How do they match: Forensic Science Technicians

  • Analyze data from computers or other digital media sources for evidence related to criminal activity.
  • Confer with ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, documents, electronics, medical, chemical, or metallurgical experts concerning evidence and its interpretation.
  • Examine physical evidence, such as hair, biological fluids, fiber, wood, or soil residues to obtain information about its source and composition.
  • Identify and quantify drugs or poisons found in biological fluids or tissues, in foods, or at crime scenes.

  • Analyze biological samples.