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ANAYA BAID 

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FORENSIC SCIENCE TECHNICIAN-leveraging 6+ years of experience

Efficient forensic science technician experienced in aiding criminal investigations by collecting and analyzing evidence. Proficient in analyzing crime scenes to determine what evidence should be collected and how, taking photographs of the crime scene and evidence, making sketches of the crime scene, recording observations and findings, etc. Ability to collect evidence, including weapons, fingerprints, and bodily fluids, catalogue and preserve evidence for transfer to crime labs, and reconstruct crime scenes. 

PROFILE SUMMARY

• Proficient in performing chemical, biological, and microscopic analyses on evidence taken from crime scenes
• Efficient in exploring possible links between suspects and criminal activity, using the results of DNA or other scientific analyses
• Experience in consulting with experts in specialized fields, such as toxicology and odontology
• Ability to prepare technical reports and presentations that explain their research and findings

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Criminalist 
• Crime Scene Investigation
• Forensic Biologist
• Forensic Chemist
• Forensic Computer Examination
• Digital Forensic Analyst
• Toxicology
• Autopsy
• Professional Conference

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pontiac, Bangalore I Feb. 2023 – Present

Drug Technician

• Operate and maintain various instrumentation including but not limited to gas chromatographs with flame ionized detectors and gas chromatographs with mass selective detectors
• Manage case samples in order to maximize efficient use of instrument time
• Interpret data in order to determine proper methods, sufficient mass spectral quality and sufficient quality control measures
• Contribute to instrument maintenance including liner, septa and gold seal changes; Monitoring air and hydrogen generators
• Advanced maintenance such as column maintenance and source cleaning
• Troubleshoot symptoms of instrumentation that would necessitate more complex maintenance from the staff, the instrument team leader or outside service vendor
• Participate in training, competency testing and proficiency testing according to established protocols
• Assist in ensuring the laboratory remains in compliance with the ASCLD\LAB accreditation guidelines, especially the maintenance of instrument and sequence logs
• Follow rigorously all Safety, Method Manual, and Quality Assurance / Quality Control protocols
• Perform the scientific examination, testing, and analysis of evidence by employing laboratory methods
• Evaluate and analyze results, prepares written opinions concerning the identification and comparability of evidence and testifies as an expert witness in a court of law
• Utilize current countywide and/or department-specific software to complete assignments

Tampa, Bangalore I Jan. 2020 – Jan 2023

Forensic Laboratory Pool

• Promoted public safety and strengthen domestic security by providing services in partnership with local, state, and federal criminal justice agencies to prevent, investigate, and solve crimes while protecting Florida’s citizens and visitors
• Undertook duties and responsibilities vary depending on the discipline and position held
• Performed essential tasks to intake, examine and/or analyse physical evidence associated with criminal investigations
• Assisted with evaluating analytical methods and procedures
• Prepared reagents, maintaining section equipment and logbooks, and performing various quality control checks
• Maintained the laboratory including cleaning laboratory work areas and equipment
• Conducted seizure of digital evidence from on-site search locations while minimizing possible data loss
• Preserved and archived digital evidence using forensic best practices
• Maintained proper chain of custody of evidence and associated documentation
• Interfaced with a case agent and developing analysis plan to meet agent’s needs
• Utilized authorized forensic tools to perform forensic imaging and extraction from digital media
• Wrote clear reports that accurately presented forensic findings and detailed notes to ensure those results are repeatable
• Testified in court, grand jury, or other legal proceedings through testimony, sworn affidavits, or other legal instruments
• Guided and trained on emerging technology and new techniques to forensic personnel as needed
• Performed other laboratory forensic functions as assigned

Crimes Corp, Bangalore I Nov. 2018 – Nov. 2020

Forensic Investigator

• Conducted timely, organized and complete forensic investigations
• Documented, obtained, analysed, and presented evidence against those who have committed crimes in the city
• Investigated crime scenes by means of collecting, documenting, analysing, and presenting evidence
• Examined, processed, and documented crime scenes by use of various techniques including photography, digital video, laser scanning, measurements and diagrams
• Prepared objective and thorough investigative reports
• Established and maintained liaisons with police department personnel, laboratory technicians and court personnel to inform all parties of investigations and reports
• Provided testimony in court and present physical, documentary and photographic evidence collected
• Documented and maintained files of latent prints recovered in investigations
• Composed accurate, detailed-oriented lab reports based on sample and exhibit analysis
• Managed all incoming and outgoing samples and exhibits
• Maintained tracking and retention of all samples and exhibits submitted for analysis and/or identification
• Supported the physical and electronic filing database for exhibit storage and documentation

Oak Ridge Institute of Science and Technology, Bangalore I Oct. 2017 – Oct. 2018

Forensic Scientist

• Enhanced professional development and increased research capabilities and contributions by participating in forensic research initiatives utilizing state-of-the-art equipment under the mentorship of senior scientist
• Contributed in detection of explosives and drugs
• Facilitated characterization and comparison of forensic materials, and elemental analysis of trace evidence
• Engaged in mass spectrometry applications to chemical and biological analyses
• Developed instrumental methods, evaluation of field portable instrumentation, and advancement of techniques for imaging and visualization
• Conducted searches of scientific literature, designed experimental plans, and organised field tests
• Performed analytical laboratory analyses
• Analysed instrumental data/ documenting results
• Prepared and presented research findings to diverse audiences, both orally and in writing
• Dried all damp, wet and decomposed articles submitted per evidence handling protocols to ensure the integrity of evidence subjected to scientific analysis
• Handled other forms of forensic evidence such as firearms, broken glass, syringes, malodorous materials, body parts, bodily fluids, photographs, caustic, toxic, carcinogenic and other hazardous substances and materials in conformance with all applicable policies, procedures and protocols for evidence

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS 

• M.Sc. (Forensic Science) Christ University Bangalore 2017
• B.Sc. (Forensic Science) MCC Bangalore 2015

PERSONAL DOSSIER

Languages Known: English, Kannada & Hindi 

~References and other documents available upon request ~