Kaleb Mcelyea, Abc-Da Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas

-Performs chemical analysis of tablets, powders, liquids and plant material to identify controlled and non-controlled substances and dangerous drugs.-Prepares written reports that support the analytical findings and provide testimony as an expert witness in legal proceedings.-Participates in training, competency testing and proficiency testing according to established protocols.-Operates and maintains laboratory instruments -Assists in ensuring the laboratory remains in compliance with the ASCLD/LAB accreditation guidelines.-Maintains American Board of Criminalists (ABC) certification and meets ASCLD/LAB criteria by attending continuing education/training courses, workshops, seminars, conferences and professional meetings.-Follows all Safety, Method Manual, and Quality Assurance / Quality Control protocols.-Routinely contacts Districts Attorneys, Law Enforcement Officers, and Defense Attorneys regarding evidence and test results or when subpoenaed to testify.-Participates in initial training programs according to established procedures, which last at least 3 months.-Participates in continuing education programs and attends a minimum of 8 hours instruction in relevant areas annually by attending in-house seminars or lectures, professional organization meetings, and/or technical courses.-Other duties as assigned by the Drug Chemistry Manager, Director of Toxicology and Chemistry, or the Crime Laboratory Director.

Houston, Tx

-Performs chemical analysis of tablets, powders, liquids and plant material to identify controlled and non-controlled substances and dangerous drugs.-Prepares written reports that support the analytical findings and provide testimony as an expert witness in legal proceedings.-Participates in training, competency testing and proficiency testing according to established protocols.-Operates and maintains laboratory instruments -Assists in ensuring the laboratory remains in compliance with the ASCLD/LAB accreditation guidelines.-Maintains American Board of Criminalists (ABC) certification and meets ASCLD/LAB criteria by attending continuing education/training courses, workshops, seminars, conferences and professional meetings.-Follows all Safety, Method Manual, and Quality Assurance / Quality Control protocols.-Routinely contacts Districts Attorneys, Law Enforcement Officers, and Defense Attorneys regarding evidence and test results or when subpoenaed to testify.-Participates in initial training programs according to established procedures, which last at least 3 months.-Participates in continuing education programs and attends a minimum of 8 hours instruction in relevant areas annually by attending in-house seminars or lectures, professional organization meetings, and/or technical courses.-Other duties as assigned by the Drug Chemistry Manager, Director of Toxicology and Chemistry, or the Crime Laboratory Director.

Houston, Texas Area

-Operate and maintain various instrumentation including but not limited to GC-FID, GC/MS, and GC-IRD-Manage case samples in order to maximize efficient use of instrument time-Give basic interpretation of data in order to determine proper methods, determination of sufficient mass spectral quality and determination of sufficient quality control measures-Provide basic instrument maintenance including liner, septa and gold seal change-Monitor and change gas tanks and hydrogen generators-Provide advanced maintenance such as column maintenance and source cleaning-Troubleshoot symptoms of instrumentation that would necessitate more complex maintenance from the DC staff, the instruments and technical support manager or outside service vendor-Participate in training, competency testing and proficiency testing according to established protocols-Assist in ensuring the laboratory remains in compliance with the ASCLD/LAB accreditation guidelines, especially the maintenance of instrument and sequence logs-Follow rigorously all Safety, Method Manual, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control protocols.-Other duties as assigned by the Drug Chemistry Lab Manager, Instrument Team Leader or Laboratory Director

Deer Park, Tx

-Reviewed, certified, and released patient results-Informed supervisors of technical performances of department staff-Ensured Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) were being followed-Monitored status and progress of bench work and reviewed completed work to ensure Lab Analysts’ instructions on work priorities, methods, deadlines, and quality were met-Aided in resolving technical problems and helped ensure remedial actions were taken whenever test systems deviated from the laboratory’s established performance specifications-Troubleshot and maintained GC/MS and LC/MS-Trained and oversaw progress of new lab analysts-Supervised testing on a variety of patient/donor samples -Performed bench work and instrumental analysis as necessary

Deer Park, Tx

-Entered client specimen information into LIMS-Prepped specimen for screening (EIA)-Screened specimen via EIA and documented results-Released negative EIA patient results-Prepped and programmed specimen for confirmation via GC/MS and LC/MS-Troubleshot GC/MS and LC/MS

North Little Rock, Ar

-Established initial lab set-up & received COLA Award for Laboratory Excellence for 100% Compliance-Received score of 100 for American Proficiency Institute (API) testing-Ordered & managed inventory-Identified issues with LC/MS/MS to correct erroneous results from the confirmation lab-Entered patient specimen information into LIS and applied bar codes for quality control -Screened specimens for various drugs via Medica Clinical Chemistry RA Analyzer-Compared screening to confirmation from reference lab-Logged reagents, calibrators/calibrations, quality control (QC), precision, temperature/humidity

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

-Explained concepts and calculations to aid with homework, lab assignments, and preparing for tests

Hattiesburg, Mississippi Area

-Represented the Dept. of Criminal Justice in collaborative effort with the Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry and the Dept. of Biological Sciences to test for presence of toxic metals in algae-Prepared various samples and stock solutions-Operated Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (FAAS) and Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (GFAAS)-Interpreted and troubleshot data and instruments

Hattiesburg, Mississippi Area

-Worked the 24-hour information and security desks in residence halls-Managed and documented resident complaints and incidents-Performed security checks

Hattiesburg, Mississippi Area

Graded papers and tests for BSC 103 (Biology) and documented results for professors

Greater Memphis Area

-Responsible for sales and customer support services including upgrades-Processed warranties in computer system -Solved technical issues-Resolved customer complaints-Documented customer interactions for compliance

Eunice, La

-Responsible for ground maintenance-Ensured camper/customer satisfaction by answering questions-Inventoried and stocked supplies-Served as lifeguard for ages five to adult

Bachelor Of Science-Highest Honors, Forensics, Chemistry, Criminal Justice; 3.814 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Golden Key International Honor Society, North American Scholar Consortium, Phi.

High School Diploma/Valedictorian, Honors/Accelerated Classes; 4.4 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Concert Choir, National Honor Society, National Society of High School Scholars