Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Timeline
Intern

Tala Saah

Murfreesboro,TN

Summary

Dedicated Forensic Science student with hands-on experience in laboratory research, forensic fieldwork, and evidence handling. Skilled in data collection, documentation, and maintaining safety protocols. Experience supporting research in molecular biology and participating in forensic recovery operations. Seeking a lab assistant or technician role to apply technical and analytical skills in a professional laboratory setting.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Intern

Murfreesboro Police Dept Forensic Services Unit
Murfreesboro, TN
01.2026 - 04.2026
  • 200+ hours
  • Follow CJIS security and privacy protocols
  • Assist with forensic procedures, evidence handling, packaging, and labeling
  • Observe physical and chemical processing of forensic evidence
  • Observe evidence photography and chain of custody procedures
  • Shadow emergency communications and 911 dispatch
  • Observe interviews in Criminal Investigations Division
  • Police ride along

Server

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Murfreesboro, TN
09.2024 - 12.2025
  • Manage front-of-house operations, coordinate with kitchen staff, and ensure smooth guest flow
  • Handle phone calls, multiple takeout orders simultaneously, follow food packaging and safety protocols

Education

Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
05.2027

Skills

  • Laboratory safety
  • Data collection & analysis
  • Scientific observation & reporting
  • Forensic recovery techniques
  • Teamwork & collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving

Certification

  • Advanced Forensic Man Tracking, Mountain Tracker's Assoc. - 2025
  • Citizen's Police Academy, Murfreesboro Police Dept - 2025
  • Clinical Medical Assistant, NHA - June 2025 to current
  • Alternative Splicing of ATM-1 Exon 3 in Response to Temperature Stress in Nematodes, MTSU Biology Undergraduate Research - 2024
  • OSHA-10 Training - 2020
  • Pharmacy Technician, NHA - 2021 to 2023

Affiliations

General Student Affiliate Member, American Academy of Forensic Sciences, (AAFS) - 2026 to current

Timeline

Intern

Murfreesboro Police Dept Forensic Services Unit
01.2026 - 04.2026

Server

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
09.2024 - 12.2025

Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science

Middle Tennessee State University
Tala Saah