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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Can DNA (skin cells) if someone just taps you on your shirt, can that be removed just by water? Like if the shirt is cleaned with just water?

Asked by Jackson almost 8 years ago

Most likely.

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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.

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So you wanna be a Forensic Scientist?

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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.

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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!

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

Sure, I'll email you.

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Asked by davidjohn2121 almost 8 years ago

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

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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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