FORENSIC DNA ANALYST
Daily Activities: Forensic DNA Analysis spend most of their days processing DNA and other samples from crime scenes in their labs. They are also required to perform routine maintenance checks on the lab equipment from time to time. If a DNA analyst is called to a crime scene it is usually to reconstruct the events of the scene and law enforcement agencies usually collect the blood samples. The annual salary for a DNA Analyst is typically $64,000 as of the year 2013.
Education and Training: In order to be a DNA Analyst, one must get their bachelor's degree in forensic science or a related field. Also, they must apply for an entry level DNA Analyst/Forensic Science Technician program. Then, they must complete the American Board of Criminalistics Diplomate Certification Program.
I think this field is very interesting and I might want to explore the possibility of becoming a DNA Analyst in the future. It seems like a very challenging field to work in and I think I would enjoy working on different samples of evidence everyday. I chose this career journal for this section of my portfolio because this career really interests me and I think I would enjoy working with DNA and evidence testing. This class taught me how to analyze DNA using gel electrophoresis which would be very helpful in this field and how to match other pieces of evidence around a crime scene.
Karen, Faren. 2013. Education Required to Become a Forensic Scientist. Chron. Retrieved from work.chron.com
Daily Activities: Forensic DNA Analysis spend most of their days processing DNA and other samples from crime scenes in their labs. They are also required to perform routine maintenance checks on the lab equipment from time to time. If a DNA analyst is called to a crime scene it is usually to reconstruct the events of the scene and law enforcement agencies usually collect the blood samples. The annual salary for a DNA Analyst is typically $64,000 as of the year 2013.
Education and Training: In order to be a DNA Analyst, one must get their bachelor's degree in forensic science or a related field. Also, they must apply for an entry level DNA Analyst/Forensic Science Technician program. Then, they must complete the American Board of Criminalistics Diplomate Certification Program.
I think this field is very interesting and I might want to explore the possibility of becoming a DNA Analyst in the future. It seems like a very challenging field to work in and I think I would enjoy working on different samples of evidence everyday. I chose this career journal for this section of my portfolio because this career really interests me and I think I would enjoy working with DNA and evidence testing. This class taught me how to analyze DNA using gel electrophoresis which would be very helpful in this field and how to match other pieces of evidence around a crime scene.
Karen, Faren. 2013. Education Required to Become a Forensic Scientist. Chron. Retrieved from work.chron.com