Jezelle Charles
Scientific Officer II - Forensic Toxicologist at Trinidad and Tobago Forensic Science Centre at Trinidad and Tobago Forensic Science Centre- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certificate of Completion in Building Better Work Relationships
American Management AssociationApr, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Leadership and Governance During Times of Crisis
Syracuse University - Maxwell SchoolFeb, 2013- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Trinidad and Tobago
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1 - 100 Employee
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Scientific Officer II - Forensic Toxicologist at Trinidad and Tobago Forensic Science Centre
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Jan 2019 - Present
Toxicology Section• Examination and analysis of biological samples for the presence of illegal drugs, pharmaceutical drugs, agricultural poisons, alcohol, carbon monoxide and cyanide using analytical techniques such as GC-MS, GC-NPD, GC-FID Headspace, VIVA E-Enzyme immunoassay, ELISA, UV-VIS Spectrophotometry and microdiffusion.• Responsible for the examination and analysis of all Road Traffic Accidents cases submitted to the Trinidad and Tobago Forensic Science Centre• Examination and analysis of exhibits for the presence of illegal drugs, pharmaceutical drugs, agricultural poisons and alcohol using analytical techniques such as GC-MS, GC-NPD, GC-FID Headspace and Microdiffusion.• Method and instrument validation.• Delivery of expert testimony in courts of law.• Supervision and training of junior staff, On-the-Job Trainees and University Interns.• Maintaining, recording and ensuring the integrity and security of exhibits.• Represents the Trinidad and Tobago Forensic Science Centre on the National Drug Council (Drug information Network of Trinidad and Tobago).• Preparation of reports for submission to the National Drug Council of Trinidad and Tobago.• Preparation of reports for submission to the Crime and Problem Analysis division of the TTPS.• Assistance with the accreditation process in force at the Toxicology Laboratory.• Quality Control implementation and management.• Prepares and evaluates Tender Documents for minor equipment purchases.• Interacts with suppliers for the acquisition of materials, supplies and service.• Delivery of tours and lectures to secondary and tertiary level academic institutions and other military and paramilitary organizations.• Stays abreast of changes in legislation relating to the TTFSC. Show less
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Scientific Officer I - Forensic Toxicologist
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Dec 2001 - Present
Assists in the management of the operations of the Toxicology Section and ensures compliance with the Quality System.Examines and analyses biological specimens and other materials for the presence of illicit and pharmaceutical drugs.Delivers expert testimony in courtMaintaining, recording and ensuring the integrity and security of exhibitsPreparation of reports for submission to the National Drug Council of Trinidad and Tobagoand the Crime and Problem Analysis division of the Trinidad and Tobago Police ServiceAssistance with the accreditation process in force at the LaboratoryPrepares and evaluates Tender Documents for minor equipment purchasesInteracts with suppliers for the acquisition of materials and suppliesDelivery of tours and lectures to secondary and tertiary level academic institutions and other military and paramilitary organizations Show less
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Scientific Officer I - Forensic Toxicologist
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Dec 2001 - Present
Examination and analysis of biological samples for the presence of illegal drugs, agricultural poisons, alcohol, carbon monoxide and cyanide using the analytical techniques GC-MS, GC-NPD, GC-FID Headspace, VIVA E-Enzyme immunoassay, UV-VIS Spectrophotometry and microdiffusionExamination and analysis of exhibits for the presence of illegal drugs, agricultural poisons and alcohol using the analytical techniques GC-MS, GC-NPD, GC-FID Headspace and microdiffusion.Delivery of expert testimony in courts of lawMaintaining, recording and ensuring the integrity and security of exhibitsPreparation of reports for submission to the National Drug Council of Trinidad and TobagoPreparation of reports for submission to the Crime and Problem Analysis division of the Trinidad and Tobago Police ServiceAssistance with the accreditation process in force at the LaboratoryPrepares and evaluates Tender Documents for minor equipment purchasesInteracts with suppliers for the acquisition of materials and suppliesDelivery of tours and lectures to secondary and tertiary level academic institutions and other military and paramilitary organizations Show less
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Scientific Officer II ( Firearms) Trinidad and Tobago Forensic Science Centre
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Nov 2017 - Jan 2019
Firearms Section• Administrative Management of the Firearms Section.• Assignment of Firearms cases to Scientific Officers.• Provide guidance in the preparation of the Standard Operating Procedures for the Firearms Section.• Organization of the calibration of weighing Instruments and Microscopes.• Preparation of annual, quarterly and other reports related to the TTFSC.Toxicology Section• Examination and analysis of biological samples for the presence of illegal drugs, pharmaceutical drugs, agricultural poisons, alcohol, carbon monoxide and cyanide using analytical techniques such as GC-MS, GC-NPD, GC-FID Headspace, VIVA E-Enzyme immunoassay, ELISA, UV-VIS Spectrophotometry and microdiffusion.• Responsible for the examination and analysis of all Road Traffic Accidents cases submitted to the Trinidad and Tobago Forensic Science Centre• Examination and analysis of exhibits for the presence of illegal drugs, pharmaceutical drugs, agricultural poisons and alcohol using analytical techniques such as GC-MS, GC-NPD, GC-FID Headspace and Microdiffusion.• Method and instrument validation.• Delivery of expert testimony in courts of law.• Supervision and training of junior staff, On-the-Job Trainees and University Interns.• Represents the Trinidad and Tobago Forensic Science Centre on the National Drug Council (Drug information Network of Trinidad and Tobago).• Preparation of reports for submission to the National Drug Council of Trinidad and Tobago.• Preparation of reports for submission to the Crime and Problem Analysis division of the TTPS.• Assistance with the accreditation process in force at the Toxicology Laboratory.• Quality Control implementation and management.• Prepares and evaluates Tender Documents for minor equipment purchases.• Interacts with suppliers for the acquisition of materials, supplies and service.• Stays abreast of changes in legislation relating to the TTFSC. Show less
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New York Office of the Chief Medical Officer
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Manhattan, New York
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Fellow
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Apr 2013 - Jun 2013
Research and development Research and development
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Virginia Department of Forensic Science
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United States
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Forensic Toxicology intern/Fellow
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Mar 2013 - Apr 2013
Research and Development Research and Development
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Virginia Commonwealth University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Forensic Toxicology Fellow
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Sep 2012 - Apr 2013
Research and Development with Dr. Alphonse Poklis Research and Development with Dr. Alphonse Poklis
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Legal Clerk
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Jun 1998 - Sep 2000
Database creation and maintainance for all service stations in Trinidad and Tobago Database creation and maintainance for all service stations in Trinidad and Tobago
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Education
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2012 - 2013
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Post graduate coursework, Pharmacology and Toxicology -
2010 - 2010
Indiana University School of Law—Bloomington
Certificate, DUID, Alcohol - Testing Litigation -
2006 - 2009
University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology and Human Resource Management -
2000 - 2001
University of Strathclyde
MSc., Forensic Sciences -
1995 - 1998
University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus
BSc, Chemistry
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