Lizet AQUINO CALDERON
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Forensic Science major with background in Biology. Work history in Forensics, Cellular biology, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology. Team player commended for assisting with large projects and simultaneously juggling multiple priorities. Excellent communicator comfortable working independently with little to no supervision.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Examiner Assistant II
Office Of The Chief Medical Examiner
Westfield, MA
10.2023 - Current
- Responsible for all Medical Examiner Assistant I duties
- Responsible for dispatching and responding to scenes and medical facilities
- Preform X-rays on requested/required cases
- Main point of contact for Medical Examiner Assistant I
- Train new employees on procedures
- Document Histology and Toxicology request
Medical Examiner Assistant I
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
Westfield, MA
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Responsible for dispatching/responding to scenes and medical facilities and interacting with the staff by assisting police officers
- Performed removal of bodies from death scenes/medical facilities and conducted transportation to the morgue.
- Handled and took inventory of evidence and personal belongings
- Photographed the deceased bodies, evidence and personal belongings
- Interacted with families of the deceased to answer questions on scene
- Preformed craniotomies and assisted Pathologist with all aspects of a forensic autopsy
- Assist in the collection and preservation of clothing, physical and biological evidence for forensic analysis including forensic toxicology, serology, and microbiology testing.
- Sterilize to prevent spread of infections or contamination of evidence.
- Responsible for releasing bodies to funeral homes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science With A Minor In Criminal Justice
University of New Haven
West Haven, CT05.2022
Skills
Body Removal Services
- Respectfully remove deceased individuals from various locations
- Ability to handle emotionally charged situations
Cellular Biology (Immunobiology)
- Counting/Splitting cells
- Manipulating cells (CRISPR, Electroporation, CART, Transfection Lipofectamine)
Languages
- Spanish (Native/bilingual proficiency)
- English (Native/bilingual proficiency)
- German (Limited Working Proficiency)
Timeline
Medical Examiner Assistant II
Office Of The Chief Medical Examiner
10.2023 - Current
Medical Examiner Assistant I
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
08.2022 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science With A Minor In Criminal Justice
University of New Haven