Rachel Workman - Scientist, West Michigan Dermatology

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TELUS InternationalOnline Data Analyst

Apr. 2024Michigan, United States · Remote

West Michigan DermatologyHistotechnologist

Oct. 2019Grandville, MIBuilt centralized pathology lab in 2019 from the ground up to move 90% of lab operations in-house. Implemented standard surgical pathology specimen collection and processing policies and procedures to ensure patient safety, lab safety, and high quality care. Responsible for grossing tissue specimens, embedding, microtomy, performing specials stains and immunohistochemistry, and maintaining all pathology lab equipment with routine maintenance checks. Perform MOHS frozen sectioning. Maintain all lab operation data reporting for CLIA regulatory commission inspections.

Mercy HealthPathology Technical Specialist

May. 2016 - Oct. 2019Grand Rapids, MIAssist in preparing tissues for histological examination by a pathologist which can include routine and specialty embedding, cutting, and staining (H&E, special stains, IHC, ISH). My responsibilities also include validating new antibodies or protocols, maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory instrumentation, updating policies and procedures, lab inventory, training new colleagues, and College of American Pathology (CAP) proficiency testing and inspection review.

Methodist Lebonheur Health CareHistotechnologist, Certified

Mar. 2015 - May. 2016Memphis, TNResponsible for various roles within the surgical pathology lab to expedite patient diagnosis and treatment. Proficiencies in immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry (IHC), special stains, routine H&E, frozen and paraffin sectioning, Cerner medical software platform, electron microscopy procedures, and routine lab machinery maintenance. Attend webinars and conferences on a regular basis to ensure up to date field knowledge. Co-creator of a hands-on training program for technicians at Methodist seeking certification in histology careers.

Duckworth Pathology Group IncHistology Trainee

Jan. 2014 - Feb. 2015Memphis, TennesseeVariable roles within a surgical pathology lab. Proficient in immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry (IHC), special stains, routine H&E, frozen and paraffin sectioning, and trained in electron microscopy procedures and routine lab machinery maintenance. Specialty in renal biopsies and forensic tissues.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSACGraduate Research Assistant

Apr. 2012 - May. 2014Dr. Erin Schuetz Laboratory, St. Jude Children's Research HospitalStudied ABC transporters, Pgp and BCRP, in the brain and how these proteins alter drug distribution and drug efficacy in the CNS. Used transgenic mouse models to better understand the biology of CNS barriers utilizing histology and immunohistochemistry to study its pathology. Used many biotechnology skills; cell culture, immunodetection assays, immunohistochemistry, and microscopic analysis.

University of Tennessee Health Science CenterGraduate Research Assistant

Aug. 2011 - May. 2014Memphis, TennesseeCell culture maintenance, researching literature on my proposed graduate project, designing and performing all experiments for graduate project, attending classes, attending research workshops and literature reviews held by UTHSC and St. Jude.

Ferris State UniversityGenetics Tutor

Aug. 2009 - May. 2011Big Rapids, MIAssist students in understanding three point maps, genetic inheritance, molecular processes of DNA or RNA, and population genetics.

Ferris State UniversityQuantitative Chemistry Teaching Assistant

Aug. 2009 - May. 2011Big Rapids, MIWorked with students increasing their understanding of acid-base problems and titration methods.

WalgreensPharmacy Technician

Feb. 2006 - Jan. 2009I had many duties while working as a pharmacy technician; answering phones, assisting patient with prescriptions, filling prescriptions, and handling insurance issues on a daily basis. This job has taught me to have more patience, improved my customer service skills, and heightened my public speaking abilities.