1. Archana Waghnani
Experience
SENIOR LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
UnipathspecialitylaboratoryPvt.Ltd,Ahmedabad,India.
June 2012 to August2015 (3 years and 2 months).
LABORATORY ON BOARD ROLE:-
Highlyfocusedlabprofessionalwithtechnical experiencein histopathologylaboratory.
Capable of conductingvarious researches,experiments,samplingandtesting.
Highlyaccomplished HistologyandCytologyTechnicianwithextensive experience indiverse
areas of the healthcare field.
Comprehensivebackgroundinall facets ofhistology,embedding,cutting,processing,and
stainingand cytology.
Gaineda broad knowledgebase relatingtothe procedure of using tissue processing.
Providinghighlevel of supportto pathologistsindailyjobresponsibilities.
Grossing, embedding, cutting, staining (Haematoxylin and Eosin stain, Routine stain)
mountingandlabelling of slides.
Other sections comprehend cryotomy sectioning for frozen, Immunofluorescence (Renal biopsy
and skin biopsy), Muscle freezing and staining (enzyme histochemistry) and AcHE (Acetyl choline
esterase).
Otherssectionsinclude Immunohistochemistry,CISH(Chromomericin-situhybridization), and
special stains.
Assistingin FNACprocedure, processingofdifferentfluidcytologysample,routine staining,IHC
on cytology and cell block preparation.

2. Grossing:100 biopsies.
Embedding:200 blocks.
Cutting:250-270 blocks.
Staining:More than 350 slidesperday.
Immunohistochemistry
Routine 60-70 slides with control in average.
More than 105 antibodies being used in our laboratory (RTU and Concentrated).
Determinationof optimaldilutionforprimaryantibody,antibodytitration,validationof new
markers, validationof control blocks,andchange of control blockswere alsocarriedout.
Immunofluorescence
Direct Immunofluorescence technique.
Routinely 2 IF in average.
Renal biopsy: IgG, IgM, IgA, C3, C1q, kappa and lambda .
Skin biopsy: IgG, IgM, IgA, kappa and lambda stains were done.
Special stain
Almost all stains are carried out with in-house preparationsas per the SOP which includes:
PAS, PASD, AFB TB, GMS, Jones, MT, congo red, Thio T, Alcian blue, Alcian blue PAS, Mucicarmine
stain, Giemsa stain, Gram stain, Varhoff’s elastic stain, Van gieson stain, Reticulin stain, melanin
bleach, Prussian iron stain, luxol fast blue etc.
Routine Workload

3. Cytology (Technical Aspects) – 3 MONTHS EXPOSURE.
TEST CONDUCTED:-
 PAP smear,
 All body fluids,
 FNACs,
 Liquid based cytology-Gynec (LBC),
 In-house FNAC procedure,
 Some special stain,
 Cell block preparation by plasma-thromboplastic method,
 IHC on cell block.
OTHER LABORATORY SKILLS& ROLE PLAYS:
Handled NABL in 2014 and related documentation work as well as participated in various
lectures related to NABL held at UNIPATH.
Assisted in data entry involving patient’s complicated reports in the computer.
Trained junior technician with the help of representing some power point presentations.
Prepared our personal laboratory staining manual with my colleague under the guidance of
pathologist.
Prepared SOPs looking at some referral books including,
“Laboratory methods in histotechnology” Edna B. Prophet, Armed force institute of
pathology-1992 (U.S).
“Theory and practice of Histological techniques” byJohn D. Bancroft, Marilyn Gamble-
2007, Nottingham U.K.
Maintained lab equipment in proper condition, its maintenance and quality management
and regarding documentations (QC/PM).
Looked after the usage of lab resources and ensured steady supply of materials needed
through maintained records.
Microwave processing for quick reports.
Ensured adequate safety of area in order to prevent any possible accidents.
Demonstrate and educate students regarding different methods used to conduct
experiments.
Training as well as supervision of junior technicians.

4. Conferences
 Practical approach of handling of automated IHC conducted by VENTANA.
 Hands on workshop on multiplex IHC, conducted by Metropolis Laboratory,
Mumbai.
Achievements-Awards &Accolades
 Took part in basic CYTOTECHNICIAN EXAM-August 2015 conducted by INDIAN
ACEDEMY OF CYTOLOGY held at TATA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, MUMBAI and I also
qualified the examination as well.
 CME on theranostic& diagnostic application of IHC with hands on workshop on
MULTIPLEX IHC, October 2013, Mumbai.
 Cytotechnician,Indian academy of cytologists, TATA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL,
MUMBAI 2015.
PersonalInformation
Marital Status : Married.
Hobbies : Reading, Traveling &Listening to music.
D.O.B. : 01/05/1990.
Languages known : English & Hindi.
Computer skills :MS excel, MS word, MS power point & Internet.
Contact No. : +919726002227, +919033625697.
Email Id :rachi0105@gmail.com
Passport details : Waiting to come.
Visa & Licence : Required

5. References
Dr Apurva Shah Dr. Linz.Buoy.George.
M.D. Head, Associate Professor,
Histopathology and cytopathology department Department of Zoology,
Unipath Specialty laboratory Ltd. University School of Sciences
Ahmedabad-380006 Gujarat University.
Mobile n: 91-9558800840 Ahmedabad-380009
E-mail:drapshah@yahoo.com Mobile no: 91-9898240090
E-mail:
linzbuoygeorge@yahoo.com
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