summary
An enthusiastic Associate Practitioner with extensive experience in Sample handling, Embedding, Microtomy, Special staining, and Immunohistochemistry. Proven ability to maintain quality control and adhere to healthcare standards through strong analytical skills. Demonstrates effective time management and prioritisation, excelling in both working independently and as a collaborative team. I take a leadership roll when training junior colleagues. I have skills in both the laboratory work and the office allowing me to work cohesively with both teams to maintain an efficient workflow system.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Associate Practitioner
NHS, Portsmouth
Portsmouth, Hampshire
11.2021 - Current
- Specimen reception: Receive and label specimens, ensuring accurate patient details and prioritisation by case urgency.
- Dissection assistance: Assist biomedical scientists and pathologists in specimen dissection processes.
- Embedding: Embedded dissected tissue pieces into wax moulds, ensuring correct orientation.
- Microtomy: Cutting 4 micron sections of tissue to prepare slides for staining.
- Special staining: Independently carry out special staining on diagnostic cases that require additional analysis following an initial H&E stain.
- Immunohistochemistry: Cutting sections onto control slides preparing them for the IHC run and independently selecting the appropriate antibodies to perform the run.
- Checkout/QC: Matching slides with their corresponding form and quality checking the slides with the block to ensure the correct block has been cut onto correct slide.
Retail sales associate
Pandora
Portsmouth, Hampshire
04.2019 - 08.2021
- Assisted customers in selecting preferred jewellery styles by showcasing a diverse range of products.
- Maintained tidy sales floor to enhance shopping experience.
- Conducted stock takes to ensure stock accuracy.
- Worked as part of a team to hit sale targets.
- Managed daily till operations, including opening and closing procedures.
Education
BSC Applied Biomedical Science (DA) - Science
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth 09.2023 -
A-Levels - Forensic and Criminal Investigation
Chichester College
Chichester, West Sussex 09.2018 - 08.2020
Skills
- Teamwork
- Independent working
- Analytical thinking
- Problem solving
- Time management and prioritisation
- Laboratory skills
Affiliations
- Swimming
- Attending football matches
Timeline
BSC Applied Biomedical Science (DA) - Science
University of Portsmouth
09.2023 -
Associate Practitioner
NHS, Portsmouth
11.2021 - Current
Retail sales associate
Pandora
04.2019 - 08.2021
A-Levels - Forensic and Criminal Investigation
Chichester College
09.2018 - 08.2020
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