Patricia Higgins
Norristown,PA
Summary
Accomplished Forensic Scientist with a proven track record at Quest Diagnostics, Inc., excelling in process improvement and teamwork. Demonstrated expertise in analytical techniques and quality assurance, significantly enhancing productivity. Skilled in sample preparation and data analysis, with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality control.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Forensic Scientist III
Quest Diagnostic, Inc.
03.2021 - Current
- Monitored equipment, safety and materials including auxiliary equipment, safety training, material and reagent inventory and coordination with procurement.
- Prepared, evaluated and implemented QC materials including internal standards working standards, in house and external quality controls.
- Performed annual verifications: scheduled, performed, collected data and compiled reports.
- Assisted with oversight and training of other employees.
- Maintained and performed trouble shooting for all equipment.
- Demonstrated a high level of productivity and quality levels.
- Performed all duties of a Forensic Scientist I and II.
Forensic Scientist II
Quest Diagnostics, Inc.
04.2015 - 03.2021
- Demonstrated proficiency with sample prep, routine, GC/MS and LC/MS/MS operation, and result analysis.
- Assisted with research and development and Quality Assurance projects.
- Trained new employees and maintained training records.
- Maintained records of all in house and commercial reagents.
- Aided in resolving analytical, production and quality problems.
- Prepared, evaluated and monitored standards and quality controls.
- Performed all duties of a Forensic Scientist I
Forensic Scientist I
Quest Diagnostics, Inc.
11.2006 - 04.2015
- Maintained and Operated Olympus AU5200, TECAN, Hamilton, GC/MS and LC/MS/MS instruments.
- Interpreted screening results to assign confirmations.
- Performed confirmation testing for drugs of abuse.
- Prepared all reagents and controls.
- Performed daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance and troubleshooting on instruments.
- Interpret confirmation runs.
Certifying Scientist
DrugScan. Inc.
06.1999 - 11.2006
- Reviewed and certified all EMIT screening data and GC/MS confirmation runs.
- Reviewed all internal and eternal chain of custody documents.
- Certified and released all non-negative results
- Performed duties as an alternate negative certifying scientist to certify and release all negative results.
Analyst- GC/MS and Screening Department
DrugScan, Inc.
08.1993 - 11.2006
- Operated Olympus AU5200 analyzers, GC/MS, Headspace chromatography, and HPLC.
- Prepared all reagents, calibrators, and control.
- Maintained chain of custody throughout all phases of extraction.
- Interpret confirmation results.
- Interpret screening results and assign confirmation tests.
- Performed all daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance as well as troubleshooting on all instruments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Science
King's College
Wilkes-Barre, PASkills
- Process Improvement
- Sample Preparation
- Data Analysis
- Quality Control
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Quality Control
- Quality Assurance
- Analytical Techniques
Timeline
Forensic Scientist III
Quest Diagnostic, Inc.
03.2021 - Current
Forensic Scientist II
Quest Diagnostics, Inc.
04.2015 - 03.2021
Forensic Scientist I
Quest Diagnostics, Inc.
11.2006 - 04.2015
Certifying Scientist
DrugScan. Inc.
06.1999 - 11.2006
Analyst- GC/MS and Screening Department
DrugScan, Inc.
08.1993 - 11.2006
Bachelor of Science - General Science
King's College
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