Zeel Naik
Medical Examiner Investigator at Johnson County Iowa- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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D-ABMDI
AMERICAN BOARD OF MEDICOLEGAL DEATH INVESTIGATORSJul, 2023- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Johnson County Iowa
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Medical Examiner Investigator
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Jun 2022 - Present
-Perform forensic death investigations to include such deaths as decomposed and skeletal remains, suicide, homicide, accidental, sudden unexplained infant deaths, fire, drowning, drug or poison related, motor vehicle, environmental exposure and in-custody deaths. Act as a representative of the Department and consult with the medical examiner during the investigation. -Perform routine duties associated with investigations and autopsies, particularly external examinations, identification procedures, investigative and clerical duties, as well as transmittal of results of autopsy and investigation to appropriate law enforcement agencies and other involved persons as directed by law. -Measure, describe, photograph and record observations and witness statements at death scenes. -Prepare cremation permits, initiate investigation if necessary and promptly transmit permit to requesting funeral directors. -Serve as a liaison with the medical examiner on-call concerning autopsies, investigations, media relations and cremation permits. -Transport bodies in the designated vehicle or arrange for their transportation. Ensure proper identification, receipt, transfer, secure custody and adherence to infection control precautions. -Prepare and submit preliminary investigative reports, forms and permits to the Department office prior to the end of work shift. -Assist in obtaining clinical specimens that were collected at hospitals and arrange shipment to locations as directed. -Obtain and review documents and records which may include medical records, photographs, dental records, x-rays and other items of evidentiary nature for identification and/or investigative purposes. -Follow-up on cases as guided by information developed through autopsy, interview, investigation and/or laboratory findings. -Perform compassionate death notifications to next-of-kin as soon as possible. Follow up with families as directed by policy. -Present clear and accurate court testimony. Show less
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Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory
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Biotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Forensic Scientist (Mitochondrial DNA, Family Reference and Laboratory Automation Division)
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Sep 2021 - Aug 2022
-Perform service casework involving nucDNA and mtDNA quantification, typing and profiling procedures as required -Assist in quality assurance activities such as standards maintenance, equipment preventive maintenance, reagent quality control testing and validation, proficiency testing, and accreditation and certification Perform laboratory processing using the AFDIL most current forensically validated and accredited procedures on various tissue and fluid -Prepare reagents and maintain documentation of reagent prep and Quality Control testing in accordance with AFDIL SOPs -Perform laboratory house-keeping activities such as preparing common laboratory reagents, maintaining appropriate stock levels of expendable supplies, ordering reagents/supplies when needed, recording temperatures, monitoring laboratory equipment, and general cleaning duties within the laboratory -Maintain accurate and complete chain of custody for evidence -Accession of forensic evidence in the Laboratory Information Management System (LISA) ----Responsible for data entry into LISA and the Armed Forces Medical Examiners Tracking System -Assist in developing, optimizing, and/or validating new forensic DNA test methods -Assist with internal and external audit preparation and participation -Self-direct workflow to ensure that all duties are completed weekly -Maintaining ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) accreditation standards and the FBI’s Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories; -Generate documents and reports and assist other sections as deemed necessary by supervisor -Support validation projects focusing on systems with increased sensitivity and discrimination power and advanced development of automated systems -Support research projects focusing on various research projects to include population databasing and working to increase sensitivity, discrimination power, and automated systems for casework applications Show less
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Infinity BiologiX
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior DNA Laboratory Scientist (Extractions Team)
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Sep 2020 - Sep 2021
-Extracting DNA and RNA from saliva samples using magnetic bead-based technology. -Receiving, identifying, and labeling specimens as required for processing. -Maintain departmental production goals to ensure hourly specimen flow to the labs is consistent. -Review, transcribe, and enter demographic and specimen data into the laboratory information system with 100% accuracy by maintaining records and logs. -Recognize specimen problems and refer to designated personnel. -Perform supply maintenance and clean-up duties to help workflow and efficiency. -Perform quality specimen processing, evaluation and results reporting. -Perform daily instrument maintenance, troubleshooting and resolving specimen integrity problems for highthroughput laboratory machines ( Chemagic 360s, Hamiltons, Janus') Perform interpretation of patient results and quality control data. -Participate in Quality Assurance, Calibrations, and Quality Control processes - Maintains knowledge and interpretation of all laboratory policy and SOPs -Practice safe work habits, including complying with all safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations Show less
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Baker Newman Noyes
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United States
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Accounting
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200 - 300 Employee
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Administrative Assistant
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Sep 2019 - Sep 2020
-Answer phones and greet visitors -Schedule appointments and maintain calendars -Schedule and coordinate staff and other meetings -Collate and distribute mail -Prepare communications, such as memos, emails, invoices, reports and other correspondence -Write and edit documents from letters to reports and instructional documents -Create and maintain filing systems, both electronic and physical -Manage accounts and perform bookkeeping -Petty Cash and Transactions Logging and Bookkeeping Show less
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Suffolk County District Attorney's Office (Massachusetts)
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United States
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Law Practice
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100 - 200 Employee
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Legal Intern (Child Protection Unit)
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Jan 2019 - Aug 2019
-Managed Case Load Work -Assisted Forensic Specialists through Victim/ Witness Interviewing -Composed Closing Legal Reports -Drafted Legal Memos, Contracts, Depositions and Pleadings for the ADAS -Conducted Research on Criminal Policy I -Investigating facts and developing legal arguments -Preparing and filing documents with courts -Organizing and archiving the documents related to completed and ongoing cases -Keeping track of changes in legal framework and providing timely updates on these changes Show less
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Medical Assistant (Float Pool)
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May 2016 - Aug 2017
-Scheduling -Patient Check In/ Check Out -Answering Phone Calls -Patient Service -Drawing Blood -Feeding Patients -Reception Duties -Handling PHI -Scheduling -Patient Check In/ Check Out -Answering Phone Calls -Patient Service -Drawing Blood -Feeding Patients -Reception Duties -Handling PHI
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Mom365
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United States
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Photography
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300 - 400 Employee
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Photographer/ Salesperson
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May 2015 - May 2016
-Using Digital SLR photography and handle equipment , including laptop -Utilizing basic computer skills and editing software (Photoshop/Lightroom) -Handling newborn babies -Work independently and sell portrait packages -Using Digital SLR photography and handle equipment , including laptop -Utilizing basic computer skills and editing software (Photoshop/Lightroom) -Handling newborn babies -Work independently and sell portrait packages
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Education
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2019 - 2021
Boston University
M.S, Criminal Justice -
2014 - 2018
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
B.S., Medical and Molecular Biology -
2019 - 2021
Boston University
Graduate Certificate, CyberSecurity and Digital Forensics -
2018 - 2019
Suffolk University Law School
J.D., Law -
2010 - 2014
Toms River High School North
High School Diploma -
2023 - 2023
Des Moines University
CEU, Medical Terminology
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