how can you be a lab assistant in a Forensic lab?

Question

i heard that most people try to work from the ground up.. they started as a cadet, but i realized that people that work in the lab doesnt require to have any police/ cadet experience since they only work in the laboratory. so how can i start as a lab assistant?

i actually was a chemistry major, but i changed it to Forensic Science with Concentration on Biology... the thing is, i want some eperience in it but cant find any way how.. it's also good to learn things through hand on not juz by theory like i learn in school. know any way i can get some experience?

Answer 1

You could probably start as an intern, but if you want to make a career of it, get a degree in biology, chemistry, or biochemistry.

Answer 2

Laboratory Technology

Degree: Associate of Applied Science

Requirements for admission to Laboratory Technology Internship Program in Chemistry

Completion of at least 40 credit hours of Chemistry courses in the program with a minimum 2.50 grade average. These must include Applied Chemical Analysis I, Laboratory Safety, and Orientation to Laboratory Technology Internships. Minimum 2.50 grade average in all courses.

Requirements for Continuation in Internship

At the end of each internship quarter the student will submit to the Chemical Sciences Department a written evaluation of the student's lab experience that quarter. The student's Mentor will also submit a written evaluation of the student's performance. Continuation in the internship requires satisfactory completion of the previous quarter's internship as indicated by the two reports and as determined by the Department Faculty.

Biochemical Option

Degree: Associate of Applied Science

A Biochemical Option emphasizes content and instrumentation used in biochemical labs. Year-long courses in biochemistry, chemical analysis, and biological lab techniques, and an introduction to the uses and programming of laboratory robots highlight the second year.

Entering students should have a grade of C or better in high school Algebra I, Plane Geometry or Algebra II, Biology, and Chemistry. The program is designed to be completed in two years. If the student selects the optional internship in the program, the time should be extended to three years and an additional three credit hours of courses will be required.

Answer 3

Fill out an application when a job becomes available.

As previous poster said, good idea to get some education in the field first.