High School Quality Control
Resume:
Kristy S. Bernard
Lynn, MA *1905
*********@*****.***
EDUCATION
Aug. 2007 Master of Science Degree, Forensic Science, Univ. of New
Haven, West Haven, CT
o Certificate in Advanced Investigation
o Cumulative GPA is a 3.8229
May 2005 Bachelor of Science Degree, Forensic Science, Baylor
University, Waco, Texas
o Cumulative GPA 3.54
o GPA in Forensic Science Major 3.87
June 2000 Associate of Science Degree, Veterinary Technology, North
Shore Community College, Danvers, MA
o Cumulative GPA 3.95
June 1997 High School Diploma, Melrose High School, Melrose, MA
EMPLOYMENT
Dec. 2009-present Team Leader, Confirmation Lab, Calloway
Laboratory, Woburn, MA 01801
. Supervise production and organization of workflow
. Implement new SOPs and work flow systems
. Monitor work flow to meet testing schedules
. Assist in new employee training
. Data Review and Analysis
. Review QA/QC records
. Create daily schedule
. Interact in a professional manner with inter-departmental
teams and groups
. Exhibit skills and proficiency in applying technical
principles and techniques of chemistry and good laboratory
practice
June 2008-Nov. 2009 Chemist, Confirmation Lab, Calloway Laboratory,
Woburn, MA 01801
. Knowledge of GC/MS, LC/MS, and LDTD/MS/MS instrumentation
. Knowledge of SPE and organic extractions
. Data Analysis and Review
. Assist in the timely manner of expediting STAT samples
through production as well as regular patient samples
Apr. 2007-May 2008 Criminalist IB, Dept. of Forensic Biology, NY
OCME, New York, NY 10016
. Assists in the nuclear and mitochondrial DNA analysis of
evidentiary material such as hairs, body fluids and other
biological evidence, using state of the art molecular
techniques
. Assist in the microscopic, chemical, physical instrumental
and quantitative methods of analysis of biological
evidence.
. Attends and participates in staff meetings, conferences and
other training and development activities.
. Researches and is trained in proper laboratory standards
and quality control procedures.
Nov. 2005-May 2007 GC Analyst I, Severn Trent Laboratories (STL),
Shelton, CT 06484
. Responsible for analyzing samples using a Gas Chromatograph
as well as using a Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer
coupled with Turbochrom and Chemstation Software, and then
processing and integrating the data that is produced from
analysis using Target Software
. Performing any necessary prep work to samples prior to
loading them on the auto-sampler (e.g. dilutions, or
acid/sulfur clean-ups)
. Maintaining the chain of custody for samples undergoing
analysis
. Performing routine instrument maintenance which includes
cutting or replacing analytical columns, cleaning injection
ports, changing baseplates, replacing septa and liners
. Also aid Extractions and Sample Control by preparing
samples for analysis when needed
Jan. 2003-May 2005 Forensic Research/Lab Asst. (Student Worker), Baylor
University, Waco, TX
. Responsible for supervising and assisting classes (Human
Osteology, Forensic Anthropology, and Capstone's Death,
Injury and Physical Remains)
. Aided in on-going research projects
. Extracted, Amplified and Sequenced modern mitochondrial DNA
. Database Entry using Endnote and Microsoft Excel
2000-2002 Veterinary Technician/Receptionist, North Reading
Veterinary Clinic, North Reading, MA
. Responsible for supervising evening staff which included
other technicians, secretaries, and kennel staff
. Responsible for the receiving, processing and reporting lab
work which included bloodwork, urinanalyses, and fecal
samples
. Served as a liaison to state officials, police and general
public by providing information and answers to any
questions posed
. In charge of setting up the surgical suite for the next
day's surgeries, as well as the restocking of the Emergency
Crash Cart
. Also accountable for monthly inventories and the handling
of expired pharmaceuticals
. Responsible for nightly shutdown procedures
COMPUTER SKILLS Competent on PC and knowledgeable with Macintosh
Computers
. Windows 7, Vitsta, XP, ME, 2000, '98, and '95; OS 7-9
. Excel, Powerpoint, Microsoft Word, Appleworks, Adobe
Photoshop, and Endnote
. Forensic program FORDISC, Chemstation, Nugenesis, Horizon
. Limited working knowledge of LIMS, Turbochrom and Target
Software
. Chemstation, Data Analysis, and Analyst software programs
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
. Student Affiliate-American Academy of Forensic Science 2005-2008
. Alpha Phi Sigma-Chapter Alpha Tau 2005 - current
. Golden Key International Society 2004 - current
REFERENCES
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