ASHLEIGH DELANEY
Bristow,VA
Summary
Analytical Laboratory Technician known for maintaining high productivity and efficiently completing tasks. Possess specialized skills in sample analysis, quality control procedures, chain of custody, and laboratory equipment maintenance. Excel in critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork, ensuring successful project outcomes and laboratory operations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician
Burrant Chemical
BRISTOW, VA
2023.09 - Current
- Conducted sample analyses on instruments including UV/VIS spectrophotometer, ICAP-OES, TOC analyzer, T&E Instron, wet titration, pH meter, and BioTek Synergy H1 plate reader to ensure accurate results.
- Applied quality analysis concepts, ensuring precision and reproducibility while adhering to QA/QC standards and maintaining compliance with quality manual documentation.
- Facilitated documentation for sample receipts, chain of custody, and logging in databases to ensure traceability and compliance.
- Expand background knowledge on the usage of standard equipment in laboratory procedures such as glass pipettes, pipette bulb, burets, analytical balance, auto pipette, centrifuge, micrometer, lab oven, etc.
Intern
Prince William County Police Department
MANASSAS, VA
2024.05 - 2024.07
- Conducted tests using the Cyanoacrylate Chamber to enhance fingerprint quality for documentation.
- Shadowed an investigator in Forensic Services Section (FSS), observing evidence documentation, fingerprint processing, and chain of custody logging to understand investigative procedures.
- Assisted in organizing fingerprint cards and observed how fingerprint samples are entered, compared, and analyzed within NOVARIS.
- Attended a forensics in animal investigations training at the HSUS's Law Enforcement Training Center.
- Participated in a ride-along with an officer in the western district, observing motor vehicle crash response, wellness checks, and daily patrol tasks to gain insight into law enforcement operations.
Education
Master of Science (MS) - Forensic Science, Crime Scene Investigation
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA2026-05
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Forensic Science
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA2024-05
Skills
- Laboratory techniques
- Laboratory analysis
- Quality assurance
- Chain of custody
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Detail orientation
- Organizational skills
- Time management
Certification
Focus Scanner User Certification Program - Public Safety (FARO Technologies) – 2025
Timeline
Intern
Prince William County Police Department
2024.05 - 2024.07
Laboratory Technician
Burrant Chemical
2023.09 - Current
Master of Science (MS) - Forensic Science, Crime Scene Investigation
George Mason University
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Forensic Science
George Mason University