Forensic Science Technicians

01

Keep records and prepare reports detailing findings, investigative methods, and laboratory techniques.

02

Collect evidence from crime scenes, storing it in conditions that preserve its integrity.

03

Testify in court about investigative or analytical methods or findings.

04

Use photographic or video equipment to document evidence or crime scenes.

05

Visit morgues, examine scenes of crimes, or contact other sources to obtain evidence or information to be used in investigations.

06

Reconstruct crime scenes to determine relationships among pieces of evidence.

07

Use chemicals or other substances to examine latent fingerprint evidence and compare developed prints to those of known persons in databases.

08

Interpret laboratory findings or test results to identify and classify substances, materials, or other evidence collected at crime scenes.

09

Collect impressions of dust from surfaces to obtain and identify fingerprints.

10

Review forensic analysts' reports for technical merit.