Tammi Baker

Peekskill, NY *****

add2do@r.postjobfree.com

203-***-****

Looking to transition from forensics to private industry utilizing the same techniques, instrumentation and skill set.

GCMS (15+years), GCFID (15+years), HPLC (10+years), LCMS/MS (10+years), CEDIA IA (10+years),

Time-of-Flight LCMS (10+years)

Toxicologist Specialist

Westchester County Dept. of Labs and Research-Valhalla, NY December 2016 to January 2020

Performed duties of Toxicologist.

Assisted Director and Senior Toxicologist as needed. Toxicologist

Westchester County Dept. of Labs and Research - Valhalla, NY April 2005 to December 2016

Performed duties of Assistant Toxicologist.

Participated in proficiency testing programs required for ABFT accreditation. Testified in court regarding laboratory analysis and significance of the results. Maintained and operated instrumentation and ensures their proper operational readiness.

Developed method for quantification of gabapentin and pregabalin on LC/MS/MS. Combined morphine/codeine with synthetic opiates and 6-mam to reduces three GCMS methods into one while simultaneously reducing sample size. Setup and validated new assays for IA.

Diagnosed and repaired various laboratory instrumentation as needed. Installed new columns and ion sources for GCMS. Cleaned ion sources. Changed foreline pump oil as needed.

Made minor adjustments to Olympus AU400 such as replacing electrodes, roller pump tubing, probe/mixing bar replacements.

Contacted and worked with service engineers for GCMS if on-site service is necessary.

Maintained logs of all maintenance and repair of instrumentation. Provided supervision of subordinate personnel.

Maintained adequate inventory of equipment and supplies. Renewed and updated service contracts.

Performed other incidental tasks, as needed.

Assistant Toxicologist

Westchester County Dept. of Labs and Research - Valhalla, NY March 2004 to April 2005

Performed routine and complex analysis of tissues, biological fluids, licit and illicit drugs using

chemical, physical, and instrumental methods.

Assisted in the training of subordinate personnel. Conducted research and method development to establish and validate new procedures.

Criminalist

NYPD Forensic Investigation Division - Jamaica, NY October 2002 to February 2004

Conducted chemical analysis on evidentiary material for the possible presence of a controlled

substance.

Utilized microscopy, GCMS, and FTIR for identification purposes. Prepared technical reports for management and court presentation. Education

Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science Chemistry Minor University of New Haven - West Haven, CT

2002

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