How do they match: Forensic Science Technicians

  • Crime Lab Analyst
  • Crime Lab Technician
  • Crime Laboratory Analyst
  • Crime Laboratory Technician
  • Crime Scene Analyst
  • Crime Scene Detective
  • Crime Scene Examiner
  • Crime Scene Investigator
  • Crime Scene Specialist
  • Crime Scene Tech
  • Crime Scene Technician
  • Crime Specialist
  • Blood Splatter Analyst
  • DNA Analyst
  • Deoxyribonucleic Acid Analyst
  • Forensic Lab Tech
  • Forensic Laboratory Technician
  • Forensic Analyst
  • Latent Print Analyst

  • 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.

  • Collect evidence from crime scenes, storing it in conditions that preserve its integrity.
  • Examine and analyze blood stain patterns at crime scenes.
  • Identify and quantify drugs or poisons found in biological fluids or tissues, in foods, or at crime scenes.
  • Interpret laboratory findings or test results to identify and classify substances, materials, or other evidence collected at crime scenes.
  • Keep records and prepare reports detailing findings, investigative methods, and laboratory techniques.
  • Measure and sketch crime scenes to document evidence.
  • Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus.
  • Prepare solutions, reagents, or sample formulations needed for laboratory work.
  • Reconstruct crime scenes to determine relationships among pieces of evidence.
  • Review forensic analysts' reports for technical merit.
  • Use photographic or video equipment to document evidence or crime scenes.
  • Visit morgues, examine scenes of crimes, or contact other sources to obtain evidence or information to be used in investigations.

  • Analyze forensic evidence to solve crimes.
  • Examine crime scenes to obtain evidence.
  • Maintain laboratory or technical equipment.
  • Operate laboratory or field equipment.