Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
CONFERENCES & SEMINARS
PUBLICATIONS
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Vianca Coral Nogué Guzmán

San Juan

Summary

Forensic Scientist with specialized expertise in Drug Chemistry and Latent Fingerprint Examination. Experienced in analytical and comparative techniques, with hands-on laboratory work and strong attention to detail. Known for solid critical thinking, clear communication, and a collaborative mindset. Highly motivated to contribute to forensic teams through accuracy, continuous learning, and commitment to scientific integrity.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

SMK LLC.
San Juan, Puerto Rico
01.2026 - Current

Budtender

EL MEDICINAL DISPENSARY
San Juan, PR
11.2023 - Current

Headbudtender

APOTEKA DISPENSARY
Trujillo Alto, PR
08.2023 - 11.2023

Budtender

APOTEKA DISPENSARY
Trujillo Alto, PR
03.2023 - 08.2023

Instructor

CARIBBEAN FORENSIC & TECHNICAL COLLEGE
San Juan, PR
07.2023 - 07.2023

Budtender

EARTH GIFT DIISPENSARY
Trujillo Alto, PR
12.2022 - 02.2023

Undergraduate Researcher

UPR CAROLINA
Carolina, PR
05.2020 - 06.2022

Education

Certificate - Forensic Dactyloscopy

Caribbean Forensic & Technical College
02-2026

Forensic Science

University of Florida
Gainesville
12-2024

Forensic Science

University of Puerto Rico At Carolina
06-2022

Pharmacy

University of Florida
12-2024

Skills

  • Fast learning
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Organization skills
  • Fluent in English and Spanish
  • FTIR, XRD, Microscopy
  • MS Office
  • Communication skills
  • Team leadership
  • Goal setting
  • Sales techniques
  • Inventory management

CONFERENCES & SEMINARS

  • Standard Guide for Sampling Sized Drugs, 11/2022
  • Glock Pistol Toolmarks: A Literature Review and Introduction of Undocumented Toolmarks, 07/2022
  • Exploration of Breech Face Subclass Characteristics, 05/2022
  • The Effect of Time on Rusted Firearm Identification, 05/2022
  • 2022 Firearm and Toolmarks Policy and Practice Forum, 05/2022
  • Functioning of Control and Custody of Evidence, 02/2022
  • A New Approach to Forensic Science Education: Forensic Pattern Analysis, 02/2022
  • The Science of Forensic Entomology, 02/2022
  • Recognizing and Documenting Ghost Guns, 02/2022
  • NIJ Funded Research on Firearms in Urban Cities: Advancing Scientific Evidence to Inform Practice, 11/2021
  • Forensic Ballistics Course, 08/2021
  • Current Trends in Seized Drugs Analysis, 09/2021
  • TIAFT Educational Symposium, 05/2020
  • SCXRDF Users Meeting: Synthesis of Transition Metal Complexes based on 1- carboxylate pyrene and tris(aminoethyl)amine (TREN) ligands, 02/2020
  • Rites and Taboos of Death, 11/2019
  • The Other Exile: The Demons of Justice, 11/2019
  • The use of the polygraph in the case of José Caro, 11/2019
  • 9.º Conference Science, Environment and Society: Forensic Sciences and their work, at the service of justice, in Puerto Rican society., 04/2019
  • Branding For Scientists and Mediatic Abstract, 03/2019

PUBLICATIONS

New Copper Carboxylate Pyrene Dimers: Synthesis, Crystal Structure, Hirshfeld Surface Analysis And Electrochemical Characterization. Acta Crysta. (2024). E80(1). pp. 1-9.

Timeline

Manager

SMK LLC.
01.2026 - Current

Budtender

EL MEDICINAL DISPENSARY
11.2023 - Current

Headbudtender

APOTEKA DISPENSARY
08.2023 - 11.2023

Instructor

CARIBBEAN FORENSIC & TECHNICAL COLLEGE
07.2023 - 07.2023

Budtender

APOTEKA DISPENSARY
03.2023 - 08.2023

Budtender

EARTH GIFT DIISPENSARY
12.2022 - 02.2023

Undergraduate Researcher

UPR CAROLINA
05.2020 - 06.2022

Certificate - Forensic Dactyloscopy

Caribbean Forensic & Technical College

Forensic Science

University of Florida

Forensic Science

University of Puerto Rico At Carolina

Pharmacy

University of Florida
Vianca Coral Nogué Guzmán