Thomas Rodwell
Rochester,NY
Summary
Volunteered working on a large administrative project scanning case files to store on the county's secured server.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Monroe County Crime Lab
Rochester, NY
03.2022 - Current
- Followed directions from supervisors and completed tasks within appropriate timeframe.
Forensic Chemist II Part Time
Mnroe County Crime Lab
Rochester, NY
07.2017 - 11.2018
- Authored reports presenting findings from detailed analysis.
- Assisted other members of the lab team in conducting experiments or analyzing data.
- Consulted with police officers, attorneys, and medical personnel regarding cases involving forensic chemistry principles or procedures.
- Provided expert testimony in court proceedings related to forensic chemistry investigations.
- Operated sophisticated instruments such as gas chromatographs, mass spectrometers, and Fourier transform infrared spectrophotometers for chemical analysis.
- Maintained laboratory equipment in accordance with safety regulations and manufacturer's instructions.
- Researched scientific literature to stay abreast of advances in analytical techniques used in forensics laboratories.
- Reviewed case files and prepared reports summarizing findings from laboratory tests.
- Conducted laboratory testing on various substances to detect the presence of controlled substances or other illegal drugs.
Forensic Chemist II
Monroe County Crime Lab
Rochester, NY
03.1989 - 09.2016
- Analyzed bloodstains in order to determine their origin and location at the scene of a crime.
- Reviewed case files and prepared reports summarizing findings from laboratory tests.
- Researched scientific literature to stay abreast of advances in analytical techniques used in forensics laboratories.
- Consulted with police officers, attorneys, and medical personnel regarding cases involving forensic chemistry principles or procedures.
- Operated sophisticated instruments such as gas chromatographs, mass spectrometers, and Fourier transform infrared spectrophotometers for chemical analysis.
- Maintained, updated, configured and accurately operated laboratory equipment.
- Authored reports presenting findings from detailed analysis.
- Provided expert testimony in court proceedings related to forensic chemistry investigations.
- Assisted other members of the lab team in conducting experiments or analyzing data.
- Participated in mock trials designed to evaluate the effectiveness of investigative techniques.
- Maintained laboratory equipment in accordance with safety regulations and manufacturer's instructions.
- Conducted laboratory testing on various substances to detect the presence of controlled substances or other illegal drugs.
- Interpreted complex data sets generated by laboratory experiments.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to provide training on proper handling of evidence.
- Prepared detailed records of all test results and conclusions from investigations.
- Applied techniques such as gas and high-performance liquid chromatography.
- Adhered to strict data confidentiality standards to minimize information breaches.
- Presented investigative analytical methods and findings in court.
Education
Master of Science - Physiology
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ05-1977
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
SUNY At Oswego
Oswego, NY05-1975
Skills
- Administrative Support
- Document Management
Timeline
Volunteer
Monroe County Crime Lab
03.2022 - Current
Forensic Chemist II Part Time
Mnroe County Crime Lab
07.2017 - 11.2018
Forensic Chemist II
Monroe County Crime Lab
03.1989 - 09.2016
Master of Science - Physiology
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
SUNY At Oswego
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