Lauren Holliday - Season 01, Episode 05

In this episode of Impairment Perspectives, Dr. Joey Jones sits down with analytical chemist Lauren Holliday to talk about non-linear career paths in forensic toxicology and beyond. They discuss her move from South Carolina to Boston for graduate school, early experiences in evidence accessioning and toxicology, and the mentors who shaped her growth with tools like GC-MS and LC-MS/MS. The conversation also explores her transition into environmental chemistry and pesticide testing at a wastewater treatment plant, highlighting how forensic skills translate across regulated laboratory settings.