Lori A Amos
Vinton
Summary
Dynamic Histology Line Supervisor with extensive experience at Quest Diagnostics, excelling in quality control management and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in employee supervision and training, enhancing laboratory teamwork and productivity. Skilled in instrumentation troubleshooting, ensuring optimal lab operations and stakeholder communication. Committed to achieving excellence in histology practices.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Histology Line Supervisor, HTL(ASCP)
Quest Diagnostics
01.2022 - Current
Group Lead Histotechnologist, HTL(ASCP)
Quest Diagnostics
01.2020 - 01.2022
Histotechnologist II, HTL(ASCP)
Quest Diagnostics
01.2018 - 01.2020
Histotechnologist, HTL(ASCP)
Virginia Department of Health, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
01.2013 - 01.2019
Histotechnologist, HTL(ASCP)
PathGroup
01.2008 - 01.2013
Histotechnologist, HTL(ASCP)
Carilion Health Systems
01.2004 - 01.2008
Histotechnologist, HTL(ASCP)
Bridgeport Hospital
01.1991 - 01.2004
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Stonehill College
01.1990
High School Diploma - College Prep
Notre Dame Catholic
01.1985
Skills
- Laboratory teamwork and collaboration
- Instrumentation troubleshooting
- Quality control management
- Regulatory compliance and safety
- Employee supervision and training
- Workflow organization and goal setting
- Productivity monitoring and feedback
- Inspection preparation and response
- Histology equipment procurement
- Lab policy development and revision
- Effective communication with stakeholders
Certification
Certified: HTL (ASCP) 1993
Histology
- Processing, embedding, sectioning, and routine staining of routine and autopsy specimens
- Special stains, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, and in situ
- Immunofluorescence, frozen muscle histochemistry, and large format Histology
- Cryostat sectioning of surgical specimens
- Block/slide organization
- Receipting specimens and imputing patient data
- Equipment maintenance
Timeline
Histology Line Supervisor, HTL(ASCP)
Quest Diagnostics
01.2022 - Current
Group Lead Histotechnologist, HTL(ASCP)
Quest Diagnostics
01.2020 - 01.2022
Histotechnologist II, HTL(ASCP)
Quest Diagnostics
01.2018 - 01.2020
Histotechnologist, HTL(ASCP)
Virginia Department of Health, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
01.2013 - 01.2019
Histotechnologist, HTL(ASCP)
PathGroup
01.2008 - 01.2013
Histotechnologist, HTL(ASCP)
Carilion Health Systems
01.2004 - 01.2008
Histotechnologist, HTL(ASCP)
Bridgeport Hospital
01.1991 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Stonehill College
High School Diploma - College Prep
Notre Dame Catholic
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