Ruby Javed, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Miami, Fl, Us

Los Angeles, Ca

Manage and direct the Toxicology, Histology, Gun Shot Residue, toolmark analysis, evidence and DNA sections of the Department. Update and refine current laboratory methods and procedures to streamline productivity and quality of work within laboratories.Provide expert opinion and testimony for forensic postmortem cases.Assist with method development and validation to improve laboratory testing procedures and productivity. Plan weekly, monthly and annual goals that will increase the efficiency of laboratory analysis and results.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Manhattan Beach, Ca

An Expert Forensic Toxicology Consultant, I provide toxicological evaluation, reporting and consulting services to legal firms and government agencies supported by research, testing and extensive knowledge in biology, chemistry and forensics combined with the application of disciplines to a broad range of circumstances. Written detailed reports and assessment on potential or alleged toxic exposures and chemical causation issues are prepared and delivered with conclusion and expert opinion from impartial research, testing and forensic analysis following Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) quality assurance standards and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) science and research guidelines.

Culver City, Ca

In this role, I served as a certifying scientist for data collection, laboratory, screening and confirmation departments. As part of the leadership team, I facilitated scientific-based training programs and led projects on discovery, research and development, validation projects, new testing methods, procedures, processes, extraction, confirmation, and documentation of detection of drugs from patented hair analysis.Leading and executing a large-scale FDA project, I was charged with overseeing the provisional application submission process and final review leading to the approval of US patent for innovative drug detectionng technique in hair analysis.As an expert witness, I provided drug test interpretation and court testimony for a diverse client base representing a cross-section of industries: food products, health care services, manufacturing and law enforcement. A collaborator and trusted advisor, I worked closely with the scientific team on new research projects, and identified trends and risk factors among demographic and substance-using groups through multivariable logistic regression analysis. Driving best practices in quality assurance and vendor management, I enforced a consistent set of QA/QC standards and cost controls, ensured timely, accurate process, execution, development and innovation of QA/QC methods, and provided recommendations on opportunities for strategic improvement.

Wilmington, De

As the Chief Forensic Toxicologist, I provided research and testing, quality improvement and operations leadership for three State laboratories. I strategically and proactively directed 2 laboratory technicians and supervised daily activities of Toxicology, Arson and Controlled Substance laboratory units. Ensuring the highest standard of safety and quality, I led evaluating testing and analyses, procedures, quality assurance, methods, protocols and processes ensuring timelines and compliance of forensic sciences analysis projects. Overseeing administrative compliance regulations of laboratory services, I wrote, prepared and provided reports to state and federal agencies for each laboratory including all State testimony required from analytical results for prosecuting Attorney General cases.Performing qualitative and quantitative analysis of biological and non-biological specimens, I compiled data and reported interpretation and progress of test results. As a result of securing funding and negotiating cost reducing equipment upgrades, I was instrumental in improving lab operations and productivity by streamlining testing creating a more accurate, cost effective and time saving process. In support of change management initiatives, I served as HR/Employee Relations Director, elevating staff performance and morale by aligning people with business strategies and addressing human factors affecting their ability to achieve objectives and shared goals. Ensuring a conscience, productive work environment, I built positive relationships with employees and led staff meetings on compliance, safety protocols, policies, procedures, best practice and delivering customer service excellence.Managing production, quality control and supply chain activities, I led strategic sourcing and plans specifying scope, costs, schedules, milestones and risks of projects.

Willow Grove, Pa

Supporting the Laboratory Director, I led challenging GC-MS projects, conducted analyses of products, components and processes to support product and process development, provided expert review of cases, synthesizing results in written reports, and participated in Toxicology and Forensic roundtable discussions. Ensuring compliance and quality control standards were met, I developed process methods using qualitative and quantitative analytical skills for screening drugs and potentially toxic compounds and specimens.Providing client support and administrative services. I responded to questions regarding case reviews and samples prior to finalizing reports, reviewed SOP’s, documented and reviewed QC data, trained with employees in areas of validating reagents, controls and calibrators, research and analytical efforts, and built computational models/methods, and drafting reports.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Pharmacology And Toxicology

Health Science Pre-Medical Certificate In Physiology, Physiology

Bachelor’S Degree, Major In Sociology; Minor Biology

Activities and Societies: Sigma Kappa Sorority