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This job description outlines the responsibilities and requirements for a forensic scientist. They investigate crime scenes, collect and analyze evidence using techniques from chemistry, physics, biology and other sciences. Forensic scientists provide expert testimony in court to support law enforcement. A bachelor's degree in forensic science, criminology, or science is required. Candidates must not be squeamish, speak to people well, be organized, academic, and able to teach and think logically and critically. The role involves biology content like entomology and anthropology, chemistry content such as DNA testing and toxicology, and physics content like ballistics and blood spatter analysis. Employment opportunities exist in agencies like the police, EPA, armed forces, and private laboratories.
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- 2. Job DescriptionInvestigate crimescenesCollect crime scene evidenceUse science (chemistry, physics and biology) to analyse dataProvide evidence in courtSupport law enforcement
- 3. QualificationsUniversity Bachelor degreesBachelorof Forensic Science (CIT)Bachelor of Criminology (UNE)Bachelor of Science (UWS)Double degree Criminology/Law (UNSW)
- 4. Training RequirementsNot squeamishSpeakto peopleOrganisedAcademicTeach othersLogical and critical thinkingWorking with others
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- 6. Chemistry ContentDNA testingSerologyDrugs& ToxicologyMass Spectrometry
- 7. Physics ContentFirearms andTool Mark IdentificationBallistics Crime scene re-enactmentsBlood spatter analysis
- 8. Employment prospects andRelated CareersEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)PoliceArmed ForcesThe Department of Human ServicesState Chemistry LaboratoriesPrivate laboratoriesFederal Intelligence Agencies (ASIO)Insurance agencies
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