Forensic Science Technicians
Life, Physical, and Social ScienceAI Impact Assessment
This job is relatively safe from AI automation and may even benefit from AI tools.
Forensic Science Technicians with an AI automation risk score of 25%. Analysis includes 24 core tasks.
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Key Tasks
Analyze gunshot residue and bullet paths to determine how shootings occurred.
Analyze data from computers or other digital media sources for evidence related to criminal activity.
Examine and analyze blood stain patterns at crime scenes.
Train new technicians or other personnel on forensic science techniques.
Use photographic or video equipment to document evidence or crime scenes.
Collect impressions of dust from surfaces to obtain and identify fingerprints.
Review forensic analysts' reports for technical merit.
Measure and sketch crime scenes to document evidence.
Upskilling Courses
Data Sources
Analysis based on O*NET data