Brooke Welsh
Kingsville ,MD
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forensic Scientist
Maryland State Police Forensic Science Division
Pikesville, MD
01.2009 - Current
- Conduct laboratory analysis on evidence submitted to identify the presence or absence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance.
- Prepared detailed reports on the results of laboratory investigations.
- Interpreted and evaluated data from a variety of analytical techniques (GC-FID, GC-MS, FTIR, DART-TOF-MS).
- Communicated with law enforcement personnel regarding case updates or issues related to evidence collection or testing processes.
- Assisted in courtroom proceedings by providing expert testimony on findings based on scientific research or analysis.
- Operated sophisticated instrumentation such as mass spectrometers, chromatography systems, microscopes., to analyze samples.
- Maintained accurate records of all test results obtained during experiments.
- Managed inventory of supplies used in the lab environment.
- Evaluated existing protocols and made recommendations for improvement when necessary.
- Provided guidance and direction to technicians performing tests in the lab.
- Monitored quality control measures within the laboratory setting.
- Helped train new employees in proper laboratory procedures.
- Attended conferences and seminars related to forensic science topics.
- Collaborated with other scientists on research projects related to forensics.
- Prepared and verified reagents.
Associate Scientist
Celsis-In Vitro Technologies
Baltimore, MD
09.2008 - 01.2009
- Performed sample preparation activities such as centrifugation, filtration, and aliquoting.
- Executed experiments according to established protocols with a high degree of accuracy and precision.
- Maintained accurate records of all experimental data and results.
- Prepared reagents and solutions for use during laboratory testing procedures.
- Participated in team meetings with other scientists to discuss project progress and results.
- Utilized proper safety practices when handling hazardous materials in the laboratory.
- Documented all processes during experiments, keeping meticulous notes of unexpected changes.
- Utilized methods to prepare samples for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Cell culture (hepatocytes - fresh plated and cryopreserved; immortalized cell lines).
- Extraction and purification of microsomes.
- Characterization of hepatocytes and microsomes (Protein assays).
- Characterization of possible drugs (induction vs. inhibition)
- Experience with skin absorption assays
- Compliant with GLP
- Aseptic technique
- Experience with radioactive materials
- Data Review
Senior Lab Technician in Cancer Cytogenetics Lab
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD
10.2004 - 05.2007
- Tissue Culture and cell harvesting (tumors, bone marrow, blood)
- Reagent Preparation
- Slide making and G-banding
- Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization (FISH) preparation and analysis
- Performed karyotyping and microscope analysis
- Quality control of equipment
- Written communications and reporting
- Assisted in new employee training
- Contributed to validation of new tests
Education
Master of Science - Applied Molecular Biology
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD05-2008
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Applied Molecular Biology
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD05-2004
Skills
- Hazardous evidence handling
- Evidence analysis
- Courtroom Testimony
- Teamwork skills
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Time management abilities
- Interpret test results
- Laboratory techniques
Certification
- Forensic Scientist- Maryland Department of Health
- Drug Chemistry Diplomate- American Board of Criminalistics
Timeline
Forensic Scientist
Maryland State Police Forensic Science Division
01.2009 - Current
Associate Scientist
Celsis-In Vitro Technologies
09.2008 - 01.2009
Senior Lab Technician in Cancer Cytogenetics Lab
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
10.2004 - 05.2007
- Forensic Scientist- Maryland Department of Health
- Drug Chemistry Diplomate- American Board of Criminalistics
Master of Science - Applied Molecular Biology
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Applied Molecular Biology
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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