Texas DPS: October 12, 1989 – Present
Forensic Scientist September 01, 2005 - Present
DNA Section Supervisor May 2002 – August 31, 2004
Criminalist VI – Texas DPS Crime Laboratory (McAllen) August 1997 – April 2002
Criminalist V - Texas DPS Crime Laboratory (McAllen) October 1992 – August 1997
Criminalist IV - Texas DPS Crime Laboratory (McAllen) - October 1990 - October 1992
Criminalist III - Texas DPS Crime Laboratory (McAllen) - May 1990 - Oct. 1990
Criminalist III - Texas DPS Crime Laboratory (Austin) - October 1989 - April 1990
Duties: Oversee two DNA analysts, DNA Technical leader, responsible for day to day operation of the DNA Lab. Perform chemical analysis and comparisons on all physical evidence; interpret data, prepare reports and provide courtroom testimony. Maintain serology instruments, stay abreast of new techniques and new literature; assist and instruct law enforcement officers in the proper collection and storage of physical evidence.
Knapp Medical Center (Weslaco, TX)
Medical Technologist - Sept. 1987 - Sept. 1989
Medical Technologist Assistant - May 1987 - Aug. 1987
Duties: Perform Laboratories tests in: Hematology, Hematology special stains, assist on Bone Marrow extractions, Urinalysis: macro, micro, and chemical examinations; Coagulation studies; Blood Bank duties: type blood, screen for unexpected antibodies, crossmatch blood, platelets and plasma. Also to perform test in Serology, Chemistry, Special Chemistry and Microbiology; evaluate, interpret, and report data to physician for proper medical evaluation of patients.