lambert-forensic+science+technician

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Forensic Science Technician.-

**Tools:**  **Knowledge:**
 *  **//Science//** - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
 *  **//Speaking//** - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
 *  **//Quality Control Analysis//** - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
 *  **//Reading Comprehension//** - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
 *  **//Critical Thinking//** - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
 *  **//Biological evidence collection kits//** - Blood collection kits, Body fluid collection kits, Deoxyribonucleic acid DNA collection kits
 *  **//Camera lenses or filters//** - Colored camera filters, Ultraviolet UV camera lens filters
 *  **//Footprint lifters//** - Electrostatic dust print lifters, Gel lifters, Impression casting kits
 *  **//Laboratory scalpels//** - Pointed scalpels, Rounded scalpels
 *  **//Specimen collectors//** - Evidence collection containers, Glass specimen jars, Plastic specimen jars
 *  **//English Language//** - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
 *  **//Law and Government//** - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
 *  **//Customer and Personal Service//** - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
 * <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> **//Public Safety and Security//** - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
 * <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> **//Chemistry//** - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.


 * ==Reported Real Salary:== || <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">$48,402 Per Year ||

Educational Options:
<span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">According to About.com, //www.about.com//, there are three educational paths that can lead to a career as a Forensic Technician. They are:
 * 1) <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">A Bachelor's Degree in criminal justice, forensic science, chemistry, biology, or other related subject
 * 2) <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">An Associate's Degree in a scientific discipline with emphasis on technology and forensic applications
 * 3) <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">A Career Education program, specializing in preparing students for careers in forensic science. This is the least, 'academic' option. Most courses will be very hands on and focus on solving specific problems rather than covering the underlying theories