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Duties

Duties and responsibilities vary depending on the discipline and position held, but may include:

• Performing essential tasks to intake, examine and/or analyze physical evidence associated with criminal investigations;
• Assisting with evaluating analytical methods and procedures;
• Preparing reagents, maintaining section equipment and logbooks, and performing various quality control checks; and
• Maintaining the laboratory, including cleaning work areas and equipment.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications vary for each discipline and position. Those listed here are the minimum to qualify for a general forensic technologist. Based on your education and experience, you will be qualified for the appropriate positions.

• A bachelor’s or advanced degree from an accredited college or university with the completion of at least 15 hours in science-related coursework graded at a “C” or better; or
• A minimum of two years professional or technical work experience in an accredited forensic laboratory or an accredited law enforcement agency; or
• Forensic discipline certification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of terminology and techniques used in the forensic laboratory;
• Knowledge of the procedures for packaging, handling and preserving evidence;
• Skill in the preparation of reagents and the use of scientific laboratory equipment;
• Ability to analyze results, formulate conclusions and present findings verbally and in writing;
• Ability to give sworn testimony in court;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

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