Forensic Scientist

Forensic science is the field where you apply the scientific methods and knowledge for criminal investigation. Forensic Scientists work with police and other law enforcement agencies to help solve crimes The result obtained from this process serves as a significant proof in the court of law. Forensic science provides trustful components for criminal (murder, drug trafficking, rape, etc.) and civil (pollution of air and water) cases.

Forensic science involves the following procedure:

1. Examination of the physical evidence.
2. Administration of the test.
3. Interpretation of the data.
4. Concise conclusion

A forensic scientist’s testimony is considered as valuable and truthful evidence in the court of law.

What are the roles and responsibilities for Forensic Scientist?

• A forensic scientist collects, identifies, classifies, and analyzes physical evidence related to criminal investigations.
• Collect evidence from crime scenes and stores it in conditions that preserve its integrity.
• Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fibre, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation.
• They may testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. They may serve as specialists in the area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry.
• Keep records and prepare reports detailing findings, investigative methods, and laboratory techniques.
• Testify in court about investigative or analytical methods or findings.
• Use photographic or video equipment to document evidence of crime scenes.
• Visit morgues, examine scenes of crimes, or contact other sources to obtain evidence or information to be used in investigations.
• Reconstruct crime scenes to determine relationships among pieces of evidence.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Confer with ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, documents, electronics, medical, chemical, or metallurgical experts concerning evidence and its interpretation.
• Prepare solutions and sample formulations needed for laboratory work.
• Use chemicals or other substances to examine latent fingerprint evidence.
• Compare developed prints to those of known persons in databases.

How to Become a Forensic Scientist

• Degree Forensic science
• Diploma Criminology

What are the key skills required for Forensic Science?

• Analytical skills
• Communication Skills
• Logical Skill
• Interpersonal skill

What are the career opportunities in Forensic Science?

• CSI (Crime Scene Investigator)
• Crime Scene Analyst
• Crime Scene Technician (Crime Scene Tech)
• Evidence Technician
• Forensic Science Examiner
• Forensic Scientist
• Forensic Specialist
• Latent Fingerprint Examiner
• Latent Print Examiner
• Crime Laboratory Analyst