Forensic science technicians aid criminal investigations by collecting and analyzing evidence. Technicians often specialize in either crime scene or laboratory analysis.
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- Forensic Science Technicians
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
What do they typically do
- Analyze crime scenes to determine what evidence should be collected and how
- Take photographs and make sketches of the crime scene
- Record observations and findings, such as the location and position of evidence
- Collect evidence, including weapons, fingerprints, and bodily fluids
- Catalog and preserve evidence for transfer to crime labs
- Reconstruct crime scenes
- Perform chemical, biological, and microscopic analyses on evidence taken from crime scenes
- Examine results of DNA analyses of biological substances, such as hair and skin cells, and other evidence for their significance to investigations
- Consult with experts in specialized fields, such as toxicology (the study of poisons and their effect on the body) and odontology (a branch of forensic medicine that concentrates on teeth)
- Prepare technical reports, including statistical analyses of forensic evidence
- Operate, maintain, and clean laboratory facilities and equipment
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Job Growth +1.8%
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- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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