Forensic Scientist

Forensic Scientist

LIsa Black

Cape Coral, FL

Female, 49

I spent the five happiest years of my life in a morgue. As a forensic scientist in the Cleveland coroner’s office I analyzed gunshot residue on hands and clothing, hairs, fibers, paint, glass, DNA, blood and many other forms of trace evidence, as well as crime scenes. Now I'm a certified latent print examiner and CSI for a police department in Florida. I also write a series of forensic suspense novels, turning the day job into fiction. My books have been translated into six languages.

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Last Answer on July 21, 2022

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Do you consider yourself a hero?

Asked by Connie over 6 years ago

No. The action is all over by the time I get there, which is just fine with me.

I am about to graduate with a bachelors in forensic science. Moving forward, would employers look away if I got my graduate degree online?

Asked by ssosiak1@gmail.com over 6 years ago

Not necessarily. I would say in this day and age, all bets are off.

Hi, have you heard about the Hilary Clinton being subpoenaed for a disposition? The emails among other things. How will they detemine gulit and what do you think?

Asked by JAY over 6 years ago

Not my field.

what is the most important thing to know before becoming a forensic scientist?

Asked by Denisse Parada over 6 years ago

The most important qualities to have would be patience, persistence, attention to detail and objectivity.

Would you be able to look over my resume and tell me if its ok or if you can give me some tips on how to improve it for the forensics field?

Asked by Sosi over 6 years ago

Sure, I'll be happy to help. Email it to: lisa-black@live.com

What do they ask on the polygraph in relation to past drug use and what is the reference period?

Asked by Red over 6 years ago

I don't think there's a standard set of questions. The hiring agency can ask anything they want, I suppose. When I had one for my job they asked about past drug use but I don't remember if it was 'ever' or 'within the past x years..' Sorry I can't help.

How did Shane delete his question?

Asked by Donald over 6 years ago

He didn’t. I did.