Senior Forensic Toxicologist Resume
Summary : Seeking a Senior Forensic Toxicologist position, Developed summary reports and correspondence for laboratories.
Reviewed laboratory correspondence to verify appropriateness of corrective actions taken in response to issues/deficiencies identified in the inspection and performance testing phases of the program.
Skills : knowledge of toxicology, Problem-Solving Skills, Laboratory Techniques.
Description :
- Analyzed forensic urine, blood, or vitreous samples for the presence of alcohol and other drugs.
- Built the Standard Operating Procedure and method for multiple drugs of abuse in biological samples using the LC-TOF-MS.
- Ensured operational excellence by being the primary operator of the AU480.
- Utilized EMIT (enzyme immuno-assay) and basic kinetic chemistry (rate of change in absorbance) methods available on the AU480.
- Exported witness for legal blood ETOHs, working in conjunction with the Office of the District Attorney, Larimer County coroner, multiple coroners and investigators ranging from Pueblo, CO to Cheyenne, WY, including several local police departments.
- Provided exceptional analysis of Blood Ethanol using the Tekmar 7000 Headspace Sampler and the HP5890 Gas Chromatograph.
- Trained in Rapid Drug Detection through technologies.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
MLS
Assistant Forensic Toxicologist Resume
Objective : As an Assistant Forensic Toxicologist, performed routine to complex chemical analyses of biological specimens in human performance toxicology cases, prepare reports on findings for use in the criminal justice system, and provide court testimony on analytical results.
Skills : Liquid Chromatography, Gas Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, Training Delivery, GCMS Method Development And Validation, LCMS Method Development And Validation, Technical Writing / SOP Writing, Expert Testimony.
Description :
Performed chemical analysis on blood submitted to the OSBI in relation to impaired driving cases, drug-facilitated sexual assaults, and other case types.
Included several instrumental techniques like headspace gas chromatography (HSGC), gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GCMS), liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LCMS) and enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).
Developed a method for identification of difluoroethane, alcohols and toluene by headspace gas chromatography.
Developed and validated several methods that have increased the analytical capacity using LC/MS/MS.
Trained other analysts in LCMS operations and maintenance, method development and method validation.
Fulfilled was the coordinator of the OSBI's Forensic Science Academy.
Assured timely and quality results through the use and evaluation of control materials, proper instrument maintenance, and analysis of appropriate samples.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
MSc
Forensic Toxicologist Resume
Objective : As a Forensic Toxicologist, Provided day-to-day supervision of assigned staff members, coordinating daily activities to promote efficiency in case management, and ensures the accuracy and timeliness of results. Supervisor may also performed routine to complex analytical tests of biological specimens in human performance toxicology cases, prepare reports on findings for use in the criminal justice system, and provide court testimony on test results and interpretation as needed.
Skills : knowledge of toxicology, Proficiency in analytical chemistry, Critical Thinking and problem-solving skills.
Description :
- Performed forensic solid phase extraction (SPE) of several drugs within positive urine specimens.
- Liquid-liquid extraction of positive urine specimens was carried out for a small selection of drugs.
- Proficient knowledge of these techniques and proper use of vacuum processors was obtained.
- Correctly prepared the samples by following different SOP's specific for each drug.
- Paperwork provided dilutions and sample volumes was to be filled out properly for each run.
- SOP's had to be constantly updated and followed to detail to prepare the samples accurately before extraction.
- Provided quality samples to GC/MS operators in a timely manner for further analysis.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Masters In Forensic Science
Forensic Toxicologist Resume
Objective : As a Forensic Toxicologist, provided consistent, quality death investigation and laboratory analysis for the benefit of the entire community. Created a technological strong point for legal agencies to facilitate justice in criminal and civil proceedings. Established an academic environment for training in the field of Forensic Science.
Skills : Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Analytical Chemistry, Toxicology.
Description :
Reviewed and approved forensic toxicology reports generated by AIT Laboratories; this includes the review of analytical data when necessary.
Responded to subpoenas and court directives for the discovery of documents used for litigation purposes.
Provided consultation and interpretive assistance for forensic and compliance monitoring clients.
Analyzed physical evidence using various forms of mass spectrometry.
Provided fact and expert witness testimony when requested.
Participated in quality improvement and change control initiatives to improve operations and efficiency.
Presented at professional conferences including the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and the Midwestern Association of Forensic Sciences as well as publication in the Journal of Forensic Toxicology and Pharmacology.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
MS In Forensic Chemistry
Forensic Toxicologist Resume
Headline : As a Forensic Toxicologist, Performed toxicological analyses including ELISA, CO-oximetry, chemistries, ethanol and volatile quantitation with headspace GC/FID, and drug testing with GC/MS, GC/MS/MS, LC/MS/MS and/or LC/TOF MS instrumentation; critically evaluated instrumental data; reported results supported by analytical findings.
Skills : Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Analytical Chemistry, Toxicology, Diplomate of the ABFT (DABFT).
Description :
Conducted sensitive solid-phase and liquid/liquid extractions on blood and bodily fluids to detect alcohol or drug metabolites.
Ensured uncontaminated and accurate testing using fine motor skills and strong attention to detail.
Performed 9-10 runs per shift containing 20-30 donor samples each while reliably complying with strict scientific procedures.
Utilized buffers, re-agents, pipettes, columns, and centrifuges.
Maintained detailed records and documentation to monitor test results and completion.
Recognized by supervisor as one of few toxicologists to earn perfect pass ratings on multiple occasions.
Maintained chain of custody for specimens received in postmortem cases.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Senior
Education
BS In Organismal Biology
Forensic Toxicologist Resume
Objective : As a Forensic Toxicologist, testified to analytical procedures performed; may testified to the effects of alcohol on human performance and behavior Technical review of casework: Performed technical review of batch and case data to ensure compliance with laboratory procedures and accreditation standards.
Skills : HPLC-MS-QQQ, HPLC-UV, UPLC, PDA, GC-MS, GC-FID, SEM, Malvern Mastersizer, ELISA, UV/VIS Spectroscopy, IR Spectroscopy, Light Microscopy, Ion Mobility Spectrometry, QA/QC, Microsoft Office, Empower 2 And 3, Labware LIMS, Agilent Masshunter And Chemstation.
Description :
- Certified to independently perform toxicological analyses on biological samples, including blood, vitreous humor, urine, liver, gastric contents, and other tissues.
- Analyzed, reported, interpreted, and testified to the presence of drugs, alcohol and other chemicals in biological samples.
- Analyzed for alcohol in biological tissues using headspace gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (HS-GC-FID).
- Screened for drugs using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and Randox Evidence immunoassay system.
- Extracted drugs from biological samples using liquid-liquid and solid phase extraction according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Measured drug concentrations using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and high performance liquid chromatography with triple quadrupole mass spectrometry (HPLC-QQQ) and ultraviolet detection.
- Maintained quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) records for all instrumentation, calibrators, controls, and reagents.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Ph.D. In Analytical Chemistry
Forensic Toxicologist Resume
Summary : As a Forensic Toxicologist, prepared and verified performance of all new reagents, ensured that all required calibrators and quality control samples are included in each batch, demonstrate good analytical technique with minimal failed loads, capable of performing routine maintenance of equipment utilized in area of responsibility, capable of programming sequence table for sample analysis, capable of basic data review.
Skills : Proficiency in analytical chemistry, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Description :
Experienced working in a NIDA certified forensic laboratory.
Troubleshoot and repaired of GC/MS equipment.
Used laboratory information management system (LIMS) to track casework and release results.
Commended for going above and beyond for team: Earned 1200 commendation points for taking time to check expiration dates on drug controls to ensure regulatory compliance and showing strong attention to detail in laboratory procedures.
Developed and implemented a litigation support system in order to improve quality and efficiency when complying with subpoenas.
Utilized professional judgment, knowledge, and leadership to develop new methods, educate others, improve systems, and demonstrates responsibility for administrative duties in the laboratory.
Performed laboratory testing in forensic toxicology at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to assist in investigation to establish the cause and manner of death.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Management
Education
Degree In Chemistry
Forensic Toxicologist Resume
Objective : As a Forensic Toxicologist, performed technical review of batch and case data to ensure compliance with laboratory procedures and accreditation standards. Performed sample preparation techniques; receives, inventories and stores evidence; prepares test reagents and maintains supplies; performed laboratory upkeep duties
Skills : Microsoft Office, Phlebotomy.
Description :
Testified to analytical procedures performed; may testify to the effects of alcohol on human performance and behavior technical review of casework.
Tested is done in conjunction with private companies, state and county use to determine whether their clients are positive user of marijuana or not.
Evaluated toxicology test results within case context.
Performed as lead toxicologist on toxicology proposals and projects.
Provided technical review for projects to comply with environmental regulations, company standards, contract requirements, and related specifications.
Prepared proposals and assists in preparation of large-scale proposals.
Occasional traveled for projects, conferences, business development, or training.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
BS In Biological Sciences
Forensic Toxicologist Resume
Summary : As a Forensic Toxicologist, provided the best possible services. Problem-solved skills to ensure that everyone is working toward the same mission of making life better for others. Applied this goal whether youre supervising referral testing services, quality control or client interaction.
Skills : Member of American Chemical Society.
Description :
Analyzed results and enter them into our computer network.
Used a pH meter, Atago refractometer, and a Rudolph refractometer to further analyze flagged urine samples.
Prepared certain reagents to be used for quality control.
Used time management, team work, efficiency, and accuracy.
Performed routine automated testing for drugs of abuse in Forensic Toxicology.
Analysis performed on oral fluids (saliva) and urine utilizing ELISA and immunoassay techniques.
Prepared reagents and solutions as needed.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Management
Education
BS in Biology
Forensic Toxicologist Resume
Objective : As a Forensic Toxicologist, Ensured that adequate trained and experienced staff is available to perform specimen processing, referral, computer registration, review send-outs and report results. Ensured that each shift has appropriately trained lead technologists and support staff. Reviewed the in-service training and work performance records of all staff as compiled by the QA/QC technologists.
Skills : Microsoft Office Suite, Computer Troubleshooting, QA/QC technologists.
Description :
Followed the principles, practice, and current developments in the field of analytical toxicology.
Worked accordingly with laboratory protocol, procedure, and techniques associated with medico-legal investigative work and biological specimens.
Expertise of the operation of highly sophisticated analytical instrumentation, including mass spectrometry techniques or others (GC/MS, LC-MS/MS, etc.).
Experienced with successful sample preparation techniques for biological matrices such as protein precipitation, LLE, SLE or SPE.
Expressed technical information clearly, both orally and in writing, when reporting results or explaining thoughts and ideas to others.
Experienced in an accredited forensic laboratory along with ABFT certification.
Directed and supervised technical assignments (primarily office) and manages entire projects or specific elements of projects.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
MBA In Healthcare Management
