Monica Sevilla
San Diego
Summary
Accomplished Histology Technician at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, skilled in advanced immunohistochemistry and tissue processing. Demonstrated expertise in utilizing complex automated equipment and resolving staining issues, ensuring high-quality diagnostic slides. Adept at managing laboratory supplies and fostering a collaborative environment to enhance workflow efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Histology Technician
Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute
La Jolla
08.2016 - Current
- Prepared tissue samples for histological slides by processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining.
- Monitored stock levels for supplies needed in the laboratory setting and placed orders when necessary.
- Operated complex automated equipment to complete histology projects in a timely manner.
- Utilized advanced techniques such as immunohistochemistry or special stains for diagnostic purposes.
- Prepared histologic slides for human tissue samples via processing, cutting, embedding, staining and mounting.
- Embedded specimens into blocks and fixed tissues in formalin.
- Performed routine and specialized histology staining procedures.
- Recognized and addressed staining problems.
- Sectioned frozen tissue to produce slides for diagnosis.
- Utilized microtomes, tissue processors, and embedding centers to prepare samples.
- Embedded tissue specimen and other material into paraffin wax blocks, infiltrating with wax.
- Use the BOND RX from Leica Biosystems for IHC.
- RNAScope Multiplex Fluorescent V2 essay on paraffin sections.
- Scanning slides using the Leica Aperio AT2 brightfield.
- Leica Aperio Scanscope Immunofluorescent Slide Scanner.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Front Desk/Office Assistant
San Diego Community College District
San Diego, CA07-2008
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CASkills
- Tissue processing
- Histology staining
- Immunohistochemistry techniques
- Microtome operation
- Specimen embedding
- Slide preparation
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Histology Technician
Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute
08.2016 - Current
Certificate of Completion - Front Desk/Office Assistant
San Diego Community College District
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Southwestern College
Similar Profiles
Efstathios KalpogiannisEfstathios Kalpogiannis
Lab Assistant - Ranade Lab at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery InstituteLab Assistant - Ranade Lab at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute
Mary PilapilMary Pilapil
Staff Associate III at Columbia University Medical CenterStaff Associate III at Columbia University Medical Center
Jennifer Sutton-PakJennifer Sutton-Pak
Cardiac Electrophysiology Technologist Intern at The Prebys Cardiovascular Institute at Scripps Memorial HospitalCardiac Electrophysiology Technologist Intern at The Prebys Cardiovascular Institute at Scripps Memorial Hospital
Ian PiferIan Pifer
Student Volunteer at TRIO Upward BoundStudent Volunteer at TRIO Upward Bound
Britney Munoz ArriazaBritney Munoz Arriaza
Youth Development Teacher at La Jolla ElementaryYouth Development Teacher at La Jolla Elementary