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Last Answer on July 21, 2022

I’m currently in high school expected towards b’s and a’s I want to do forensics analysing Dna from crime scenes or what is closest to that, what qualifications would you suggest for me to proceed to take? Thank you

Asked by Daniel wikinson about 6 years ago

If you want to be a DNA analyst you may need a Masters or PhD in genetics, depending on the requirements of the agency or facility. Check vacancy postings at professional organizations, such as https://webdata.aafs.org/public/jobs/postings.aspx and https://www.theiai.org/job_listings.php.

Best of luck!

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What does forensic science mean to you?

Asked by Caroline about 6 years ago

For homework interview questions, please email me at lisa-black@live.com.

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Do you help with Forensic Homework?

Asked by Al about 7 years ago

I think that's what I'm doing most of the time when I answer questions on this site. If you look over the previous Q&As you'll probably see a lot of homework questions.

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Do you worry about the corona virus?

Asked by Jamie almost 6 years ago

So far it hasn’t come up in my work, and we have lots of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).

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Asked by Crime Scene Investigator almost 7 years ago

We don't have a set schedule for interns. They'll come in on weekdays, but other than that we work with their school/work schedule.

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Can a body be in water and not have rigamortis?

Asked by Amanda Marsh about 7 years ago

As far as I know, water doesn’t change the process of rigor mortis. The temperature of the water may speed it up or slow it down, but the process would still occur.

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If you were looking to find the amounts of lead in paints, would it be better to analyze liquid paint or paint chips?

Asked by NJ210 almost 7 years ago

I used to analyze dried paint with an FTIR, which I believe would detect lead, but as to what would be better I really don’t know. Sorry I can’t be more help.

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