MARK L. KALINOWSKI

**** ****** ******

West Seneca, New York 14224

716-***-****

716-***-****

abnfju@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: Continuance of my career in solving your problems,

streamlining processes to make them far more efficient, raising

the quality bar, and ensuring a safer working environment all

while being compliant with any applicable regulations.

GENERAL SKILLS:

. Supervisory experience which comprised managing the overall

operations of a laboratory from scheduling work flow to

purchasing. Administered all programs, motivating all staff

to work as a team to accomplish goals. The management

background has consisted of up to 25 direct and over 1000

indirect employees which included management, technical,

professional, clerical, union and non-union personnel.

. Responsible for the overall administration of a laboratory

health and safety program which included the

conceptualization and design of a complete written safety

manual, and a hospital safety program which complied to all

applicable OSHA, EPA, HAZMAT, NYSDEC, and other government

regulations, in addition to emergency preparedness and

respiratory safety programs.

. Skilled in giving presentations on various aspects of science

to peers, students, employees, management and legal

participants. Have developed written standard operating

procedures for running instruments and analytical procedures.

Presented numerous training sessions, not only for specific

laboratory techniques, but for content of various

conferences, symposia and workshops.

. Expert ability to generate written detailed reports on a

variety of issues which has included: improved safety

initiative results and the effects of enhancing quality

assurance protocols, general operations, regulatory

compliance, analysis of legal evidence to be used in a court

of law, inorganic and biological testing outcomes.

. Computer literate in MS Office, MS Word, Excel, Access, Power

Point, Picture Manager, Publisher, Adobe, authorized CODIS

user, and various proprietary and custom software packages

which enable the running of instrumentation and specific

LIMS.

. Hands on and management responsibility for maintaining the

equipment up to detailed specification working order to

eliminate downtime and loss of productivity. This also

includes establishing PM programs and reacting to situations

that need immediate responses as they occur. Maintained

accurate and complete documentation of the aforementioned

processes. The various instruments include: centrifuges,

GFAA, ICAP, thermalcyclers, real time SDS, spectrophotometers

and capillary electrophoresis instruments.

. Quality control responsibility for maintaining to the highest

standards in all aspects of the operation and documenting all

quality assurance records. Adhere to ISO 17025, ANSI Z-540-1

and NQA-1 guidelines and any internally generated procedures

to ensure accuracy.

. Hands on biological scientific background which includes the

following examples: PCR, electrophoresis (slab, plate and

capillary for protein and nucleic assays), spectrophotometry,

thermalcyclers, Biomek robotics, ELISA, blotting,

chromatography, flouresence, FRET, RTPCR, immunology, cell

culture and presumptive testing etc..

. Hands on inorganic chemistry experience which includes the

following examples: FTIR, GFAA, ICAP, metals digestion,

cyanide analysis, pH/conductivity analysis, specific

gravity/density testing, dry weight analysis, TCLP,

flashpoint and presumptive testing etc..

. Started student programs to integrate college students to the

workplace, and allow them to apply theoretical knowledge in a

faced paced working environment. This also shapes the

direction of the next generation of American workers.

. Instrumental in obtaining grant funding from multiple

sources, such as state and federal programs, in addition to

private foundation grants to improve the overall quality and

efficiency the organization.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

MOUNT SAINT MARY'S HOSPITAL

Lewiston, NY 6/2009

to Present

Employee Safety Coordinator

Responsible for the running of a complete hospital employee

safety program, encompassing more than one thousand employees,

which included management, technical, professional, clerical,

union and non-union personnel, in three separate facilities.

Responsible for applicable mandatory OSHA training, and

resolving any issues when it comes to applicable OSHA standards,

including but not limited to biohazard waste, PPE and

respiratory protection. Also a member of the emergency

preparedness committee and leader of the HAZMAT decon team,

compose and facilitate emergency preparedness policy to comply

with all federal, state and joint commission regulations. Also

responsible for taking the hospital safety program to meet

OSHA's VPP standards. In addition started an Emergency

Preparedness Student program, where local college students earn

credit by working to better our emergency preparedness.

QUALITY INSPECTION SERVICES INC.

Buffalo, NY 1/2009 to

3/2009

Calibration Lab Supervisor

Set-up calibration laboratory to meet ISO, NQA-1, Military

Standards and any other Quality Standards QIS must conform to.

Running the Calibration Lab day to day and performing

calibration functions and procedures. Compose and update manuals

to meet aforementioned standards. Oversee the bidding process

for construction bids and other related startup costs and

estimates. Other duties may be to support the Safety

Department, providing training functions as needed.

CENTRAL POLICE SERVICES FORENSIC LABORATORY

Buffalo, NY 6/1998 to

1/2009

Safety Manager

Safety manager responsible for setting agendas and meetings as

well as training for all laboratory staff and compliance of all

applicable rules and regulations including OSHA Hazard

Communication and Laboratory Standards, current with blood borne

pathogen training and certified for CPR/AED by the American

Heart Association. Responsible for the inspection and

maintenance of all safety equipment, as well as integration into

the laboratory security systems. Have written a complete

Safety Manual detailing the health and safety program for the

entire organization, and am responsible for updating to meet

current regulatory needs.

Forensic Scientist

Duties include examining items to detect and identify trace

and/or physiological evidence using chemical, physical and

instrumental means of analysis, perform DNA genotyping using

methods such as PCR and capillary electrophoresis. Perform

validation and development of new method using short tandem

repeats as genetic markers and developed a DNA genotype

database. Preservation of evidence containing DNA, working with

various computers and computer systems to run analytical

instruments and search DNA databases, create and review reports

and track evidence. Maintain all laboratory instrumentation and

document its use and upkeep; insure the laboratory is adhering

to all guidelines of regulatory agencies and strict adherence to

quality control policies, including proficiency testing twice a

year. Go to crime scenes, perform on site testing and

evaluation as well as collect evidence, and write detailed

reports about my findings. Have testified over 50 times,

providing expert testimony in the grand jury and in family,

county, state and federal court proceedings.

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO

Buffalo, NY

Department of Biotechnology and Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Adjunct Clinical Laboratory Instructor (Appointed/Non-salaried)

1/1999 to 1/2009

Responsible for teaching students basic laboratory functions of

a forensic laboratory, ensuring students have an understanding

of the theory behind the practical testing methods used in a

laboratory, as well as and advanced understanding of PCR and

electrophoresis.

ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING FACILITIES, INC.

Dunkirk, NY

Metals Laboratory Director 8/1996

to 8/1997

Duties include preparation and analysis of soil, water and paint

samples of inorganic contaminants utilizing EPA driven

protocols. Responsible for scheduling, maintaining

communication with clients and state regulatory agencies, all

quality control /quality assurance programs, report generation

on analysis, using technology to run instruments, writing and

reporting of operating procedures, personnel training and

maintenance and record keeping for all instrumentation including

a GFAA and ICAP.

RECRA ENVIRONMENTAL

Amherst, NY

Environmental Chemist 8/1994

to 8/1996

Duties include preparation and testing for metals detection in

soil and water utilizing EPA driven protocols governing

remediation and landfill projects. Insure the laboratory is

adhering to all guidelines of regulatory agencies. Work with

various computers and computer systems to run analytical

instruments. Responsible for creating and reviewing reports and

maintain all laboratory instrumentation and document its use and

upkeep.

BIOENGINEERING LABS, SUNY AT BUFFALO

Buffalo, NY

Research Assistant 5/1994

to 8/1994

Responsible for determining fibrinolysis reaction rates and

enzyme kinetics on medicine related grant projects. Performed

electrophoresis and fluorescence spectroscopy, and fluorescence

polarization spectroscopy as well as performed electrophoresis

with fluorescently labeled proteins. Maintain all laboratory

instrumentation and document its use and upkeep and insure the

laboratory is adhering to all guidelines of regulatory agencies.

EDUCATION:

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE COUNTY

M.S. Degree, Applied Molecular Biology

August 1998

Cloning and expression of mutant rhodopsin and human green opsin

in mammalian cells; Cloning and expression of DH5? phoA- gene in

E.Coli; Trained in all aspects of recombinant DNA technology

Course work: Eucaryotic Genetics and Molecular Biology,

Procaryotic Genetics and Molecular Biology, Approaches to

Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Advanced Molecular Biology

Laboratory Techniques

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO

B.S. Degree, Biological Sciences

June 1994

Concentration in molecular biology.

Course work: Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Molecular

Biology, Advanced Molecular Biology, Biological Chemistry,

Immunology, Membrane Receptors, Physiology, Ecology, Genetics,

Evolutionary Biology.

Internship: Research Assistant, Bioengineering Labs

(Dr. Scott Diamond 5/93 - 8/93, BIO499)

Performed electrophoresis and fluorescence spectroscopy, and

fluorescence polarization spectroscopy; Performed

electrophoresis with fluorescently labeled proteins; Maintain

all laboratory instrumentation and document its use and upkeep;

Insure the laboratory is adhering to all guidelines of

regulatory agencies; Responsible for library research

TRAINING COURSES:

Introduction to Emergency Management (IS-1), FEMA-EMI, January

2010

National Response Framework, An Introduction (IS-800), FEMA-

EMI, December 2009

ICS for Single Resource and Initial Action Incidents (IS-200),

FEMA-EMI, November 2009

8hr HAZWOPER, Atlantic OSHA Training Center, October 2009

Introduction to Continuity of Operations Planning for Pandemic

Influenza, FEMA-EMI, October 2009

Incident Command System for Type II & Type III Expanding

Incidents (IS-300), Grand Island, NY September 2009

Strategic National Stockpile Training, Cheektowaga, NY,

September 2009

HAZMAT for Healthcare, Grand Island, NY, August 2009

Managing Radiological Victims (REAC/TS), Buffalo, NY. July 2009

Radiological Emergency Management (IS-3). FEMA-EMI. February

2009

OSHA 10hr Safety Course for General Industry. Quality Inspection

Services Inc. January 2009

To Hell and Back, The Ethics of Stewardship and the Stewardship

of Ethics. RTI International. December 2008

SOP Writing for ISO 17025. RTI International. December 2008

Laboratory Safety Programs. President's DNA Initiative.

January 2008.

STR Data Analysis and Interpretation for Forensic Analysts.

President's DNA Initiative.

December 2007.

Amplified Product Separation for Forensic Analysts. President's

DNA Initiative.

December 2007.

DNA Amplification for Forensic Analysts. President's DNA

Initiative. December 2007

DNA Extraction and Quantitation for Forensic Analysts.

President's DNA Initiative. November 2007.

ASCLD/LAB International Preparation Course. Buffalo, NY.

September 2007

Population Genetics. West Virginia University. August 2007.

Hair Examination for DNA Analysts. West Virginia University.

September 2006.

Hazardous Materials Prevention (IS-340). FEMA-EMI. July 2006

An Introduction to Hazardous Materials (IS-5A). FEMA-EMI. July

2006

National Incident Management System, an Introduction (IS-700).

FEMA-EMI. July 2006

Introduction to the Incident Command System (IS 100). FEMA-EMI.

July 2006

Forensic DNA Automation and Genemapper ID Training. Marshall

University. June 2006.

Forensic DNA Mixture Statistics. SUNY Albany - East Greenbush.

July 2005.

Interpretation and Calculation of DNA Mixtures. New York State

Police Training Academy. June 2004.

Hazardous/Regulated Medical Waste/Universal Wastes and

Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxics/Urban Air Toxics Training.

Erie County Department of Environment and Planning. September

2002.

DNA Statistics. Monroe County Department of Public Safety.

March 2000.

Forensic Hair and Fiber Microscopy. New York State Police

Training Academy. October 1998.

SYMPOSIA ATTENDED:

University of Maryland Baltimore County Graduate Student

Research Symposium held at the University of Maryland Baltimore

County, Catonsville, MD in April 1998

The Future of Scientific Research Symposium held at Beckton

Dickinson, Timonium, MD in April 1998

SNP Detection Seminar held at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY in

November 2001

DNA Technology and Databank Update for Prosecutors and

Investigators held at Erie Community College, Buffalo, NY in May

2002

National Institute of Justice Third Annual DNA Grantees'

Workshop held at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC in June

2002

National Institute of Justice Fourth Annual DNA Grantees'

Workshop held at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC in June

2003

Northeastern Regional Forensic Institute Video Conference of

Ethical Issues held at the University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY in

January 2007

Life Sciences Downtown Buffalo Showcase and Expo held at the UB

Center of Bioinformatics and Life Sciences, Buffalo, NY in June

2008

New York State DNA Symposium held at the Best Western Sovereign

Inn, Albany NY in June 2008

CONTRIBUTING DATA:

Benjamin, H., Udan, M.., Mesghali, H., Murray, S., Wolf, J..

The Cloning of Opsin Genes in an Experimental Expression System.

Presented at the University of Maryland Baltimore County

Graduate Student Research Symposium held at the University of

Maryland Baltimore County, Catonsville, MD in April 1998.

INVITED PRESENTATIONS:

The Use of DNA for Human Identification. Greater Niagara

Frontier Council of the Girl Scouts of America Technology Day.

February 6, 1999.

Forensic Science as a Career. State University of New York at

Buffalo Science and Technology Enrichment Program. October 6,

2000.

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