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Carol Ann King Wilson, NC 27896 | (252)-315-7278 | [email protected]
CAROL ANN KING 1
Forensic Lab Technician | Analyst CAREER OBJECTIVE
In search of a Forensic Lab Technician/Analyst position where my combined skills of lab work and education will result to successfully achieving goals.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Dedicated, enthusiastic graduate with academic knowledge of chemical laboratory techniques in Forensic Biology with extensive Cellular Biology experience. Ability to establish priorities and meet challenges head-on.
EDUCATION Western Carolina University, May 2015 B.S. in Forensic Science with a concentration in Biology
LABORATORY METHODS
Thin Layer Chromatography Gel Electrophoresis
Light Microscopy Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
INFLUENTIAL COURSES
Forensic Biology Crime Scene Investigations
Population Genetics Cell & Molecular Biology
Cell Biology Physical Methods in Forensic Science
RESEARCH
Internal Validation of the GlobalFiler™ PCR Amplification Kit Scientific Working Group on DNA Analysis Methods (SWGDAM)
EXPERIENCE Student Western Carolina University, Forensic Science Lab, Cullowhee, NC 8/2010-5/2015
Performed biological, chemical, and physical analyses on a variety of samples
Performed and learned TrueAllele® DNA Interpretation by Cybergenetics and probabilistic modeling
Completed two semesters of Moot Court Trials testifying as an expert witness who defended scientific data and evidentiary findings while on the stand
Operated Chain of Custody procedures while working on mock case evidence items
Executed mixture studies, specifically, Mixture Deconvolution: Performed studies specific for a 2 person mixture, with ratios of: 10:1, 1:1, and 20:1 proportions, and performed mixture proportion calculations for each ratio
Performed sensitivity studies, using varying concentrations from 1ng to 5pg of DNA; obtained by serial dilution
Confident in recognizing artifacts within an electropherogram generated by capillary electrophoresis machine CPA Lab Technician Global Laboratory Services, Wilson, NC 9/2015-Present
Fully trained to perform tests on Heavy Metals (Tobacco and E-liquid), Menthols, Secondary Alkaloids, and Maleic Hydrazides
Operated and maintained ICP-MS Instrument; proficient in performing monthly maintenance activities and interpret results for ICP-MS Instrument for Heavy Metals
Able to prepare Heavy Metal Standards for standard curve to run on ICP-MS
Operated GC-MS when loading Secondary Alkaloid and Menthol samples on instrument
Completed training for interpreting results on HPLC Instrument when testing for Maleic Hydrazides
Confident in handling acid waste appropriately when cleaning digestion vessels for various methods
Able to complete various types of dilutions and understands how to reduce contamination while preparing samples
SKILLS Computer Proficient |Organizational Skills |Excellent Communication Skills | Quick Learner | Attention to Detail | Ethical and Honest
| Tuning and Calibration | Extraction | Trained in Lab Safety| MS Office Proficiency | Separation and Purification Techniques
