Learden Matthies
Senior Criminalist
Pasadena,CA
Summary
I have had a rewarding career in forensic science and always felt my true passion was for field biology. I have spent my free time camping and hiking in the western U.S. I am interested in exploring careers that revolve more around conservation of my local environment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Criminalist
Los Angeles County
Los Angeles, CA
02.1999 - Current
- Participated in multiple validation projects for new chemistries and equipment by designing and conducting experiments, and then summarizing those experiments in a white paper. The validations are subject to external audit reviews that are required for the laboratory to maintain its accreditation.
- I am a DNA analyst, and I conduct casework examinations of biological evidence for homicide and sexual assault cases. I write reports and testify in court about my findings.
- I was a supervising criminalist for 11 years and supervised anywhere from 8 to 11 employees.
Education
Master of Arts - Forensic Science
George Washington University
Washington, DC05-1998
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Hendrix College
Conway, WA06-1995
Skills
- I spent a college semester abroad in Costa Rica studying tropical mammalogy and tropical ecology We set up live traps and conducted studies on various rodents and marsupials We also set up mist nets to capture and study bats
Affiliations
- Volunteer for Pasadena Audubon Society
- Taking a wilderness training course
- Avid hiker and camper
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Senior Criminalist
Los Angeles County
02.1999 - Current
Master of Arts - Forensic Science
George Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Hendrix College
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