Sarah Beth Yates
340 Fitch Place
Zionsville, In 46077
317-873-5508
syates@dcla.com
Objective
To obtain a histotechnology and laboratory assistant
position. I have gained valuable experience taking
direction as well as working independently.
August
2005Present
Diagnostic Cytology Laboratory
Indianapolis, In
Histotechnician
Accession, gross, embed and section human
biopsy specimens for hematoxylin and eosin,
immunohistochemistry staining and thin section PCR,
responsible for laboratory safety and quality control
July 2001July 2004
Illinois Department of Agriculture- Animal Disease
Laboratory Centralia, IL
Laboratory Associate I
Receive, process and store all histopathology
specimens of animal tissue for microscopic examination
averaging twenty five diagnostic paraffin blocks daily
and approximately one hundred fifty
immunohistochemistry blocks weekly; prepare
solutions, embed, section tissue, and stain slides
using hematoxylin and eosin, special stain and
immunohistochemistry methods including Scrapie,
Chronic Wasting Disease, Swine Influenza, Porcine
Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome, Porcine
Circovirus and Bovine Viral Diarrhea; responsible for
laboratory safety and quality control; maintain
inventory; order supplies, recommend and justify
equipment; troubleshoot and maintenance of
equipment, receive and maintain storage of all slides
and tissue blocks; wash and clean glassware. Report
to and prepare Standard Operating Procedures for
approval by Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Board.
Rabies vaccination and booster October 2001 and
September 2003
November 2003January 2004
Diagnostic Cytology LaboratoryIndianapolis, In and St. Elizabeth’s HospitalBelleville, Il
Histology Technician- part-time weekend
Gross, embed and section research and biopsy
Specimens for hematoxylin and eosin and
immunohistochemistry staining and thin section PCR,
responsible for laboratory safety and quality control
June 2000February 2001
&
June 1999August 1999
Illinois Department of AgricultureAnimal Disease Laboratory
Centralia, IL
Student Worker
Observe and perform various tasks in
Microbiology, Clinical Pathology, Toxicology,
Virology, Pathology and Histopathology including:
preparing media, performing water coliform tests,
bacterial identification and sensitivity, performing
validation and diagnostic Brucellosis plate tests,
Canine Brucellosis and heartworm ELISA test and reading
results under direct supervision of Microbiologist,
weighing samples for toxicity and fat percentage
analysis, preparing and performing Agar Gel Immuno
Diffusion testing for Bovine Leukosis, Bluetongue,
Ovine Progressive Pneumonia, assisting Pathologist in
autopsy and grossing, processing, and embedding tissue
sample then cutting section for slide mounting,
performing standard hematoxylin and eosin staining,
coverslipping for evaluation by the Pathologist.
December 1998June 1999
Marion County Veterinary Clinic, Salem, IL
Veterinary Technician
Kennel and Boarder Care- Feeding, bathing,
Administering oral medications and treatment of
patients. Assisting veterinarian in exam room and in
surgery greeting clients. Cleaning kennel, office,
surgery and exam areas
December 1998May 1999
Illinois Department of Veteran’s Affairs, Salem, IL
Federal Student Worker
Computer entry of military information for 9,500
Clients. Filing and updating individual records.
General office procedures-answering telephone, greeting
clients, copying and arranging military medical records
September 1998- Kaskaskia College, Centralia, IL
December 1998
Financial Aid Student Worker
General office procedures-greeting students,
answering telephone, filing student financial records
assisting Veterans' Representative with student
veteran's paperwork, assisting with student loan and
Financial Aid applications
January 1996August 1998
The Medicine Shoppe, Salem, IL
Pharmacy Technician & Home Care Consultant
Receive patient prescriptions and fill medication
orders, deliver and set up of home medical
equipment and individual insurance and Medicare
billing.
September
1994October
1995
CVS/Pharmacy, Lexington Park, MD
Pharmacy Technician
Cashier and Pharmacy technician, fill medications,
maintain and stock inventory and greet customers
October 1992June 1994
United States Navy
Airman
Basic Training in Orlando, Fl
Apprenticeship training in inspection and maintenance
of aircrew parachute and flight gear at NAS Patuxent
River, Maryland. Upon decommissioning of squadron,
transferred to NAS Jacksonville, FL, remodeling office
and hangar spaces and general cleaning
Education
May 2004-
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
Bachelor of Arts, Zoology
May 1999-
Graduated Kaskaskia College, Centralia, IL
Associate in Science
May 1992-
South Central High School, Farina, IL
Computer Skills
Microsoft Windows and Office applications
LIMS and IRECS laboratory software
References
Available upon request