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

Asked by Kiara over 7 years ago

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

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

Asked by Deziree Montervino over 7 years ago

In the way of helping to solve crimes.

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 over 7 years ago

Most likely.

Hi, I recently developed OCD with a particular person.. I hate the fact this persons “DNA” or skin cells will be with me. This person touched my shirt and I washed it by hand..will their skin cells be gone after washing? Also my phone?

Asked by Helena over 7 years ago

Yes, soap will take care of it.

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 over 7 years ago

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

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!