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0-5 years of experience
Tested biological fluids and hair specimens for drugs of abuse on GC/MS and HPLC/MS/MS in the nation’s largest forensic toxicology laboratory (SAMHSA certified, SIX SIGMA quality)
- Analyzed data using AGILENT, THERMO, and AB SCIEX software
- Performed laboratory procedures including specimen handling, solid and liquid phase extraction techniques, instrumental analysis, calibration, and quality control evaluation
- Reviewed and reported QC and sample test results
- Documented all instrument and procedural calibrations according to SOP, performed maintenance and troubleshooting including cleaning MS sources and components, and replacing columns, lines, and septa
- Documented all corrective actions taken when systems deviated from established laboratory specifications and investigated root causes of problems
0-5 years of experience
Performed walkthrough investigations and substantive research, documented findings and observations of international data, discussed recommendations with the directing Professor, and prepared presentations and gave presented advice to the National Science Council.
- Managed Taiwan’s new DUI and DUID projects on resolving high DUI fatality issues and assessed the impact of new DUI and DUID laws on the Taiwanese people.
- Performed statistical analysis to compare pre- and post- fatality rates of DUI cases.
- Presented data, analysis, and recommendations on DUI fatalities to Taiwan’s National Science Council.
- Participated in an internal forensic research co-sourcing project.
0-5 years of experience
Performed specialized forensic evaluations of physical evidence collected by the police department.
- Provided subject matter expertise during investigations.
- Build and maintained cross-functional relationships with police officers, attorneys, and industry resources.
- Educated police officers on scientific findings and relevance as it relates to specific cases.
- Provided testimony as subject matter expert in court appearances.
- Prepared and delivered officer training and orientation on a wide range of subjects.
10+ years of experience
Conduct routine confirmatory drug analysis for employers and government agencies
- Analyze extractions for urine, blood, hair, and oral specimens in a timely manner in order to provide patients with rapid responses for important health questions
- Perform parallel/linearity studies, validations, data collection/interpretation, and audits/inspections, GC/MS, GC-NPD, LC, HPLC, TDX, & AA methodologies; Provide expert testimonies as needed
- Recognized as an outstanding team member for speed and accuracy; selected to train new employees, developed training manual/SOP
0-5 years of experience
- Forensic analysis of items seized at international ports of entry. Authored time-sensitive laboratory reports.
- Appointed member of design team for new [company name] laboratory (commissioned May 2009), incorporating improved energy reduction and security parameters.
- Developed and authored a CBP method for covert sampling and rapid field-screening of petroleum distillates.
- Responsible for the installation, characterization, and maintenance of forensic laboratory instrumentation.
0-5 years of experience
Analyzed, interpreted and reported results of trace and GSR evidence submissions via computer-controlled SEM
- Authored reports communicating results of forensic analyses
- Communicated analysis results to investigating officers, commonwealth attorneys, and defense attorneys
- Trained law enforcement officers on the meaning and value of GSR evidence
- Ensured secure receipt and return of evidence
- Testified as Expert Witness in Virginia Superior Courts on results of forensic analysis
0-5 years of experience
Performed forensic examinations, prepared casework, and provided courtroom testimony in the controlled substances and blood alcohol sections of the laboratory.
- Operation, interpretation, quality assurance, and maintenance of GC-MS, GC-FID, FTIR microscope, polarized light microscope, and stereomicroscope.
- Method Validation – Blood alcohol analysis by headspace GC-FID
- Assisted in the preparation and upkeep of laboratory documents including standard operating procedures, training manuals, and QC/reagent/maintenance logs.
- Maintained strict chain of custody logs when in possession of highly sensitive criminal evidence.
0-5 years of experience
Served as the primary forensic scientific advisor to [company name] staff.
- Responsible for the training and education of PDSDC staff on relevant forensic disciplines.
- Analyzed and interpreted forensic DNA and non-DNA evidence.
- Served as a liaison between the forensic science community and the PDSDC.
- Reviewed and critiqued standard operating procedures of forensic DNA laboratories.
- Mastered the underlying sciences of the major forensic disciplines.
0-5 years of experience
Analyzed evidentiary items for the presence or absence of controlled substances.
- Answered phone calls and assisted law enforcement officers and court officials with questions.
- Performed other duties as assigned by the laboratory manager.
- Performed general lab and safety maintenance.
0-5 years of experience
Contributed chemistry expertise to complete urine and blood tests using Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry.
- Efficiently utilized Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry to test ethylene glycol samples.
- Proactively analyzed data and documented scientific results within AutoLims.
- Served as primary point of contact for relaying test results to clients in a timely manner.
0-5 years of experience
Cleared for Secret Clearance: Processed different types of cases and evidence with the supervision of the examiner/analyst such as prohibited mail narcotics, burglary, mail theft, robbery, and dangerous mail.
- Used GCMS and FT-IR tools to extract and analyze abuse and illegal drugs such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, marijuana, methamphetamine, and cocaine.
- Employed comparison microscope to test and analyze firearms/toolmarks of unknown and known casings, bullets, doorknobs, and locks.
- Validated software in digital evidence units such as EnCase and FTK.
- Analyzed different types of cases and evidence in fingerprint, drug/chemistry, trace evidence, firearms/tool-marks, photography, questioned documents, audio/video, and received evidence in the evidence room.
- Participated in training and seminars offered in the lab facility such as fingerprint, palm prints, trace evidence, crime scene practical, bath salt, animal and human hair, photography, and firearms/tool-marks.
- Exposed to federal forensic laboratory facilities such as USSS and ATF.
0-5 years of experience
Receives, handles, logs, stores, issues and disposes of evidence delivered to JEFFs by various Military Units and Other Government Agencies
- Uses approved JEFF documentation procedures to register acceptance and proper chain of custody receipting of each item of evidence
- Assigns a new case number and subordinate evidence item number to each batch of evidence received.
- Maintains a log book itemizing case number, name and unit of individual who delivered evidence to facility, date, time, mission number, and itemized list of each item of evidence, as well as any contextual data associated with the mission, and disposition of evidence after processing is complete
- Retrieves evidence and issues evidence items to forensic examiners as requested and receive and replace evidence in storage as needed when processing is completed
- Responds to data calls relating to the stated status of each case and evidence item
- Reviews evidence and case file records to detect and resolve discrepancies
0-5 years of experience
Received and managed samples while maintaining proper chain of custody, observing clean laboratory technique, and documenting scientific analyses and procedures
- Detected potential areas of testing interest via high intensity light sources
- Conducted chemical color change tests for biological fluids
- Microscopically identified spermatozoa
- Performed lateral flow tests for the detection of seminal fluid and human hemoglobin
- Macroscopically and microscopically examined hair to determine human/non-human origin and DNA suitability
- Collected and preserved samples for subsequent DNA analysis
- Prepared reagents for chemical testing
- Developed conclusions and formulated opinions based on scientific processes and authored laboratory reports based on examination findings for use by law enforcement personnel and Courts of Law
- Performed peer review of casework, followed safety procedures, and completed quality assurance duties
- Testified as an expert witness in Courts of Law regarding analyses and conclusions
0-5 years of experience
Set up, maintain, and calibrate all equipment and instrumentation meeting all certification and/or accreditation requirements.
- Prepare simple to complex samples to meet pharmaceutical, material, medical device and forensic testing and imaging requirements.
- Develop standard operating procedures (SOP) for pharmaceutical research & development.
- Conduct analysis on a variety of materials for particulate identification, particle count, sizing, and characterization using a variety of instrumentation and techniques.
- Complete research and method development projects for unique topics and author technical papers based upon the findings.
10+ years of experience
Provide criminal investigators with the forensic analysis, identification and comparison of materials recovered from crime scenes, including the analysis of fire debris for identifiable VOC patterns, plastics, paints, fibers and glass. Conduct analysis of complex cases, often requiring research and the development of scientific procedure.
- Write technical reports and prepare correspondence regarding forensic analysis for investigators and legal authorities.
- Develop responses to inquiries concerning results of forensic analyses.
- Maintain and calibrate complex laboratory equipment, including GC/MS and SEM/EDS.
- Assigned to provide analytical training and direction to new forensic scientists and crime scene technicians working the field.
- Provide expert testimony in criminal and civil courts.
0-5 years of experience
Preserve and examine exploitable material for friction ridge detail following defined analytical methods which may include use of chemicals, optical and computerized scientific techniques
- Maintain established standards of laboratory safety, cleanliness and efficiency
- Capture developed latent prints from different substrates using digital photography
- Conduct complex friction ridge analysis of latent prints developed from exploited material to known individual standards
- Provide written documentation regarding scientific findings of examinations performed
- Provide state-side assistance to operations in Afghanistan and other locations as needed
- Conduct complex friction ridge analysis of latent prints to latent prints from different cases to establish a connection between cases
0-5 years of experience
Analyzed biological specimens for the presence of drugs using an enzyme-multiplied immunoassay technique (EMIT).
- Qualified to testify on EMIT results.
- Custodian of business records for evidence and case folders.
- Assisted with changes in ISO accreditation process.
- Trained two new analysts on EMIT analysis.
0-5 years of experience
Prepared urine/serum/blood/oral fluids for the analyses of illicit and prescribed drugs according to standard operating procedures
- Analyzed urine/serum/blood for specific drug types and/or concentration levels via LC/MS/MS
- Reported out results/findings to clientele
- Prepared post-mortem and driving under the influence specimens for analyses
- Used GC-FID and TLC to obtain results for specified analyses
- Prepared and reported quality control values
- Completed daily and minor maintenance (when required) of instrumentation
- Knowledge and use of laboratory information management system (LIMS)
- Assisted with general laboratory maintenance
0-5 years of experience
- Expert in Sanger and next-generation sequencing
- Led a team of four technicians as laboratory processing manager for $1.8M NIJ grant to Sanger sequence 588 entire mitochondrial genomes utilizing high-throughput automated platforms
- Assisted in the development and validation of a Illumina platform-based NGS protocol for degraded and ancient DNA bone specimens
- Led multiple trainings on NGS sample preparation
- Presented research at national conferences
- Point of Contact for a Pre-PCR laboratory, Post-PCR laboratory, and multiple instruments
0-5 years of experience
Performed extractions and sample preparation for GC/MS and LC/MS analysis
- Prepared reagents for sample preparations
- Worked in a GCP/GLP environment; analyzing and completing documentation, logbooks and chain of custody
- Performed protein purification and extraction
- Proficient in maintenance of laboratory equipment
- Performed and supported analytical method transfers and method validations activities.
0-5 years of experience
Prepare DNA extraction, amplification, and sequencing reagents in support of the nuclear and mitochondrial DNA sections
- Oligo synthesis and HPLC purification
- Proficient in quantitation of case work samples using Quantifiler(TM) Human DNA Quantitation Kit
- Trained in mtDNA amplification, sequencing, and data analysis
- Trained in the use of robotic platforms for nuclear extraction, amplification and typing: Qiagen 9604, CAS 1200, ABI 3130xl
- Perform technical troubleshooting and quality control on laboratory equipment
- Directly involved in writing Standard Operating Procedures for new techniques
- Involved in Inter-laboratory Quantitation Studies with the National Institutes of Standards and Technology to look at lab reproducibility as well as help with the beta testing of the Quantitation SRM 2372
- Helped validate Quantifiler(TM) Human DNA kit, the AB-7000SDS, and the CAS-1200 for High throughput quantitation
0-5 years of experience
- Develop curriculum and materials for online forensic science related classes
- Manage spreadsheets pertaining to laboratory inspection materials for the National Laboratory Certification Program (NLCP)
- Assist with production of drug-spiked urine samples for NLCP proficiency testing
- Assisted with technical support for online aspect of Impression and Pattern Evidence Symposium hosted by [company name] in August 2012
- Assist with other toxicology or forensic science projects as needed, such as: prepared wet bath breath alcohol simulator solutions for proficiency test feasibility study; validated MCG 240 immunoassay analyzer for ethanol analysis; studies related to the analysis and collection of oral fluid
0-5 years of experience
Solid and liquid phase extraction techniques, micropipette, QC and reagent preparation and verification, SOP and MSDS review
- Experience with LC/MS and GC/MS operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting; Agilent software and Data Analysis
- Performs extractions and follows SOPs in accordance with state and federal regulations
- R&D, including LOD, LOQ, and linearities
- Familiarity with multi-drug assays and metabolites, pH and enzyme-based hydrolysis procedures.
- Interprets results for a primary review before certification.
- Trains new personnel
6-10 years of experience
Served as the CODIS (Combined DNA Index System) administrator – networked database
- Performed in timely manner CODIS duties for in-house and outsourced DNA data such as, but not limited to: uploads and searches, verification of DNA database hits, software upgrades and basic system maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Trained new and current analysts on the CODIS system and upgrades as necessary. In addition, trained the backup CODIS administrator.
- Ensured that all CODIS hits had written fax notification and fax verification to the user agency. When appropriate, generated DNA laboratory reports for CODIS hits.
- Independently performed advance analyses and examination of samples from crime scenes.
- Examined physical evidence for the presence of biological stains, conducted presumptive and confirmatory tests for body fluid identification.
- Performed DNA (STR) analysis on the evidence samples and provided written reports of examination results and statistical information.
- Serve as an expert witness in court as necessary.
0-5 years of experience
- Analyzed evidence for the presence of controlled substances.
- Performed qualitative and quantitative analysis of ethanol and other volatiles in blood, biological and other fluids.
- Provided testimony as an expert witness in court.
- Provided information regarding analysis, scientific theory, evidence collection, and evidence packaging to investigators and attorneys.
- Documented and maintained laboratory notes and generated laboratory reports.
- Photographed crime scene.
- GC/MS and Headspace-GC/FID preventative maintenance.
- Controlled Substances monthly and annual maintenance check.
0-5 years of experience
Maintain chain of custody of forensic specimens and follow approved sample handling procedures
- Testing Samples using the ELISA method
- Participate in completion of confirmation method and/or instrument validation studies
- Participates in validation of new calibrators, controls and new or modified analytical procedures
- Analyze raw data
0-5 years of experience
- Assisted in editing regional lab newsletter
- Wrote and technically reviewed reports
- Processed forensic evidence on hundreds of criminal cases, performing thousands of tests for 42 North Texas counties
- Performed presentations and trained SART coordinators on proper procedures for SA kits
- Processed crime scenes
- Senior serologist – assisted in training new employees
- Trained on DNA automation equipment: TECAN, EZ1, AB 3100
- Testified in court in multiple counties as an expert witness
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