The real CSI: By Marissa O'Hair
Forensic Scientist Technician Why’d I Pick It? Like CSI Intriguing Exciting Mysterious Brings justice
What Do You Do? Examine Remake Test Connect Report In court On file
What Do You Use? Work in laboratories Use Microscopes, Computers, DNA Readers Wear protective clothing Use multiple methods
High School Courses and Abilities Any Science classes Public Speaking Technical Writing
Education Required Bachelor’s Degree Takes 4-6 years Majors in science Minimum requirement Master’s Degree In Forensic Science Bachelor’s degree is required 2 years plus Bachelor’s
$$ Salary $$ National average -$43,200 Entry level national average - $32,420 Experienced national average - $84,260 Promotion= More money
A FST’s Schedule Work 40 hours per week On call 24/7 Work nights and weekends Must put in extra laboratory hours
Promotions Correct completion of certification examination From American Board of Criminalists Tests for proficiency Transferring By getting “reclassified” Assistant Director
Related Jobs Law Enforcement and Security officers Protect lives and property Enforces laws Investigate crimes
Perks of The Job Like an episode of Crime Scene Investigation Brings criminals to justice No two are similar Variety of analysis procedures
Downsides of the Job Must be very particular Always constant pressure Court appearances take away laboratory time Can be sad or gruesome
Works Cited “Criminalists (Forensic Scientist Technicians).” Labor Market Information. Employment Development Department, Web. 13 May “Forensic Science Technicians.” WISCareers. Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, Web. 13 May 2011.