Forensic science technicians gather and analyze evidence to help solve crimes. There are two types of forensic science technicians: crime scene investigators and laboratory analyzers. Crime scene investigators determine what and how much evidence to collect, as well as take photos and make sketches of crime scenes. Evidence may include bloodstains, drugs, pieces of clothing, weapons, fibers, and hair. Laboratory analyzers examine the evidence collected by crime scene investigators to recreate the crime scene. They help to determine relationships among the evidence to identify a crime suspect. Laboratory analyzers also prepare reports of their findings, and may testify in courts.
High school courses that might be helpful if you're interested in a career in forensic science include:
- A strong background in math and science (and take as many advanced classes as you can in these subjects!)
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Computer Applications
- Criminology
- You like to work with ideas and critical thinking
- You enjoy solving problems
- You like to search for facts
- You like working with your hands
- You are detail-oriented
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