Jarrad R. Wagner, Ph.D.

Professor of Forensic Science; Director, Forensic Toxicology and Trace Laboratory

School of Forensic Sciences
Phone: (918) 561-8247

jarrad.wagner@okstate.edu

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Biography

Dr. Jarrad Wagner is a Professor of Forensic Sciences at the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences where he specializes in research and instruction in Forensic Toxicology and Chemistry. In addition to his work in Forensic Toxicology, Dr. Wagner also supervises research in trace evidence and chemical residue analysis, particularly in the clandestine laboratory and post-blast scenarios. 

Dr. Wagner has recently founded the OSU Forensic Toxicology and Trace Laboratory at OSU where his principal focus is working with triple quadrupole LC/MS/MS instruments. He supports forensic and clinical laboratories in method development and validation while also providing training in these areas. 

Professor Wagner formerly served as a Chemist in the Hazardous Materials Response Unit of the FBI Laboratory, where he specialized in crime scene investigations involving hazardous materials throughout the world. Prior to the FBI, his law enforcement experience includes his time as a Forensic Scientist in the Toxicology section of the Orange County (CA) Sheriff-Coroner's office and his service as a Reserve Police Officer in the City of Irvine, CA. Dr. Wagner earned a Ph.D. in Environmental Toxicology from the University of California at Irvine and undergraduate degrees in Biology and Chemistry.

 

Education

Expertise

Drug Screening, Confirmation and Interpretation

 

Research Interests