Amber Sage
Glendale
Summary
Accomplished Senior Criminalist at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, specializing in STR-DNA analysis, crime scene investigation and biological sample collection. Expert in forensic evidence collection and processing, with a proven ability to interpret complex data and deliver precise reports. Hardworking employee with multitasking, and time management abilities adept at working effectively unsupervised.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Criminalist
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Los Angeles
10.2007 - Current
- Perform STR-DNA analysis on forensic and criminal paternity samples.
- Identify body fluids, including blood, semen, and saliva.
- Identify and collect biological samples for DNA analysis.
- Respond to crime scenes to document and collect biological and trace evidence.
Forensic Scientist
Human Identification Technologies
Redlands
09.2006 - 09.2007
- Performed STR-DNA analysis on forensic samples.
- Identified body fluids, including blood, semen, and saliva.
- Identified and collected biological samples for DNA analysis.
Chemist II DNA Unit
Massachusetts State Police
Sudbury
03.2005 - 07.2006
- Performed STR-DNA analysis on forensic samples.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05-2004
Skills
- STR-DNA analysis using commercially available forensic amplification kits
- Real-time quantitative PCR using commercially available forensic kits
- Tecan Freedom EVO 150 air and liquid LiHa operation
- Robotic and manual DNA extraction and purification techniques
- Genetic analyzer operation
- Microscopic identification of human sperm
- Forensic evidence processing
- Biological sample collection
- Quality control protocols
- Data interpretation
- Report writing
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- PPE compliance
- Critical thinking
- Court testimony
- LIMS system usage
- MS office
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Criminalist
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
10.2007 - Current
Forensic Scientist
Human Identification Technologies
09.2006 - 09.2007
Chemist II DNA Unit
Massachusetts State Police
03.2005 - 07.2006
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Michigan State University
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