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=__!Forensic Analyst!__=

__[|Tasks]__: Forensic Scientists **use all evidence in a crime scene to solve the what happened**. **Works with the Justice system which includes Police, Lawyers, and Judges**. They also **perform many tests on specific pieces of evidence of the crime scene**, all the evidence must points to a version of an outcome.

__[|Level of Education]__:
 * A four-year degree in Physics, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Medical Technology, or Genetics. Some labs require a Masters Degree**. All Forensic Scientists needs to have a strong background in science and math. Some good classes to take in collage are Criminology, Theories of Crime, Research Methods, Statistical Analysis, DNA Analysis, Forensic Processing, Victimology, Laboratory Methods, Trace Evidence Evaluation, and other science based classes. **Generally you don't need to be licensed but certain fields like forensic Odontologists are dentists, therefore they need to be licensed and certified by the state**.

__[|Salary]__: An entry salary would go any where **$32,420 to $50,000**. Average peak salary would be **around $92,000**. There are benefits to this job.
 * Because they are primarily government run, some medical and retirement benefits may be paid by these establishments.**

[|__Future Prospects__:] According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics(bls), they predicted job opportunities for forensic science technicians would **increase by 20% from 2008-2018 because there is always a need to solve crime scenes to help the Justice system**

[|__Average Hours Spent on Job__:] Forensic scientists employed by the government are typically able to **work a 40-hour work week**. However, specific deadlines, and an increasing **number of caseloads may require overtime. Most Forensic scientist work Monday-Friday.** And on certain cases they work all week to solve it.

[|__Things You Need To Do In High School__] [|:] It really helps to do **internship. To See If you like it and gain some sort of experience.**

[|__Things You Need To Do In Collage__] [|:] It really helps to do internships and take **science-based classes such as Criminology, Theories of Crime, Research Methods, Statistical Analysis, DNA Analysis, Forensic Processing, Victimology, Laboratory Methods, Trace Evidence Evaluation, and other science based classes.** You need go at least have a bacholars Degree in Physics, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Medical Technology, or Genetics. Although some labs require a masters degree. The higher the degree, the better.