Madison Cummings
Irvine,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Histology Technician Lead specializing in immunohistochemistry and tissue preparation in addition to microtomy and grossing. Enhances specimen accuracy through quality control and effective collaboration. Excels in fast-paced lab environments, leveraging IHC techniques and problem-solving skills. Committed to maintaining high standards while adapting to diverse work shifts and collaborating within a team.
Overview
2
2
Languages
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Histology/ ENFD Laboratory Technician LEAD
EmeritusDX
Irvine
02.2026 - Current
- Lead histotechnian in the Epidermal Nerve Fiber Density (ENFD) and IHC department, managing both IHC team and workflows
- Perform immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining and tissue preparation for diagnostic analysis.
- Perform PGP9.5 staining on epidermal tissue
- Operate microtone for tissue sectioning and slide preparation.
- Operate cryostat for frozen tissue sectioning and slide preparation.
- Prepared tissue samples for microscopic examination and analysis.
- Stained slides using various techniques to enhance cellular detail.
- Performed routine and specialized histology staining procedures.
- Collaborated with pathologists to ensure accurate specimen processing.
- Collaborate with Histology, Grossing, Molecular, and FISH teams.
- Maintain quality control standards and accurate LIS documentation.
Lab Support Associate
Agendia Inc.
02.2024 - 01.2026
- Processed biopsy samples for histology and molecular diagnostics to ensure accurate results.
- Accessioned, prepared slides, labeled specimens, and conducted quality checks to maintain high standards.
- Organized specimens and enforced lab safety protocols to uphold compliance and integrity.
- Collaborated with technologists to ensure accurate workflow.
Crew Member
Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin Robbins
12.2023 - 02.2025
- Provided high-volume customer service in fast-paced environment, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Trained team members on quality standards, enhancing team knowledge and service consistency.
- Prepared and served beverages and food items to customers.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and dining areas.
- Operated point-of-sale system accurately for customer transactions.
Summer Undergraduate Internship
Keck Graduate Institute
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Trained in bioprocessing and bioengineering techniques.
- Gained exposure to upstream/downstream processing and analytical methods.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Molecular and Cell Biology
University of California, Merced
Merced, CA05-2023
Skills
- Histology Prep
- IHC (PGP95)
- Microscopy (light)
- Microscopy (fluorescence)
- PCR
- Western Blotting
- ELISA
- Flow Cytometry
- T-cell Activation Assay
- Microbiology techniques
- Titration techniques
- Dilutions
- Pipetting
- Microtone sectioning
- Cryostat sectioning
- Grossing
- Accessioning
- Slide Labeling
- Lab Safety
- QC/QA
- Instrument Maintenance
- Gene Expression Profiling
- R Studio
- Statistical Analysis
- Data Visualization
- Proactive problem solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Scientific writing
- Adaptable
- Detail-oriented
- Teamwork
- Strong communication
- Thrives in fast-paced lab environments
- Detail-oriented
- Thrives in fast-paced lab environments
Languages
Spanish
Limited
French
Limited
Timeline
Histology/ ENFD Laboratory Technician LEAD
EmeritusDX
02.2026 - Current
Lab Support Associate
Agendia Inc.
02.2024 - 01.2026
Crew Member
Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin Robbins
12.2023 - 02.2025
Summer Undergraduate Internship
Keck Graduate Institute
05.2022 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Molecular and Cell Biology
University of California, Merced