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SERENA HARE

Forensic Scientist
EAGLE RIVER,AK

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Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Forensic ScientistAssociateForensic Lab Coordinator / Teachers AssistantConference/Seminar CoordinatorForensic Technician

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsultingVolunteerSeasonal Work

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On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: EAGLE RIVER, AKAnchorage, AKWasilla, AKPalmer, AK
Open to relocation: No

Important To Me

Career advancementCompany CulturePersonal development programsPaid time offPaid sick leave401k match

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Autopsy Technician

10.2023 - Current
  • Assist the forensic pathologist in performing autopsies, including preparation of the decedent and surgical instruments.
  • Maintain sterile conditions and follow all safety protocols, including biohazard handling and PPE requirements.
  • Perform evisceration under supervision and assist in organ dissection and specimen collection (toxicology, histology, microbiology).
  • Document identifying features, injuries, medical interventions, and other relevant findings during examinations.
  • Photograph decedents, injuries, and evidence following chain-of-custody and forensic imaging standards.
  • Maintain accurate logs, case files, and labels for specimens, ensuring proper documentation and traceability.
  • Prepare and package samples for laboratory analysis, ensuring proper preservation and secure transport.
  • Clean, disinfect, and restock the autopsy suite, instruments, and equipment after each case.
  • Receive, inventory, and release decedents in accordance with morgue procedures and jurisdictional requirements.
  • Assist with radiography and other imaging techniques when required.
  • Operate and maintain specialized autopsy instruments and equipment (saws, scales, cameras, X-ray units).
  • Ensure strict adherence to chain of custody, evidence integrity, and medico-legal procedures.
  • Provide support for death investigations by coordinating with law enforcement, medical examiners, and funeral personnel.
  • Perform administrative duties such as completing worksheets, logging personal effects, and updating case documentation systems.
  • Comply with all OSHA regulations, bloodborne pathogen standards, and agency policies.
  • Create, organize, and maintain physical and electronic records in accordance with agency policies and retention schedules.
  • Enter, update, and verify data in record-keeping systems with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Retrieve and provide files, documents, or information to authorized personnel while ensuring confidentiality and security compliance.
  • Process incoming documents, forms, and correspondence, ensuring proper classification and filing.
  • Monitor and track records to ensure timely updates, archiving, or disposal according to established procedures.
  • Maintain logs, databases, and indexing systems to facilitate efficient record retrieval.
  • Ensure compliance with privacy regulations, such as HIPAA or CJIS (if applicable), and organizational policies.
  • Perform general office duties such as scanning, copying, data entry, and document quality control.
  • Collaborate with team members to improve filing systems, workflows, and record-keeping practices.

Forensic Scientist

06.2021 - 03.2025
  • Examines and classifies firearms and ammunition connected with criminal investigations;
  • Test fires weapons in water tanks, and other recovery systems.
  • Compares recovered bullets and fired cartridge cases with those contained in the crime laboratory's files or recovered at crime scenes.
  • Utilizes the comparison microscope to make toolmark, bullet specimen, and cartridge case comparisons.
  • Takes photographs of ammunition employing photomicrographic techniques.
  • Conducts scientific tests and calculations for interior, exterior, terminal and forensic ballistics studies.
  • Performs serial number restoration techniques on firearms related evidence.
  • Performs render-safe procedures in the unloading of weapons which are compromised, unsafe, or unfamiliar to Department members.
  • Certified on computer programs, such as BRASSTRAX, MatchPoint, e-Trace and NESS, to conduct searches and complete analysis of data, as well as to provide input to federal computer data banks concerning firearms evidence.
  • Prepares reports on all examinations of evidence which includes description of weapon and/or ammunition, and results of test firing and/or comparisons.
  • Testifies in court as to the findings of tests performed in the laboratory and concerning general firearms examination science.
  • Firearms and Toolmarks

Associate

Home Depot
05.2019 - 01.2021
  • Fulfill all special orders, online orders, in-store purchases.
  • Package and load orders on delivery trucks.
  • Forklift operator certified.
  • Provide customer service, including directing customers to products, answering questions about goods, or assisting in purchase decisions. Ask customers open-ended questions and listen to responses about their projects and product needs.
  • Stock windows, doors and other items related to the millwork department.
  • Demonstrate expert product and services knowledge in answering questions on special orders and install sales.

Forensic Lab Coordinator / Teachers Assistant

Methodist University
, NC
10.2010 - 04.2018
  • Operate, maintain and teach the use of laboratory equipment to include The KRIMESITE Imager (RUVIS) systems, Alternate Light sources; Gold Panther, BlueMaxx, MegaMaxx three, Cyanoacrylate Fuming Chambers, Digital Forensic Evidence Examination Station (FXE), DFO Chamber, Nikon D5200 digital camera, Electrostatic Dust Print Lifter, Focus3D Laser Scanner, comparison microscope, copy stands, quad pods, tripods, telephoto lenses, macro lenses, laser trajectory systems, personal protective safety equipment.
  • Manage hours and duties of 5-7 laboratory assistants each school semester.
  • Prepare and maintain detailed records of incoming/prospect students, laboratory inventories, travel of students and department faculty.
  • Manage social media sites, publications, and promotional materials for the Applied Forensic Science Program.
  • Manage correspondence and training between departments and students.
  • Manage purchasing and financial coding of department funds.
  • Assist in teaching hands-on methods of crime scene investigation processes to include latent evidence, fingerprints and footprints; powder and chemical development, ballistics, biological/DNA, crime scenes to include vehicles.

Conference/Seminar Coordinator

Methodist University
, NC
10.2010 - 04.2018
  • Coordinated and managed over seven different Homicide training conferences.
  • Managed all communication with over 150 attendees.
  • Managed and documented all certification for over 150 attendees.
  • Supervised arrangements for dinners of guest speakers.
  • Managed and designed publication of media of each seminar and highlight of guest speakers.
  • Coordinated and managed the North Carolina International Association of Identification 2014 conference in Fayetteville North Carolina.
  • Assisted with the North Carolina International Association of Identification 2015 conference in Greensboro North Carolina.

Human Resources Specialist

U.S Army
, NC
06.2004 - 03.2010
  • Typed military and non-military correspondence in draft and final copy.
  • Prepared and maintained officer and enlisted personnel records.
  • Arranged conferences, meetings, and travel reservations for office personnel.
  • Composed, typed, and distributed meeting notes, routine correspondence, and reports.
  • Set up and maintained paper and electronic filing systems for records, correspondence, and other material.
  • Established work procedures and schedules, kept track of the daily work of clerical staff.
  • Managed projects and contributed to committee and team work.
  • Supervised other clerical staff, and provided training and orientation to new staff.
  • Operated office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and phone systems, and used computers for spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and other applications.
  • Requesting, Receiving and issuing of supplies and equipment.
  • Responsible for accountability and preservation of expandable supplies and equipment.
  • 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, NC

Conference/Seminar Coordinator

01.2004 - 03.2004
  • Assisted in the first International Scientific Assembly of Physicians in Iraq.
  • Established international communication links to the US and UK.
  • Recruited academic and employment of 32 international medical experts.
  • Coordinated with executive committees of Iraqi physicians in conference planning, security, facility improvements, media coverage and budgets.

Timeline

Autopsy Technician

10.2023 - Current

Forensic Scientist

06.2021 - 03.2025

Associate

Home Depot
05.2019 - 01.2021

Forensic Lab Coordinator / Teachers Assistant

Methodist University
10.2010 - 04.2018

Conference/Seminar Coordinator

Methodist University
10.2010 - 04.2018

Human Resources Specialist

U.S Army
06.2004 - 03.2010

Conference/Seminar Coordinator

01.2004 - 03.2004

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