Forensic Science Technicians
- Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Median Yearly Income
$63,713
Most Common Education Level
Certificate
Projected Job Growth
+8.43%
What do Forensic Science Technicians do?
Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry.
Career Interests Areas
- Investigative
- Conventional
- Realistic
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