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Tasks & work activities — linguist

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 19-4092.00 (Forensic Science Technicians) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 2643; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

Task statements

• [Core] Testify in court about investigative or analytical methods or findings.
• [Supplemental] Interpret laboratory findings or test results to identify and classify substances, materials, or other evidence collected at crime scenes.
• [Core] Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• [Core] Prepare solutions, reagents, or sample formulations needed for laboratory work.
• [Core] Collect evidence from crime scenes, storing it in conditions that preserve its integrity.
• [Supplemental] Identify and quantify drugs or poisons found in biological fluids or tissues, in foods, or at crime scenes.
• [Supplemental] Reconstruct crime scenes to determine relationships among pieces of evidence.
• [Core] Collect impressions of dust from surfaces to obtain and identify fingerprints.
• [Core] Analyze gunshot residue and bullet paths to determine how shootings occurred.
• [Core] Visit morgues, examine scenes of crimes, or contact other sources to obtain evidence or information to be used in investigations.
• [Supplemental] Examine firearms to determine mechanical condition and legal status, performing restoration work on damaged firearms to obtain information, such as serial numbers.
• [Core] Confer with ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, documents, electronics, medical, chemical, or metallurgical experts concerning evidence and its interpretation.
• [Supplemental] Compare objects, such as tools, with impression marks to determine whether a specific object is responsible for a specific mark.
• [Core] Keep records and prepare reports detailing findings, investigative methods, and laboratory techniques.
• [Core] Use chemicals or other substances to examine latent fingerprint evidence and compare developed prints to those of known persons in databases.
• [Core] Train new technicians or other personnel on forensic science techniques.
• [Core] Examine and analyze blood stain patterns at crime scenes.
• [Core] Use photographic or video equipment to document evidence or crime scenes.
• [Supplemental] Review forensic analysts' reports for technical merit.
• [Supplemental] Determine types of bullets and specific weapons used in shootings.
• [Core] Measure and sketch crime scenes to document evidence.
• [Core] Examine footwear, tire tracks, or other types of impressions.
• [Supplemental] Examine physical evidence, such as hair, biological fluids, fiber, wood, or soil residues to obtain information about its source and composition.
• [Supplemental] Analyze data from computers or other digital media sources for evidence related to criminal activity.

Detailed work activities

• Analyze biological samples.
• Analyze crime scene evidence.
• Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables.
• Analyze forensic evidence to solve crimes.
• Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists.
• Collect evidence for legal proceedings.
• Document events or evidence, using photographic or audiovisual equipment.
• Examine crime scenes to obtain evidence.
• Interpret research or operational data.
• Maintain laboratory or technical equipment.
• Measure distances or dimensions.
• Operate laboratory or field equipment.
• Prepare compounds or solutions for products or testing.
• Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
• Record research or operational data.
• Test fluids to identify contamination or other problems.
• Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.
• Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures.
• Verify accuracy of data.
• Verify information or specifications.