linda nickell

toxicologist

About

Looking for opportunities where my abilities of public speaking, training, data analysis, assessment reviews, and quality assurance could be maximized. Enjoy calmly solving problems and provide clarity in stressful situations. Highly adaptable and capable for simple to complex challenges.

Country

united states

City

houston

Industry

government administration

Skill

analytical chemistry, sop development, public speaking, organization, uv/vis, testimony, highly detail oriented, flexibility, work ethic, method development, science, expert witness, quality assurance

Experience

forensic chemist

harris county medical examiner's office

2006-1 - 2007-10 · 1 yr 10 mos

Performed analyses of evidence for controlled substances. Write reports detailing findings. Attend court as needed as the expert witness. Reviewed other Criminalists' reports and notes for protocol adherence and administrative correctness. Developed new analytical protocols and procedures for sample analysis. Maintained standards for accreditation purposes.

criminalist

arizona department of public safety

2001-6 - 2005-11 · 4 yrs 6 mos

Responded to crime scene incidents. Maintained Occupational Safety and Hygiene Administration standards for clandestine laboratory investigations. Performed analysis of alleged controlled substance evidence. Maintained instrumentation. Prepared technical reports to document scientific analyses and results. Provided expert testimony in courts throughout the state. Reviewed other Criminalists' reports and notes for protocol adherence and administrative correctness. Developed new analytical protocols and procedures for sample analysis. Maintained standards for accreditation purposes. Provided instruction to other Criminalists, law enforcement agencies and community.

clinical lab specialist

blood systems

1999-2 - 2001-6 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Tested biological samples for different viral markers. Reviewed reports and associated paper work for standard operating procedure adherence. Maintained laboratory equipment. Assisted the Technical Director and supervisory staff with special projects. Provided training to achieve and maintain various compliance standards.

toxicologist

harris county institute of forensic sciences

2010-10 - Present · 16 yrs

Perform data review for quantitations and screens of toxicological analyses. Perform liquid-liquid extractions for toxicological samples. Maintain GCMS instrumentation. Quality assurance and quality control liaison and team leader. Provide courtroom testimony training.