Forensic biologist

Duties and responsibilities: forensic biologists examine blood and other body fluids hair, bones, insects and plant and animal remains to help identify victims and support criminal investigations.

Using technology in a lab they analyze evidence found on weapons clothes and even in the crime scene.

Most  Forensic biologists may become experts in:

• DNA analysis
• Forensic anthropology
• Forensic pathology
• Forensic entomology
• Forensic botany
• Biological chemistry

They don't just help solve crimes, forensic biologists may investigate environmental contamination or other public health threats.

Salary:$27,683 - $52,471 a year

Education: 2-8 years of college post-high school

Demand:”The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects the demand for forensic science technicians to grow by 19 percent through 2020. “

Reflection: i would love to do this in the  future. This catches my attention a lot but its really takes a long time to become one