Forensic scientist, Kaipūtaiao taihara
Also known as
- DNA analyst, toxicologist, crime scene examiner, firearms examiner, illicit drug analyst
Forensic scientists use their scientific knowledge and skills to investigate crimes and help the police find or eliminate suspects.
Your pay could be
$67K
Lower
$86K to $126K
Most common
$148K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Forensic scientists
- usually work regular business hours, but may work weekends or evenings
- usually work in laboratories, offices and at crime scenes and may travel locally and nationally
- may work in hazardous conditions
- may do emotionally demanding work
- need to be methodical, accurate and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- Examine crime scenes to obtain evidence.
- Analyse crime scene evidence.
- Analyse forensic evidence to solve crimes.
- Write reports or evaluations.
- Collect evidence for legal proceedings.
- Identify implications for cases from legal precedents or other legal information.
- Train others on work processes.
You need more than one qualification to become a forensic scientist.
You need
- a Bachelor of Science
- a Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Science
- a driver licence
- to pass a police check
If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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