William Kim
Washington,District Of Columbia
Summary
Meticulous Forensic Scientist ready to bring in-depth knowledge of forensic chemistry to a new team. Proficient in handling hazardous materials with care and identifying and testing evidence. Experienced in finding and identifying novel psychoactive compounds with a career spanning the rise and proliferation of designer synthetic cannabinoids, cathinones, fentanyl analogs and non-traditional opioids. Accurate and detailed with sound critical thinking skills. An excellent grasp of federal and state laws and court processes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Forensic Scientist
D.C. Department Of Forensic Sciences
02.2024 - Current
Currently completing Individual Training Program to begin casework in lab
Primary chemist working on validating new instrumentation (LC-QToF)
Developing new training program for syringe monitoring program
Senior Crime Laboratory Analyst
Florida Department Of Law Enforcement
09.2012 - 01.2024
Performed forensic chemistry analysis and rendered testimony in court
Performed quality control and performance checks on instruments Regional representative on Drug Research Team from 2015-2019 Regional representative on Quality Assurance Committee from 2019-2020
Performed validation studies on sample extraction techniques as well as analytical procedures
Provided training for new analysts
Laboratory Technician (III)
Beta Analytic
11.2010 - 07.2012
Performed sample preparation and pretreatment
Performed graphitzation of sample at every step
Performed sample loading and tuning of Accelerator Mass Spectrometer
Performed loading and operation of Isotopic Ratio Mass Spectrometer
Laboratory Research Assistant
University Of Miami
05.2010 - 11.2010
Supervised undergraduate night labs in chemistry department Instructed and supervised student workers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Elon University
Elon, NC05.2010
Skills
- Analysis of forensic instrumental data
- Operation and quality control for Gas Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, IR/UV Spectrometry
- Preparing, writing and reviewing reports
- Data analysis for studies
- Providing training in data analysis and forensic chemistry
- Writing Standard Operating Procedure and Policy in compliance with ISO 17025 standards
Accomplishments
FIU Summer 2017 Forensic Science Workshop -Challenges of identifying Designer Drugs
CLIC Annual Training Seminar Workshop Louisville Kentucky 2018 -Application of the QuEChERS extraction technique to forensics chemistry
Affiliations
- Clandestine Laboratory Investigating Chemists Societyy
Timeline
Forensic Scientist
D.C. Department Of Forensic Sciences
02.2024 - Current
Senior Crime Laboratory Analyst
Florida Department Of Law Enforcement
09.2012 - 01.2024
Laboratory Technician (III)
Beta Analytic
11.2010 - 07.2012
Laboratory Research Assistant
University Of Miami
05.2010 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Elon University
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