Forensic Scientists collaborate with law enforcement to investigate certain crimes and analyze evidence to determine what happened at the crime scene. Many Forensic Scientists complete a majority of their tasks in a laboratory, collecting and studying evidence provided to them by Crime Scene Investigators. They analyze a wide variety of evidence pieces, like fingerprints, hair, bullets, blood and photographs to help law enforcement solve the crime. Forensic Scientists may also arrive on the scene to perform investigative tasks and take notes to help them make more accurate conclusions. They may also be responsible for putting together evidence reports and arriving at court to provide an expert testimony.
Wat doet een Forensic Scientist ?
A Forensic Scientist, or Forensic Science Technician, identifies, collects and examines physical evidence found at a crime scene. Their main duties include analyzing and interpreting blood spatter patterns, making observations of crimes based on autopsies and taking photographs and videos of victims and crime scenes.
Verantwoordelijkheden
Een Forensic Scientist moet in staat zijn om verschillende taken en verantwoordelijkheden te vervullen. Hieronder staan enkele taken en verantwoordelijkheden die een Forensic Scientist moet kunnen uitvoeren:
Providing expert testimony in court to explain laboratory findings
Maintaining and ordering new lab equipment
Interpreting test results
Publishing reports to explain forensic data
Maintaining files and recording lab findings
Performing quality checks on lab supplies, chemicals, etc.
Benodigde vaardigheden
Een concurrerende Forensic Scientist zal bepaalde vaardigheden en kwalificaties hebben, waaronder:
Communication skills
Critical-thinking and analytical skills
Math and science skills
The ability to solve problems
Integrity and accountability
Time management skills
Soortgelijke aanbiedingen
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