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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How do forensic Serologists help the community? In what type of way?

Asked by Deziree Montervino almost 8 years ago

In the way of helping to solve crimes.

Hi, I have a career research project and was wondering if you had time for a one on one interview?

Asked by Kiara almost 8 years ago

Sorry for the late response--sure, email me at lisa-black@live.com.

I want to become a Forensic Biologist, similar to a Forensic Scientist. However, I'm unsure about what to major in Biology or Forensic Science? To become a Forensic Biologist, Do i major in Biology or Forensic Science?

Asked by Ash almost 8 years ago

I would guess that you should major in biology and minor in forensic science. I don't believe that a general forensic science program would be specific enough for a biologist job. But you should check want ads to see what they require.

If I already have a degree in Chemistry, how would I go about becoming a forensic chemist?

Asked by Tori over 7 years ago

Just apply for it. Check the websites of your local city, state, county police agencies and see if they have a position posted and what the requirements are. You can also check www.aafs.org and www.theiai.org for national postings. Best of luck!

Like tyler I have some questions to ask. Is there anyway you can email me at jacquan.craig@gmail.com and I email you a few questions to answer? Thanks it is for my class.

Asked by Hello My name is Jay, almost 8 years ago

Sure, I'll email you.

Do some of the remains you have to investigate make you uncomfortable?

Asked by jasmine Nunez over 6 years ago

No, I can't say that they do.

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Asked by davidjohn2121 almost 8 years ago

I"m sorry but that's a question for the website administrator.