Crystal Xander
Allentown,PA
Summary
Certifying Scientist with 23 years of Toxicology experience known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in toxicology analysis, laboratory quality control, and forensic toxicology methodologies. Excel in critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication, ensuring precision in complex analyses and clear reporting results.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Certifying Scientist, Toxicology
Health Network Laboratories
Allentown, PA
12.2008 - Current
- Provide technical support to other team members regarding sample preparation, instrument operation, and data interpretation.
- Maintain accurate records of all laboratory activities, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Assist in training new laboratory personnel in proper safety procedures and equipment use.
- Ensure all lab equipment is maintained in good working order through regular maintenance checks.
- Train colleagues for career advancement.
- Court testimony for DUI/DUID and post-mortem cases.
- Liaison between Attorneys, Forensic Pathologists, Coroners, and Toxicology leadership staff, and technical staff.
- Conduct research into new technologies and techniques for improving the accuracy of testing results.
- Participate in external proficiency testing programs as required by regulatory authorities.
Technical Specialist, Toxicology
Health Network Laboratories
Allentown, PA
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Provided technical leadership.
- Evaluated complex datasets for accuracy and completeness
- Devised LC/MS-MS protocols for detecting drugs in biological samples
- Evaluated QC/QA procedures for compliance with industry standards
- Conducted comprehensive training sessions on equipment operation
Clinical Laboratory Technician, Toxicology
Health Network Laboratories
Allentown, PA
09.2001 - 01.2009
- Conducted therapeutic drug level assessments
- Conducted clinical and forensic substance abuse screening and confirmation
- Conducted blood alcohol assessments in accordance with regulations
- Conducted tests to determine lead concentration in samples using atomic absorption
- Performed Gas Chromatography analysis
- Utilized GC/MS technology for accurate compound analysis
- Enhanced skillsets of newly recruited employees
Education
B.S. - Pharmacology and Toxicology
University of The Sciences in Philadelphia-Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
Philadelphia, PA08-2001
Skills
- Experimental design
- Chemical Handling
- Data Management
- Data Interpretation
- Sample Preparation
- Decision-Making
- Pharmacology
- Continuous Improvement
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Patient confidentiality
- Quality Assurance
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Data Analysis
- Active Listening
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Analytical Thinking
- Reliability
- Effective Communication
- Research design
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Team Leadership
Office
794 Roble Road, Allentown, PA, 18109
Home
405 East Penn Street, Topton, PA, 19562
Professional Achievements - Publications
- Automated Hydrolysis and Sample Preparation for the Analysis of 12 Opiates in Urine using the Thomson eXtreme Filter Vials by LC/MS/MS., Nadine Koenig, Crystal Xander, Melanie Stauffer, Dean Fritch, Lisa Wanders, Dennis Peterson, Sam Ellis, Health Network Laboratories, Allentown, PA, USA, Analytical Associates, East Greenville, PA, USA, Thompson Instrument Company, Oceanside, CA, USA, MSACL Annual Meeting, 01/01/17, Palm Springs, CA
- Improved Method for the Analysis of a Pain Management Supplemental Panel in Urine Using the Thomson Extreme Filter Vial by LC/MS/MS., Lisa Wanders, Nadine Koenig, Crystal Xander, Dean Fritch, Thompson, CA, USA, Health Network Laboratories, Allentown, PA, USA, Analytical Associates, East Greenville, PA, USA, MSACL Annual Meeting, 03/01/15, San Diego, CA
- Improved Method for the Analysis of 31 Drugs of Abuse/Pain Management Panel in Oral Fluid Samples Using the Thomson Extreme Filter Vials by LC-MS/MS., Nadine Koenig, Crystal Xander, Lisa Wanders, Dean Fritch, Health Network Laboratories, Allentown, PA, USA, Thompson, CA, USA, OraSure Technologies, Bethlehem, PA, USA, MSACL Annual Meeting, 03/01/15, San Diego, CA
Timeline
Technical Specialist, Toxicology
Health Network Laboratories
01.2015 - 01.2021
Certifying Scientist, Toxicology
Health Network Laboratories
12.2008 - Current
Clinical Laboratory Technician, Toxicology
Health Network Laboratories
09.2001 - 01.2009
B.S. - Pharmacology and Toxicology
University of The Sciences in Philadelphia-Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
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