Kate West

Senior Toxicology Reporting Scientist at AlphaBiolabs

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A highly qualified and respected Senior Toxicology Reporting Scientist, Kate joined AlphaBiolabs in 2018, bringing a wealth of experience from a background in forensic science.

A specialist in the examination of biological samples, Kate’s main responsibilities include writing Statement of Witness and Certificate of Analysis reports for legally-instructed drug and alcohol tests, and mentoring and training other members of the Toxicology Reporting team.

Kate holds an MSc in Forensic Toxicology by Research and a BSc with Honours in Biomedical Science and has previously been called upon to give evidence in court, reporting on complex child cases.

Education

  • MSc Forensic Toxicology by Research
  • BSc with Honours in Biomedical Science

Member of:

  • Society of Hair Testing (SoHT)

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