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Forensic Science Technician

Durham Technical Community College

Durham Technical Community College

USD 40,863-40,863 / year
Posted 6+ months ago

Forensic Science Technician

Starting Salary

$40,863
NC Triangle Area

Median Annual Wage

$51,991
NC Triangle area
% Bachelor's degree
% Master's degree

Job Outlook

+9.3%
NC Triangle area

Annual Job Openings

199
NC Triangle area

Forensic Science Technicians collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. They perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. Technicians serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry.