Forensic science technician
Collects and analyzes physical evidence from crimes, such as fibers, hair, and fingerprints, and may testify in court.
Will AI replace forensic science technician jobs?
AI changes jobs more often than it replaces them. How much AI can help with this work: Medium. More AI overlap than 64 in 100 jobs. AI helps with some tasks, like paperwork or first drafts. People still do the core of the job. 0% of this job’s working time is already spent on tasks people bring to AI at work (Anthropic Economic Index). Based on Microsoft research on real AI use at work, matched to the tasks of each job in O*NET.
What AI already helps with
- Keep records and write reports on findings and lab methods
- Consult experts on fingerprints, ballistics, and other evidence and what it means
- Use chemicals to reveal fingerprints and compare them to databases
What stays human
- Collect evidence from crime scenes and store it safely
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment
- Prepare solutions and samples needed for lab work
10-year outlook · USA
Expected change in the number of these jobs by 2035: +13.3%. Typical pay: $72,060 a year. US Bureau of Labor Statistics. German figures differ, but the direction is usually similar.
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