Drug Chemistry

The Drug Chemistry section performs the identification of controlled substances according to Louisiana RS 40:964.

Common submissions to the drug chemistry section of a crime laboratory include pharmaceuticals, powders, crudely made tablets or capsules, pieces of paper or plastic film, liquids and botanical material.

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  • Chemistry Section Supervisor

    Bachelor of Science (Chemical Engineering) - University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH)

  • Senior Forensic Scientist

    Master of Science (Forensic Science) - University of Central Oklahoma (Edmond, OK)

    Bachelor of Science (Biological Science) - Louisiana State University - Shreveport (Shreveport, LA)

  • Alexandria Laboratory Supervisor

    Master of Natural Science (Chemistry) - Louisiana State University (Baton, Rouge, LA)

    Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry) - Northwestern State University (Natchitoches, LA)

  • Forensic Scientist II

    Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) - Grambling State University (Grambling, LA)

  • Forensic Scientist I

    Bachelor of Science (Chemistry, Math/Physics) - Grambling State University (Grambling, LA)

  • Forensic Scientist I

    Bachelor of Science (Biology) - Northwestern State University (Natchitoches, LA)