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Cornelius Patrick Labella
National Doping Testing Laboratory (NDTL)
Lincoln,LIN
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Desired Job Title
Laboratory TechnicianForensic Investigator Intern
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RemoteOn-SiteHybrid
Location:
Lincoln, GB
Open to relocation:
Yes
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1
Certification
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year of professional experience
A highly analytical Postgraduate Researcher in Forensic Toxicology with a strong academic foundation in separation sciences, post-mortem toxicology interpretation, and digital forensics. Demonstrates a proven track record of independent research, including peer-reviewed publications in forensic identification technologies and hands-on investigation into novel psychoactive substances (NPS). Methodical in executing complex analytical workflows, instrumentation calibration, and validation under stringent compliance frameworks (ISO/IEC 17025 / WADA).
Work History
Laboratory Technician
10 Months- Executed high-throughput sample preparation (centrifugation, aliquoting, dilution, and purification) of biological matrices (blood and urine) for prohibited substances analysis.
- Operated and maintained advanced analytical systems, including LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, and IRMS workflows.
- Ensured meticulous chain-of-custody logging, labeling, and storage of regulatory A and B samples.
- Maintained and calibrated laboratory instrumentation in strict compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 and WADA ISL standards to avoid sample cross-contamination or degradation.
Forensic Investigator Intern
1 Month- Assisted in active fire scene investigations, evaluating combustion science and burn patterns to establish points of origin and causation.
- Collected, documented, and preserved physical and photographic evidence using standardized forensic recovery techniques.
- Utilized GC-MS, advanced microscopy, and spectroscopy to analyze chemical traces and accelerants recovered from fire scenes.
- Drafted rigorous, objective forensic investigation reports for legal and insurance claim verification pipelines.
- Conducted digital background checks, open-source intelligence (OSINT) social media investigations, and supported witness interview tracking.
Education
Master of Science (MSc) - Forensic Toxicology
- Expected Completion: September 2026
- Current Standing: Tracking toward Merit
- Core Advanced Modules: Drugs, Alcohol, and Poison Analysis, Hyphenated Methods of Analysis, Identification of Endogenous Compounds, GC-MS and HPLC Working Principles, Calibration of Instrumentation.
Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons.) - Forensic Science
- Classification: First-Class Division
- Key Domain Competencies: Forensic Toxicology, DNA Analysis and Interpretation, Digital Forensics (Computer Science), Forensic Anthropology and Odontology, Forensic Psychology, Chemistry, Forensic Dermatoglyphics, and Crime Scene Investigation.
- GPA: First-Class Division
Skills
Chromatography & Mass Spectrometry: Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS
GC-MS/MS)
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC).
Spectrometry & Optical Techniques: UV-Vis Spectrometry
Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry (IRMS)
Microscopy
and Spectroscopy.
Wet Lab Workflows: Complex sample preparation including centrifugation
micro-aliquoting
matrix dilution
solid-phase extraction (SPE)
and liquid-liquid extraction (LLE) purification.
Compliance & Informatics: ISO/IEC 17025 Quality Management Systems
WADA International Standard for Laboratories (ISL)
Automatic Fingerprints Identification System (AFIS)
and advanced data analysis/curve-fitting via Microsoft Excel.
Affiliations
- Active Member of the London Toxicology Group.
- Active Member of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences.
- Course Ambassador for DemED Global at the University of Cambridge.
Certification
- Diploma in Practical Psychology.
- Diploma in Environmental Health and Safety Management
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
National Doping Testing Laboratory (NDTL)
10.2024 - 08.2025Read More
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University of Lincoln
Master of Science (MSc) from Forensic Toxicology
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PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
- Labella, C. P., et al. (2026). "Tracing Identity from Teeth to Technology: Artificial Intelligence in Forensic Dental Identification." Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology, Volume 19.
- Labella, C. P. (Expected 2026). "A fatal cardiac dysrhythmia of a 32-year-old male associated with the Thiophene Stimulant Methiopropamine: A Case Study."
- Focus: Case analysis exploring the mechanism of cardiotoxicity, post-mortem distribution profiles, and interpretive forensic challenges of thiophene-ring novel psychoactive substances (NPS).
RESEARCH & METHODOLOGICAL EXPERIENCE
- Postgraduate Dissertation | University of Lincoln, UK
- Title: Kinetic Photodegradation Profiles of Drug Molecules and Toxic Dyes using Spectrometric and Chromatographic Workflows (In Progress)
- Supervised by: Dr. Souvik Roy
- Methodology: Designing and executing laboratory protocols to track the light-induced degradation pathways of target drug molecules and toxic dyes.
- Instrumentation: Heavy utilization of High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and UV-Vis Spectrometry for kinetic quantification, structural monitoring, and separation optimization.