JobSOC 19-4092

Forensic Science Technicians

Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry.

Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).

01.

Studied through

7 programs

Biology/Biological Sciences, General26.0101
Chemistry, General40.0501
Forensic Chemistry40.0510
Criminal Justice and Corrections, General43.0100
Criminalistics and Criminal Science43.0402
Forensic Science and Technology43.0406
Forensic Anthropology45.0205

02.

Draws on

Law and Government4.5 of 5
Public Safety and Security4.2 of 5
Education and Training3.7 of 5
English Language3.6 of 5

Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.