Katherine Kim
Washington,DC
Summary
Versatile professional with expertise in forensics and quality management, seeking role as Supervisor Quality Assurance Specialist within Department of Forensic Science to leverage specialized skills in reviewing forensic materials for compliance with accreditation standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Forensic Investigator, Fatality Management Coordinator
DC Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
Washington, USA
01.2024 - Current
- Investigates deaths that occur within the District of Columbia that occur due to violence/trauma, those that are sudden, unexplained, and not in the presence of a medical professional, and those that pose a threat to public health
- Conducts body and scene examinations, works with law enforcement, health professionals, and witness/family interviews to help determine jurisdiction
- Oversees the Quality Assurance Program of the Forensic Investigations Unit (FIU)
- Evaluates completed work of investigators for adequacy, accuracy, and adherence to standard operating procedures.
- Executed regular audits of sample cases to verify adherence to established protocols.
- Analyzes data to identify trends and determine root cause analysis of errors; recommends improvements to prevent future issues
- Works closely with the Quality Management Team at the DC Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to resolve quality-related issues
- Trains new investigators in the FIU
Forensic Investigator
DC Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
Washington, USA
01.2013 - 01.2024
- Investigated deaths that occur within the jurisdiction of the District of Columbia
- Conducted body and scene examinations
- Prepared detailed and comprehensive reports for the pathologists based on witness and/or family interviews
- Released property to decedent families or the Metropolitan Police Department
- Designed a training presentation on death scene protocol for the Metropolitan Police Department Homicide Branch
Technical Accessor
DC Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
Washington, USA
04.2025
- Conducted internal audit for Forensic Toxicology Unit, reviewing objective evidence and Quality Assurance Manuals to verify compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and ANAB AR 3125 accreditation standards.
Education
Master of Science - Forensic Medicine
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
PhiladelphiaBachelor of Arts - Biological Anthropology
Temple University
PhiladelphiaSkills
- ISO compliance
- Excel proficiency
- Data analysis
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Deadline management
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability
Affiliations
• International Association for Identification
• International Association of Coroners & Medical Examiners
• American Academy of Forensic Science Consensus Body
• International Society of Genetic Genealogy
• District of Columbia Medical Reserve Corps
• Nepris/Pathful Connect
• International Association of Coroners & Medical Examiners
• American Academy of Forensic Science Consensus Body
• International Society of Genetic Genealogy
• District of Columbia Medical Reserve Corps
• Nepris/Pathful Connect
Certification
- ANAB (Quality Assurance) Certification
- ANAB Technical Accessor
- American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigations, Board-Certified Fellow
Timeline
Technical Accessor
DC Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
04.2025
Lead Forensic Investigator, Fatality Management Coordinator
DC Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
01.2024 - Current
Forensic Investigator
DC Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
01.2013 - 01.2024
Master of Science - Forensic Medicine
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Anthropology
Temple University