Rosemond Ofori

ASCP-certified Histotechnician with hands-on experience in dermatopathology laboratory operations, including specimen grossing, tissue processing, embedding, automated staining, accessioning, and laboratory equipment maintenance. Bachelor of Science in Biology and graduate of Indiana University Histotechnology program. Experienced in handling skin biopsies, excisions, nails, hair, veins, breast specimens, and Mohs specimens.

Detail-oriented and committed to producing accurate, high-quality histology specimens in a fast-paced laboratory environment. Experienced with automated histology instrumentation and laboratory information systems.

Lab Aid 2 at SkinPath Solutions (2025 – Present)

• Perform gross examination and processing of dermatopathology specimens according to laboratory protocols.
• Embed tissue specimens in paraffin blocks while ensuring proper orientation for optimal sectioning.
• Operate and monitor the Sakura Tissue-Tek Xpress X120 and X50 tissue processors.
• Load, unload, and prepare tissue cassettes for automated tissue processing.
• Verify specimen identification and maintain chain of custody throughout processing.

Lab Aid 1 at SkinPath Solutions (2024 – 2025)

• Accessioned patient specimens into the IntelliPath Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Verified patient demographics, specimen information, and test orders for accuracy.
• Received, sorted, and prepared specimens for laboratory processing.
• Assisted with daily laboratory workflow and quality assurance procedures.
• Performed routine cleaning and maintenance of the Sakura Tissue-Tek Xpress X120 and X50 Tissue Processors and Tissue-Tek Prisma Automated according to laboratory quality control procedures.

Histotechnology Training at Indiana University School of Medicine – Histotechnology Program (2025 – 2026)

• Completed training in tissue fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining techniques.
• Performed paraffin tissue embedding and microtomy exercises.
• Studied hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining principles and troubleshooting.
• Performed and studied histochemical staining techniques including PAS, Alcian Blue, Mucicarmine, Verhoeff-Van Gieson (VVG), Trichrome, and Acid-Fast stains.
• Developed knowledge of immunohistochemistry (IHC) principles, antigen retrieval methods, validation, and quality control.
• Trained in tissue decalcification methods and specimen preparation.

Undergraduate Researcher at Kennesaw State University (2023 – 2023)

• Conducted biological research involving C. elegans mutant strains.
• Maintained laboratory cultures and prepared specimens for analysis.
• Collected, documented, and reported research findings.
• Collaborated with faculty and student researchers on studies involving histone methylation inheritance.

Histotechnology Certificate Program in Histotechnology – Indiana University School of Medicine (2026-05)

Bachelor of Science in Biology – Kennesaw State University (2023)