How do they match: Forensic Science Technicians

  • Forensic Science Technicians

  • Ballistics Technician
  • Biometric Fingerprint Technician
  • Biometric Fingerprinting Technician
  • Computer Forensics Technician
  • Crime Lab Technician
  • Crime Laboratory Technician
  • Crime Scene Technician
  • Criminalist Technician
  • Deoxyribonucleic Acid Technician
  • Evidence Technician
  • Fingerprint Technician
  • Forensic Technician
  • Forensic Laboratory Technician
  • Forensic Science Technician
  • Forensic Services Technician
  • Trace Evidence Technician

  • Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry.

  • Analyze data from computers or other digital media sources for evidence related to criminal activity.
  • Analyze DNA data to identify DNA donor profiles.
  • Keep records and prepare reports detailing findings, investigative methods, and laboratory techniques.
  • Review forensic analysts' reports for technical merit.
  • Train new technicians or other personnel on forensic science techniques.
  • Use chemicals or other substances to examine latent fingerprint evidence and compare developed prints to those of known persons in databases.

  • Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists.
  • Interpret research or operational data.
  • Maintain laboratory or technical equipment.
  • Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
  • Record research or operational data.
  • Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures.