Sanjile McLeod
Belcamp
Summary
Detail-oriented Histology Technician with experience in immunohistochemistry, microtomy, and embedding of diverse tissue biopsies. Skilled in slide preparation and maintenance of processors and staining machines, demonstrating independent judgment and responsibility in laboratory settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Histology Technician II
Medstar Franklin Square Hospital
Baltimore
02.2024 - Current
- Prepared tissue samples for microscopic examination and analysis.
- Operated and maintained histology equipment and laboratory instruments.
- Stained and mounted slides for accurate evaluation by pathologists.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a clean laboratory environment.
- Contributed to development of new staining protocols, enhancing accuracy of results.
- Documented specimen information accurately in laboratory databases.
- Performed routine and specialized histology staining procedures.
- Received, logged and assessed quality of specimens received.
- Managed inventory of laboratory supplies to ensure availability for histology procedures.
- Adhered to all safety and infection control precautions and regulations.
- Assessed adequacy of chemicals and stains.
- Embedded specimens into blocks and fixed tissues in formalin.
- Recognized and addressed staining problems.
- Resolved issues with specimen collection and instrumentation, ensuring reliable testing processes.
- Compiled and maintained records of preventive maintenance and instrument performance according to schedule and regulations.
- Performed hand staining techniques on special stains to ensure precise results.
- Performed all duties related to IHC, including Billing.
- Accessioned specimens by accurately assigning specific codes for proper tracking.
Histology Technician
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
08.2021 - 01.2024
- Adhered to all safety and infection control precautions and regulations.
- Embedding routine and biopsy tissue samples.
- Loading and unloading of processors.
- Handling, changing and disposal of chemical reagents.
- Cleaning and operating tissue processors according to schedules.
- Cut prepared blocks of tissue.
- Mounting cut sections onto microscope slides.
- Prepare slides for microscopic examination and analysis.
- Maintained accurate records of quality control metrics for review.
- Facilitated the safe transportation of specimens and documentation to maintain workflow.
- Retrieving and filing of blocks and slides
- Recognizing and addressing various problems with staining.
- Loading and Unloading Ventana and Bond machines
- Preparation of antibodies for IHC staining.
- Cleaning and cover-slipping of IHC slides for analysis.
- Cutting and filing of control slide sections for IHC staining.
- Navigation of software such as Epic.
- Identified and reported discrepancies in processes to maintain accuracy.
- Assisted Pathologists and Pathologist Assistants.
Children's Lead Bookseller
Barnes & Noble
Baltimore
05.2019 - 10.2020
- Providing customer service by delivering the four core service principles.
- Greet and establish rapport with customers, engaging them in conversations about all the products and services.
- Ask questions to identify customer needs, providing recommendations using product knowledge to connect customers with the right solutions.
- Communicating specific product needs to managers to ensure the store is stocked appropriately with in demand titles and customer requests.
- Ensuring that products are put on the selling floor when received.
- Recovering the selling floor during each shift, including: gathering and picking up items, straightening bookcases, maintaining tables in the Cafe, helping to maintain restroom cleanliness, and performing other store housekeeping tasks as required.
- Assisting in any area of the store when necessary; including but not limited to receiving, cash wrap, Café and specialty areas.
ASSISTANT TEACHER/SECRETARY
HAPPYFACE DAYCARE
Baltimore
04.2013 - 08.2019
- Organized educational activities for the children.
- Assisted aftercare students with school assignments.
- Assisted with clean up.
- Performed secretarial duties.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Biology
McDaniel College
Westminster, MD05-2018
Skills
- Immunohistochemistry
- Microtomy
- Embedding
- Tissue staining and assessment
- Specimen collection / processing
- Chemical handling and disposal
- Machine maintenance
- Documentation and storage of data
Certification
- American Society of Clinical Pathologist ASCP certification, 2026
Timeline
Histology Technician II
Medstar Franklin Square Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Histology Technician
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
08.2021 - 01.2024
Children's Lead Bookseller
Barnes & Noble
05.2019 - 10.2020
ASSISTANT TEACHER/SECRETARY
HAPPYFACE DAYCARE
04.2013 - 08.2019
Bachelor's degree - Biology
McDaniel College