Carrie Sutherland joined the NFSTC in June 2005 as the Senior Physical Scientist. As the onsite DNA analyst, she is responsible for validating DNA instruments, providing laboratory support and instruction for workshops and DNA academies, participating in compliance audits of DNA laboratories, contributing to the creation of a laboratory training manual for the President's DNA Initiative - Analyst Training project, and for maintaining proficiency for STR DNA testing.

Debbie Figarelli serves as DNA Technical Leader at the National Forensic Science Technology Center. Debbie assists with the development of DNA training programs and participates in compliance audits of DNA laboratories.