Author's bio: Ryan Deto, originally from California, has been exploring the streets of Pittsburgh for more than four years. He has been published in LA Weekly and has traveled to more than a dozen countries and more than 40 states throughout America.
Current Nationwide trends estimate that job openings for forensic scientists will rise approximately 19 percent by 2012. These numbers indicate more than 360 job positions opening up each year. In 2002, forensic scientists held approximately 8,400 job positions.
As a forensic scientist, your main role would be to look for evidence to link a suspect with a crime scene. However, your duties could vary depending on your specialism, and may include some or all of the following: 1  blood grouping and DNA profiling.2  analysing fluid and tissue samples for traces of drugs and poisons.20,000 + per year. If you enjoy science and want to help solve crimes, this job could be perfect for you. This type of scientist prepares traces of physical evidence for use in courts of law. Before you can start as a trainee you are likely to need an honours degree in a biology or chemistry-related subject.