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Instructing students in grades 9-12Teaching forensic and instrumental concepts to studentsUses Capturing Kid’s Hearts and other techniques to build and grow studentsTeacher Sponsor of student-led groupsMentor troubled students to provide a safe place for open discussionPrepare students for College and workforceInstruct students on lab and scene safety

Manages department/section activities, including audits of existing facilities, equipment, and personnel to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.

Manage, review annually, and make recommendations for the quality assurance program, procedures, audits and training ensuring compliance with guidelines of appropriate accrediting bodies and division policyKeep abreast of changes in accrediting body guidelinesManage the Division’s Laboratory Information Management SystemAssist in managing, reviewing.

Conduct Blood Alcohol analysis on biological specimensPerform forensic Drug Analysis on unknown substances including plants, powders, liquids, and pharmaceuticalsTestify in court when called upon to provide expert testimony on results and technical dataMaintain, repair and write procedures for new instrumentation and manage instrument service repair visits.

Perform forensic drug testing on narcotic substances, including plants, powders, liquids, and pharmaceuticalsPerform analysis on synthetic cannabinoids and bath salts and assist attorneys and law enforcement regarding Texas lawPerform forensic alcohol analysis on biological specimensPerform safety audits for laboratory personnelOversee safety for.

Sample tanks and collect unit streamsConduct chemical wet lab analysis, including GC/MS, GC, distillations, flashes, viscosity and various other analysisConduct environmental chemistry analysisEnter data in LIMSProvide and interpret results to operators and engineers

Perform forensic drug testing on biological specimens including blood, urine, and vitreous samplesMaintain chain of custodyTestify in court when called uponMaintain instruments and repair when requiredAssist in safety audits and make recommendations when neededProvide technical assistance to attorneys and law enforcement personnel

Perform several environmental analysis on storm water, wastewater, boiler water, cooling towers, and other environmental samples according to ASTM, TCEQ, and EPA methods and guidelinesEvaluate and report data to EPA and TCEQ to maintain compliance on permitsUndergo audits by EPA and TCEQPerform analysis on flame and graphite furnace Atomic Absorption.