How do they match: Forensic Science Technicians

  • Crime Specialist
  • Crime Lab Analyst
  • Crime Lab Technician
  • Crime Laboratory Analyst
  • Crime Laboratory Technician
  • Crime Scene Specialist
  • Evidence Specialist
  • Firearms Specialist
  • Forensic Specialist
  • Forensic Lab Tech
  • Forensic Laboratory 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.
  • Compare objects, such as tools, with impression marks to determine whether a specific object is responsible for a specific mark.
  • Determine types of bullets and specific weapons used in shootings.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists.
  • Maintain laboratory or technical equipment.
  • Operate laboratory or field equipment.