Ashley Colbert Email & Phone Number

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Accept samples following established chain of custody procedures and log samples into the laboratory information management system (LIMS).Handle a variety of sample types including fungal, biological, asbestos, water, soil, and building materials.Adhere to all safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) according to company standard operating procedures (SOP).Communicate with project managers regarding sample or chain of custody issues, providing timely updates and resolutions.Interact with clients via email, phone, and in-person meetings, addressing questions and concerns related to sample analysis and results.Prepare samples for analysis according to established protocols, ensuring accuracy and reliability of results.Conduct quality control checks on samples and collaborate with coworkers to ensure consistency and accuracy of results.Coordinate with other laboratory facilities for sample transfers and receiving, ensuring seamless workflow and timely completion of projects.

Perform de-fleshing process on python remains and clean, sort, and package python bones according to established protocols to prepare them for further analysis at an external laboratory.Maintain accurate records of processing activities and sample handling procedures.Adhere to safety guidelines and protocols for handling biological materials.Assist the department in repairing and maintaining a bullet comparison microscope. Additionally creating procedures and guidelines for operating and maintaining the bullet comparison microscope.Collaborate with department staff to assess equipment needs and recommend improvements while conducting research to identify and source replacement parts for department equipment.

Record weight, size, hue, shade, and bodily location of human skeletal remain fragments.Assist graduate students with position location of human teeth, identifying dental features, and determining the minimum number of individuals.Collaborate with department employees to measure moisture and temperature data of soil at FGCU's Buckingham Facility.Maintain accurate records of all collected data and observations.Adhere to ethical guidelines and protocols for handling human remains and sensitive data.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Forensic Science, Forensic Studies

Associate Of Arts - Aa

High School Diploma, Biology, General