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Forensic Science Technicians
ID
work_science/forensic_science_technicians
Type
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Children
24
Child Nodes (24)
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Collect evidence from crime scenes, storing it in conditions that preserve its integrity.
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Keep records and prepare reports detailing findings, investigative methods, and laboratory techniques.
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Use photographic or video equipment to document evidence or crime scenes.
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Testify in court about investigative or analytical methods or findings.
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Use chemicals or other substances to examine latent fingerprint evidence and compare developed prints to those of known persons in databases.
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Measure and sketch crime scenes to document evidence.
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Visit morgues, examine scenes of crimes, or contact other sources to obtain evidence or information to be used in investigations.
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Train new technicians or other personnel on forensic science techniques.
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Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus.
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Collect impressions of dust from surfaces to obtain and identify fingerprints.
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Examine and analyze blood stain patterns at crime scenes.
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Analyze gunshot residue and bullet paths to determine how shootings occurred.
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Confer with ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, documents, electronics, medical, chemical, or metallurgical experts concerning evidence and its interpretation.
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Prepare solutions, reagents, or sample formulations needed for laboratory work.
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Examine footwear, tire tracks, or other types of impressions.
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Examine physical evidence, such as hair, biological fluids, fiber, wood, or soil residues to obtain information about its source and composition.
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Reconstruct crime scenes to determine relationships among pieces of evidence.
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Determine types of bullets and specific weapons used in shootings.
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Review forensic analysts' reports for technical merit.
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Interpret laboratory findings or test results to identify and classify substances, materials, or other evidence collected at crime scenes.
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Compare objects, such as tools, with impression marks to determine whether a specific object is responsible for a specific mark.
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Identify and quantify drugs or poisons found in biological fluids or tissues, in foods, or at crime scenes.
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Examine firearms to determine mechanical condition and legal status, performing restoration work on damaged firearms to obtain information, such as serial numbers.
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