Introduction:
Scientists that specialize in more than one discipline of pure science are known as forensic analysts. They aid detectives and other law enforcement personnel in the investigation of a crime. They aid crime scene examiners in evaluating and analyzing tangible evidence collected from the crime site, such as blood, hair, fingerprints, and firearms. They are in charge of going to the murder scene to gather evidence or conduct field tests. The professional should meticulously record and document results that are based on evidence. They may need the preparation of a comprehensive report detailing the observations and results after each study. Working as a forensic analyst necessitates a great lot of delicacy and caution. They may provide advice to forensic investigators on how to proceed with the inquiry so that a positive outcome is achieved.
Forensic Analyst Job Titles:
- Forensic Analyst
- Forensic Behavior Analyst
Forensic Analyst Job Summary:
We are looking to hire an experienced forensic analyst who has a degree in genetics or forensic science. The Forensic Analyst will conduct comparisons of subject to candidate fingerprint images using both automated tools as well as manual methodologies to decide identification, exclusion, or inconclusive. Run various search tools to local additional information on subjects. Provide excellent customer service to field agents in need of assistance with fingerprint-related questions. Work in a team atmosphere providing round-the-clock support to state, federal, and local law enforcement agencies, medical examiners offices, and agents. The job duties include assisting in preliminary analysis by tracing activity to its source and documenting findings for input into a forensic report, documenting the original condition of digital and associated evidence by taking photographs and collecting hash information, assisting in gathering, accessing, and assessing evidence from electronic devices using forensic tools and knowledge of operating systems, assisting team members in imaging digital media, and using hashing algorithms to validate forensic images.
Forensic Analyst Job Responsibilities and Duties:
- Examine and analyze physical evidence retrieved from the crime scene
- Visit the crime scene and collect evidence or conduct a field test
- Assisting crime scene investigators in examining and analyzing blood, hair, fingerprint, and firearm
- Record and document the findings from the test
- Ensure the lab tools are cleaned and maintained
- Appear as a witness in court
- Advise law enforcement and judge based on findings
- Collect the evidence or conduct field tests at crime scenes
Forensic Analyst Skills and Qualification:
- Bachelor degree in genetics, forensic science, or related field
- Must possess a minimum of 3 years of experience in the similar field
- Tact and cautiousness
- Dependable, alert, and attentive
- Research experience and reporting abilities
- Strong problem-solving abilities with a passion in doing monitoring and analyzing findings
- Able to acquire or maintain basic and advanced forensic accreditations, including logical data separations and chip-off techniques
- Ability to give evidence in court or other organizational related proceedings as needed
- Ability to work well under pressure surroundings while achieving competing timelines
