Forensic Science Technician L.G. by Lauren Gurkin

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Forensic Science Technician L.G.

Published on Nov 21, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

FORENSIC SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

LAUREN GURKIN

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Job Description
A forensic science technician helps investigate crimes by collecting and analyzing physical evidence. Most forensic science technicians spend more time writing reports than being in the forensic field.
analyze crime scenes to determine what and how evidence should be collected.

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Education and Training

For education and training you typically need at least a bachelors degree in natural sciences, such as chemistry or biology. On-the-job training is usually also required for those who investigate the crime scenes and for those who work in labs.
Important qualities to have are good communication skills, composure, critical thinking skills, detail oriented, math and science skills, and problem solving.

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Average Pay
They average pay for a forensic science technician at median annual wage for forensic technicians was around $52,840.00 in May of 2012.

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Job Outlook
Employment of forensic science technicians is projected to grow 6% from 2012 to 2022, slower than the average for all other occupations.
Competition for jobs should be strong because of the substantial interest in forensic science and crime scene investigation that has been generated by popular media.

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Work Environment
Places you could work would be places like police departments/offices, crime laboratories, morgues, and medical examiner/coroner offices.
Crime scene investigators travel all around their jurisdictions, which may be cities, countries, or states. Crimes can happen anywhere.

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"The important thing is to never stop questioning."
-Albert Einstein

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Lauren Gurkin