Forensic Science Technicians:

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.

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About the Job

Primary Industry	Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
Indiana Average Salary	$54,190.00
Average Time to Fill	0 days
Typical Education	Associate's degree
Typical Experience	Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Current Openings
2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018)	76
2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018)	2.12 %
10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026)	413
10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026)	12.07 %

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Essential (Soft) Skills

Essential Skills to Employers

Attention to Detail
Critical Thinking
Information Gathering
Problem-solving
Integrity
Organization
Written Communication
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Decision-making
Work Ethic
Oral Communication
Following Directions

Top Job Duties and Responsibilities

Analyzing Data or Information

Analyze chemical or biological data
Determine object trajectories
Perform handwriting analysis
Analyze organic compounds
Analyze blood samples
Examine biological material specimens
Conduct standardized qualitative laboratory analyses
Analyze biological material samples
Analyze forensic evidence to solve crimes
Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products
Analyze scientific or investigative findings
Perform scientific research
Conduct standardized quantitative laboratory analyses
Identify problems using mathematical or statistical methods
Perform statistical analysis or modeling
Interpret medical laboratory test results
Analyze medical or health data
Interpret research or operational data

Getting Information

Perform crime scene reconstruction
Review facts to determine if criminal act or statue violation is involved
Conduct legal searches or investigations
Gather physical evidence
Collect scientific or technical data
Conduct laboratory research or experiments
Conduct field research
Analyze evidence or facts
Analyze legal questions
Read service or repair manuals associated with precision equipment operation or maintenace
Review engineering data or reports
Conduct biological research
Interview witnesses, suspects, or claimants
Conduct clinical investigations