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Clinical Forensic Toxicology Manager, Pain Management Drugs, Quality Assurance, Atomic Absorption,
CLINICAL/FORENSIC TOXICOLOGY MANAGER with extensive experience:
– Managed staff of over 31 people.
– Pain Management drugs.
– Full knowledge of Quality Assurance & Control in the field of Toxicology and Chemistry.
– Most of the auto analyzers, EIA, RIA, TLC, HPLC, GC, GC/MS, ICP/MS, LC/MS MS, Radioisotopes, Fluorometry, Atomic Absorption.
– Over 23 years experience in the Forensic Toxicology and Clinical Chemistry.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
QUEST DIAGNOSTIC CORPORATION, Valencia, CA (2008-present)
California Laboratory Scientist III (CLS III)
Lead Technologist
– Research and development technology on drug abuse by LC/MS MS.
– Lead trainer of Chemistry and Toxicology of technicians and technologists.
– Analysis, extraction, and interpretation of Pain Management drugs by tandem MS MS.
– Responsible for protocol, compliance, and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
– Consultation/expert witness in Clinical/Forensic Toxicology, Pharmacokinetics and GC/MS data in over 50 cases in Federal, District and Circuit court in the state of California.
PSYCHEMEDICS CORPORATION, Culver City, CA (2007-2008)
Forensic Toxicology Manager
– Overall understanding of hair analysis for drug abuse.
– Understanding of urine analysis, oral fluid, sweat patch, and specimen matrix.
SPECIALTY LABORATORIES, Valencia, CA (2004-2007)
Toxicology Technical Supervisor
– Research/Development in new testing and method update (ICP/MS).
– Instrument maintenance and repair (ICP/MS).
– Provide in-service training and continuing education to staff.
– Conduct effective and open communication with staff.
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS (Formerly Unilab Corporation), Tarzana, California (1986-2004)
Clinical/Forensic Toxicology Manager (1994-2004)
Forensic Toxicology Supervisor (1986-1994)
Have set and directed SAMSHA/NIDA and Forensic drug testing laboratory. Assumed duty as Chief Forensic and Clinical Toxicologist, with many years of experience in technical management as Laboratory Director.
– Management of daily technical performance and quality assurance/control.
– Able to perform extensive bench work in Clinical/Forensic Toxicology.
– Research/Development in new testing and method update.
– Perform instrument maintenance and repair.
– Provide Clinical/Forensic interpretation and consultation.
– Provide in-service training and continuing education to staff.
– Supervision/management of staffing and productivity.
– Consultation/expert witness in Clinical/Forensic Toxicology, Pharmacokinetics and GC/MS data in over 50 cases in Federal, District and Circuit court in the state of California.
EDUCATION
M.S. Forensic Toxicology, University of Florida
B.S. Chemistry, Creighton University, Omaha, NE
License/Certification
Certified by American Board of Forensic Toxicology (ABFT)
Licensed by State of California as Clinical Toxicologist Scientist
Licensed by Clinical Chemistry Scientist (ASCP)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
– Responsible person (Director) of SAMSHA/NIDA laboratory and successfully set the laboratory to become certified by SAMSHA/NIDA.
– Have written many clear analytical procedures and instrument maintenance procedures (standard operating procedure – SOP) to meet the regulatory agency standards.
– Extremely cost conscious and resource efficient in setting up and maintaining laboratory operation.
– Aware of the regulations moral and business codes, either from local, state or the federal agents. These codes have been implemented into laboratory practice.
– Extensive experience and knowledge in resolving the daily problems in Clinical laboratory and Forensic Toxicology to assist Medical staff.
– Provide technical resource to laboratory and clients in area of Clinical and Forensic Toxicology.
– Matured management skills to implement projects, programs, motivate staff members, coordinate laboratory activity, and handle personnel problems fairly. Manage to the best utilization of manpower through proper organization.
– Promote in-service lectures and training for clients.
– The Toxicology and Medical technologists would gain benefits in learning more in depth of the procedures and instrumentation principles, various scientific disciplines, and knowledge in Clinical/Forensic Toxicology beyond their basic training.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
– Forensic Toxicology 1 & 2
– Xenobiotic Biotransformation and Molecular Mechanism of Toxicity
– General Toxicology and Toxic Substances
– Management Diploma – 30 hours
– HPLC course/water company
– GC/MS courses for HP, Finnigan, MAT
– National Institute On Drug Abuse (inspector program for NLCP) Baltimore, MD
– Professional practice in Toxicology: Cincinnati, OH
– LCMS/MS training by ABI/Sciex
ASSOCIATIONS
– Society of Forensic Toxicology
– California Association of Toxicologist
– International Association of Forensic Toxicologist (TIAFT)
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