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Last Answer on July 21, 2022

Was this election stolen from Trump?

Asked by asdfasdf over 5 years ago

What does that have to do with forensics?

Why when someone is dying do first responders try to make them talk and keep talking

Asked by Justin about 6 years ago

I have no idea as I’ve never worked as a first responder. I would suspect that’s largely a plot device for film or books, but I don’t actually know.

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So you wanna be a Forensic Scientist?

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What is the outlook for employment? What is the level of education required? What do you like most about your career? What do you like least? What special skills are required? Are there any special physical demands?

Asked by Jessie over 4 years ago

Job requirements depend on the job. Requirements might range from a HS diploma to a PhD. Check the websites of forensic professional organizations (IAI, AAFS, pathology or other disciplines) for job vacancies. I like the variability of the days.I dislike the hours, which can be unpredictable, and require being ‘on call.’

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I am back to school to complete some science and math courses, like Organic Chemistry and Physics. I then plan on going onto graduate school for a master's program in forensic science. Will that increase my chances of getting a job in the field?

Asked by Yuna almost 5 years ago

I think it would absolutely help your chances. But all agencies might not be looking for the same things. I would check the websites for all the agencies you’re interested in to see their job postings.

Best of luck to you!

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I hear there is a lot of politics in police work is this true and why?

Asked by Bobbi sue almost 6 years ago

Before I worked in forensics, I was a personnel secretary, a hotel maid, and an ice cream counter server and a gas station 'full service specialist'. My husband is an elevator field engineer. There is 'politics' in every profession. Every. Single. One.

Best of luck!

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So do you pretty much get to do all the fun stuff without as much paper work?

Asked by Rae about 5 years ago

No, we have lots of paperwork. Lots.

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What if you set someone up with white powder with kool aid that turns colors with water say its red kool aid will it test positive by dying the thing even if it would other wise work just fine? Asking for a friend ;)

Asked by Darren over 5 years ago

Interesting idea, but again I don't know. I don't know what liquid is used for the tests, so that might affect things.

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Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

Was this election stolen from Trump?

Why when someone is dying do first responders try to make them talk and keep talking

So you wanna be a Forensic Scientist?

What is the outlook for employment? What is the level of education required? What do you like most about your career? What do you like least? What special skills are required? Are there any special physical demands?

I am back to school to complete some science and math courses, like Organic Chemistry and Physics. I then plan on going onto graduate school for a master's program in forensic science. Will that increase my chances of getting a job in the field?

Also on Jobstr...

I hear there is a lot of politics in police work is this true and why?

So do you pretty much get to do all the fun stuff without as much paper work?

What if you set someone up with white powder with kool aid that turns colors with water say its red kool aid will it test positive by dying the thing even if it would other wise work just fine? Asking for a friend ;)

Forensic Scientist

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

Was this election stolen from Trump?

Why when someone is dying do first responders try to make them talk and keep talking

So you wanna be a Forensic Scientist?

What is the outlook for employment? What is the level of education required? What do you like most about your career? What do you like least? What special skills are required? Are there any special physical demands?

I am back to school to complete some science and math courses, like Organic Chemistry and Physics. I then plan on going onto graduate school for a master's program in forensic science. Will that increase my chances of getting a job in the field?

Also on Jobstr...

I hear there is a lot of politics in police work is this true and why?

So do you pretty much get to do all the fun stuff without as much paper work?

What if you set someone up with white powder with kool aid that turns colors with water say its red kool aid will it test positive by dying the thing even if it would other wise work just fine? Asking for a friend ;)

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