What does a Forensic Chemist Do?
A forensic chemist is a scientist who typically will work for a law enforcement laboratory or private government agency. He or she identifies and analyzes physical evidence collected from crime scenes. Although a forensic chemist does not generally participate in the actual collection of evidence, he or she is a major part of the criminal investigative process. Forensic chemistry is a discipline that requires a vast array of knowledge, so a chemist may choose to specialize in blood typing, fingerprinting, chemical identification, or hair, soil, glass, and fiber analysis. Forensic chemists work all over the globe, including the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
