This document is a resume for Mustapha Zein, a toxicologist with over 3 years of experience working at Expertox Inc in Deer Park, TX. He has proficiency in extraction techniques and the use of analytical instrumentation like HPLC, GC-MS, and ELISA for drug detection in biological samples. Zein also has experience training laboratory technicians, interpreting toxicology requests and results, and presenting his research findings at forensic science conferences. He holds an MS in Forensic Science from Sam Houston State University and speaks English, French, and Arabic fluently.

1. MUSTAPHA ZEIN, MS-FS
2450 lake.dr, Huntsville, TX, 77340
713-548-4965
zein@live.fr
Professional Summary:
Very proficient and meticulous toxicologist with attention to details. Thorough
knowledge of different methods of detection of drugs in biological samples and their significance
in a forensic setting. Adept in explaining highly complex scientific concepts to a wide audience
of professional or non professional in a clear understandable manner for court purposes.
Qualifications:
• Proficient in most extraction techniques such as Solid Phase Extractions (SPE) and
Liquid-Liquid Extractions (LLE) of Biological Specimens
• Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) for presumptive identification of
drugs
• Extensive operational knowledge of analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, GC-MS,
and ELISA
• Skilled in testing blood, urine, hair, nails, meconium samples for poisons and drugs.
• Solid understanding of Chemstation / Mass Hunter software for data analysis
• Familiar with the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS-etox) for result
release to the client
• Strong knowledge of most drug categories, effects and detection methods
Experience:
Toxicologist…………………………………….………Deer Park, TX January, 2016-Present
• Working full time at Expertox. Inc
• Ensures that Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) exist for all testing procedures and
determines that they accurately describe and define the procedures
• Assists, aids, and trains laboratory technicians as needed
• Critical assessment and interpretation of toxicological requests and results

2. • Performs complex testing on a variety of patient/donor samples
• Prepares test solution, compounds and reagents for laboratory personnel to conduct tests
Chemistry laboratory assistant………………………………………Beirut, Lebanon 2008-10
• Trained students to effectively use laboratory material
• Prepared apparatuses (filtration, condensation) for experimental use.
Internship-…..………………………………………………………Houston, TX. Summer 2014
• Interned at the Trace/Firearms division at Harris County Institute of Forensic Science
(June-August 2014)
• Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) Expertise
• Gunshot Residue contamination on evidence packaging project
• Abstract accepted for presentation at American Academy of Forensic Science (AAFS)
• Presented at AAFS in Orlando, FL, (February 2015)
Education:
I. Masters in Forensic Science. Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX
(August 2013- June 2015)
II. Bachelor’s in Biology, Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon (2007,
2012)
Languages: Fluent English, French, and Arabic. (Spoken and written)
Training:
• Bloodborne Pathogen Training, 2013
• Chemical Safety Training, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),
2013