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[|Task]
====There are a lot of tasks when it comes to being a forensic scientist because there are so many different fields to being one. A couple of tasks that forensic scientist have is that they **identify drugs and poisons in the human body and tissues**. They **examine crime scenes and detect finger prints, shoe marks, tire tracks... etc**. Also they even **change and clarify audio recordings** and so much more.====

[|Source 2]
====When becoming a forensic scientist the average entry-level required is for them to have a **bachelor's degree in either forensic science, biology, chemistry, physics, or physical anthropology**. So those listed are basically the highest level of education you need to attain. **No license is required but certificates are given if you take 1 year certificate programs**. To attain this level of training it should take **2-3 years in college and a extra year if you go to the certificate program**. ====

[|Source 4]
The **average entry-level salary to being a forensic scientist is $55,000**. The **average peak salary for a forensic scientist is $90,000**. This job does come with benefits like **medical and retirement benefits**. They also get paid on average $19.71 a hour.

[|Future prospects in this field/ Chances of getting this job]
==== The **chances of getting this job is average** you just **have to meet the requirement of being applied with science technology programs and well trained on equipment used in laboratories or production facilities**. ====

[|Average hours spent on the job]

The **average hours a forensic scientist spends working a week is 40 hours**. There are **people working everyday** and **people mostly work for 8 hours a day.**
[|High School] Being a forensic scientist isn't that easy. You have to start working on what you need on high school. In high school you might want to keep you **grades at an A**. Also you might want to **take politics, current issues, psychology, sociology, political science, international affairs, public policy, and international relations**. There are **no real requirements** you need in high school. [|College or other education/ Training] When in college or high school .. etc. there are **criminal justice programs and training programs that can help you to become a forensic scientist**. Some programs you can go to are **The Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department, Forensic Scientist Services Division, and The FBI Honors Internship Program**.