Perform and oversee forensic toxicological testing and examinations in a range of biological items and to provide scientific interpretation, expertise, and advice to relevant investigative bodies related to findings generated at the Centre of Forensic Sciences in support of non-criminal death investigations; to carry out and oversee research in forensic toxicology.

Conducted forensic toxicology testing and examinations of a variety of case-related items and samples in support of criminal and other investigations; to maintain and troubleshoot assigned laboratory instruments (LC-MS/MS and UHPLC-QTOF-MS) and equipment to ensure their effective operation use, and repair and to provide related training and expertise in their use; to participate in forensic research and continuous improvement as directed.

• Responsible for preparation of hair, oral fluid, and urine samples for drugs-of-abuse testing by GC-MS and LC-MS/MS analysis via liquid-liquid and solid phase extraction according to established company protocols/SOP• Responsible for routine maintenance of small lab equipment and analytical instrumentation, troubleshooting technical issues to minimize unscheduled down-time and provide timely reliable results for stakeholders• Operation of GC-MS and LC-MS/MS instrumentation, monitored… Show more • Responsible for preparation of hair, oral fluid, and urine samples for drugs-of-abuse testing by GC-MS and LC-MS/MS analysis via liquid-liquid and solid phase extraction according to established company protocols/SOP• Responsible for routine maintenance of small lab equipment and analytical instrumentation, troubleshooting technical issues to minimize unscheduled down-time and provide timely reliable results for stakeholders• Operation of GC-MS and LC-MS/MS instrumentation, monitored quality control for analytical runs, batch analysis and data review utilizing programs such as Sciex Analyst, Sciex MultiQuant, Agilent ChemStation and Agilent MassHunter• Utilized the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) SQL database and Microsoft Office Applications to document and access important test results• Investigate all batch runs that failed to qualify based on established acceptance criteria and perform root cause analysis and Corrective Action Preventative Action(CAPA) with the goal of minimizing undesired outcomes and non-conformities• Train and provide technical guidance to new employees on methods, GLP and best practices for forensic science• Preparation and qualification of analytical calibrators, internal standards and reagents for use in drugs-of-abuse analysis• Utilize lean and Six Sigma philosophy taking on numerous project aimed to continuously improve performance by systematically removing waste and reducing variation within work Show less

• Received and confirmed security of specimen packages from couriers and accession samples entering proper accounts, test codes and relevant demographics in a timely, accurate manner• Recorded and reporting specimens with questionable integrity or documentation following proper forensic documentation procedures• Poured off specimens to testing containers according to procedure for a variety of tests and stored original specimen containers in appropriate locations• Moved positive… Show more • Received and confirmed security of specimen packages from couriers and accession samples entering proper accounts, test codes and relevant demographics in a timely, accurate manner• Recorded and reporting specimens with questionable integrity or documentation following proper forensic documentation procedures• Poured off specimens to testing containers according to procedure for a variety of tests and stored original specimen containers in appropriate locations• Moved positive samples to long-term storage and disposed negative specimens in compliance with established safe working practices Show less

• Participated in Genetic Counselling clinical rounds to observe how to effectively communicate a diagnosis, recurrence risk and options to individuals at risk of prenatal, cancer, metabolic and familial complications• Reviewed and analyzed patients records to create accurate pedigree charts to establish patterns of inheritance and estimate risk levels using the tools BOADICEA and IBIS

• Researched potential sources of funding for programs focusing on developing long-term partnerships to increase sustainability for stakeholders• Analyzed internal and external market for strengths and weaknesses in order to distinguish and differentiate membership program within the current marketplace• Created portfolio of membership program benefits to increase awareness and interest for organizations services• Communicate progress and continually work alongside upper management… Show more • Researched potential sources of funding for programs focusing on developing long-term partnerships to increase sustainability for stakeholders• Analyzed internal and external market for strengths and weaknesses in order to distinguish and differentiate membership program within the current marketplace• Created portfolio of membership program benefits to increase awareness and interest for organizations services• Communicate progress and continually work alongside upper management to keep within project scope and maximize deliverables to key stakeholders Show less