Sydney Rogo
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dedicated criminalist skilled in forensic analysis and evidence management. Proven expertise in maintaining compliance and ensuring integrity of evidence, with a strong commitment to teamwork and problem-solving.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Criminalist
San Diego Sheriff's Office Regional Crime Laboratory
San Diego, CA
03.2022 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assists in Crime Lab support operations, examination and inventory of evidence collected from law enforcement investigations, including blood and urine samples.
- Maintained accurate chain of custody records and uploaded data from fluid analysis batches to ensure compliance with SOP criteria and integrity of evidence.
- Authorized in the use of the Agilent Technologies gas chromatograph flame ionization detector (GC-FID) with headspace sampler for fluid alcohol testing.
- Performs maintenance on all Agilent Technologies GC-FID instruments and Peak Scientific Hydrogen Generators, Nitrogen Generators, and Zero-Air Generators.
- Manages scheduling and execution of preventative maintenance and service requests with contract vendors for analytical instrumentation to ensure optimal performance.
- Prepares detailed technical reports based on fluid alcohol analysis findings.
- Authorized in maintenance and calibration of Intoximeters, Inc. EC/IR II evidential breath instruments.
- Ensures uninterrupted operations by regularly managing supply orders and restocking as needed.
- Ensured proper documentation and storage of all certificates of analysis (COAs) and material safety data sheets (MSDS) for certified ethanol standards to maintain compliance and accessibility.
- Ensured all ordered and received certified ethanol standards met NIST traceability standards to maintain quality assurance.
- Adheres to Crime Lab Quality Manual and Technical Manual guidelines in accordance with ANAB ISO/IEC 17025 standards.
- Adheres to Title 17 CA Department of Public Health regulations to perform forensic alcohol analyst.
- Completed training and assessment to qualify as a forensic alcohol analyst under Title 17 guidelines.
- Participated in lab-wide and section-specific internal audits to ensure compliance with ANAB accreditation assessments.
- Provided expert testimony in court regarding analysis and interpretation of alcohol results. witness.
- Currently in training to operate Sciex LC/MS/MS and QTRAP instruments for drug toxicology analysis.
Forensic Scientist: Toxicology
Orange County Crime Lab
Santa Ana, CA
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Conducted forensic analysis of physical evidence using advanced laboratory techniques and instrumentation.
- Documented and maintained accurate records for case files, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to provide expert testimony in court proceedings.
- Utilized chain of custody procedures to preserve evidence integrity throughout investigative processes.
Forensic Technician Trainee
Orange County Crime Lab
Santa Ana, CA
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Forensic Chemistry Division, including the Forensic Alcohol, Toxicology, and Controlled Substances sections.
- Conducted forensic analyses of evidence to support criminal investigations and legal proceedings.
- Maintained detailed records and documentation of all forensic processes and findings.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to collect and analyze crime scene evidence.
- Oversaw the chain of custody for all collected samples, ensuring integrity and compliance with legal standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06-2018
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and responsible
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Calm under pressure
- Problem resolution
- Decision-making
- Verbal communication
Timeline
Criminalist
San Diego Sheriff's Office Regional Crime Laboratory
03.2022 - Current
Forensic Scientist: Toxicology
Orange County Crime Lab
08.2020 - 02.2022
Forensic Technician Trainee
Orange County Crime Lab
11.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of California, Irvine