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Laboratory Development & Operations
Expert guidance for building, expanding, and modernizing forensic laboratory capabilities.
TrueNorth Forensic Consulting advises public agencies, laboratories, and organizations on the strategic development of forensic laboratory operations. Engagements focus on technical feasibility, quality infrastructure, and long-term sustainability, ensuring laboratory capabilities are designed to meet both operational needs and legal scrutiny.
12+
Years of hands-on forensic laboratory experience
Areas of expertise
New laboratory startup consulting
Technology selection and implementation strategy
Grant writing and technical justification
Capacity planning and workflow design
New Laboratory Startup Advisory
Strategic planning for new forensic DNA laboratories
Guidance on laboratory design, infrastructure, and equipment selection
Development of quality system frameworks and validation roadmaps
Support through early operational and accreditation phases
Technology Selection & Implementation Strategy
Independent assessment of forensic technologies and vendors
Workflow integration planning for new instrumentation and methods
Risk assessment related to validation, training, and scalability
Implementation timelines aligned with accreditation and casework readiness
Grant Writing & Technical Justification
Technical content development for forensic laboratory grants
Justification of technology, staffing, and infrastructure needs
Alignment of grant proposals with operational and accreditation requirements
Capacity & Workflow Planning
Evaluation of laboratory throughput and bottlenecks
Recommendations for workflow optimization and automation
Strategic planning to support backlog reduction and future growth
