Chemist, Forensic Science

Aliases: Chemist, Pharmaceutics

Industry/Sector(s): Life Sciences

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Chemist, Forensic Science is expected to perform include:

Applying scientific principles to analysis, identification and classification of mechanical devices, chemical and physical substances, materials, liquids or other physical evidence
Collecting photographs and preserving evidence
Performing variety of analytical examinations, utilizing chemistry, physics, mechanics and other sciences
Analysing items
Identifying hair, skin, tissue, blood, bones or human organs
Examining and classifying explosives, firearms, bullets, shells and other weapons
Interpreting laboratory findings relative to drugs, poisons, narcotics, alcohol or other compounds ingested or injected into body
Reconstructing crime scene, preserving marks or impressions made by shoes, tyres or other objects by plaster or moulage casts
Preparing reports or presentations of findings, methods and techniques

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It is a field job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is a part of this job

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Organizations usually work for 6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization
Shift system may be available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ³

Preferably, B.Sc in Forensic Science

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of applying scientific principles for criminology, law enforcement or investigative work
Proficient in collecting photographs and preserving evidence
Adept in analysing items such as paint, glass, printed matter, paper, ink, fabric, etc.
Ability to examine and classify explosives, firearms, bullets, shells and other weapons
Knowledge of interpreting and analysing laboratory findings

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Good communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Research and problem-solving skills
Quality conscious

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Institute of Criminology & Forensic Science
Anna University
Central Forensic Science Laboratory
Central Forensic Laboratory

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.nicfs.nic.in/syllabus-fs.htm

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ⁴

Trainee → Chemist, Forensic Science → Senior Chemist → Lead Researcher

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ³

For new entrants – Rs 6,000 to Rs 9,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ³

Some organizations hire new entrants too

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ³

Private and government sectors like crime branches
CID, CBI, police, investigation bureau
Defence/army
Narcotics department
Banks, insurance companies and detective agencies

KEYWORDS

Chemist
Pharmaceutics

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	2113.0800	Chemist, Forensic Science
ISCO 2008	2113	Chemists
NIC 2008	72100	Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
QP Reference	Not available	Not available
NSQF	Not available	Not available

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 2
2	https://targetstudy.com/courses/forensic-science-courses.htm
3	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-2.pdf

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