Susan Foreman

Experience

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  UTCVM- University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine

  Nov 1996 - Aug 1998

  Research Histology Technician

  Responsibilities included routine and special stains on formalin-fixed tissue, preparation of chemical solutions, assisting pathologists in grossing area, routine maintenance of lab equipment and performing annual chemical inventory for the department, procedure manual revision.

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  Knox Pathology Group

  Aug 1998 - Feb 2000

  Histotechnologist and Safety Officer

  Responsibilities included performing routine, special stains and IHC on FFPE tissues, Safety Officer and responsible for OSHA Compliance, scheduled equipment demonstrations, prepared cost analysis studies, inventory management and staff scheduling.

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  UT Medical Center

  Jun 2001 - Oct 2003

  Histology Technologist and Department Hygiene Officer

  Responsibilities included performing routine and special stains on formalin-fixed tissue, cryotomy and manual immunofluorescence staining. Prepared chemical solutions and antibodies, routine maintenance on lab equipment. Assisted pathologists in gross area and frozen section room, maintained the department Chemical Hygiene Plan, performed chemical inventories, maintained MSDS & safety protocols.

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  KDL Pathology

  Oct 2003 - Oct 2019

  Histology Technologist and Safety Officer

  Technologist with emphasis on derm, breast and hematopathology, specialized in immunohistochemistry and immunocytochemistry. I performed antibody R&D, optimization and validation of new protocols in human and vet pathology. Worked on various projects increasing efficiency by automating processes across the laboratory practice (Lead Tech).I served in roles of Safety Officer, Chemical Hygiene Officer, CAP Compliance, Lead Quality Management Team, Lead Tech integrating new equipment and technology into the lab, including digital pathology.I worked directly with Laboratory Director on various projects including inventory management, cost analysis studies, employee education and new capital purchase. Show less

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  Compass Healthcare Consulting

  Mar 2021 - now

  Technical Consultant

  Consulting services including regulatory compliance and site assessment. In addition to compliance review work, I provide recommendations to clients to support improvement of on-site regulatory documentation.