Crime Scene / Forensic Science Technicians

A Crime Scene or Forensic Science Technician collects and analyses physical evidence from crime scenes. Carefully documents a crime scene and catalogues evidence collected. Conducts laboratory analysis of evidence gathered, uses computer databases to identify evidence, and uses findings to reconstruct crime scenes.

About this Career

Average Salary

£33,061

New workers start at around £19,033. Normal pay is £33,061 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £55,923

Annual Openings

76

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

  • Monitors the distribution, presence and behaviour of plants, animals and aquatic life, and performs other scientific tasks related to conservation not performed by Job holders in MINOR GROUP 215: Conservation and Environment Professionals.
  • Advises farmers, medical staff and others, on the nature of field crops, livestock and produce and on the treatment and prevention of disease.
  • Observes the structure of communities of organisms in the laboratory and in their natural environment.
  • Researches the effects of internal and external environmental factors on the life processes and other functions of living organisms.
  • Studies the physical form, structure, composition and function of living organisms.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills Importance
Reading Comprehension 84%
Active Learning 83%
Critical Thinking 83%
Active Listening 81%
Writing 80%
Science 77%
Monitoring 72%
Speaking 72%
Mathematics 69%
Learning Strategies 66%

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