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Forensic Science

Selected Web Resources
Industry Codes
Books

Selected Web Resources

American Academy of Forensic Science (AAFS)– WWW

Check out their “Resources” tab for information on a career as a forensic scientist, as well as a cornucopia of useful links.   Click on their “Employment” tab for their list of current job openings.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)– WWW

The FBI offers several internship programs for students.  Apply for a job with the FBI, or learn more about Applied Science, Engineering, and Technology careers with the FBI.  See career-related information with the FBI’s Laboratory Division here.

U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)– WWW

Search for job openings or learn more about becoming a DEA Forensic Chemist.

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, & Explosives (ATF) Jobs — WWW

View career opportunities within the ATF.

USAJobs– WWW

The official job site of the US government.  A simple keyword search for “forensic” will give you listings of job openings with various government agencies.

The American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD)– WWW

Check out their list of employment opportunities.  Their student resources page also provides information on forensic science careers and the ASCLD scholarship program.

Laboratories Accredited by ASCLD/LAB– WWW

A map and listing of national and international laboratories that have been accredited by the ASCLD/LAB.

Young Forensic Scientists Forum (YFSF)– WWW

The YFSF is a group within the American Academy of Forensic Scientists (AAFS) that is dedicated to the education, enrichment, and development of emerging forensic scientists.

Occupational Outlook Handbook- Science Technicians- WWW

Learn about employment trends, job prospects, earnings information, and more, of science technicians fromthis definitive source from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Industry Codes

Use one of our company directories or library databases such as D&B Million Dollar Database to generate a list of potential employers.  Specify your location criteria and your industry criteria.  Use one of the methods below to specify your industry of choice.
SIC Codes for Forensic Science

  • 8071: Medical Laboratories
  • 8734: Testing Laboratories
    • 87349904: Forensic Laboratory
NAICS Codes for Forensic Science

  • 541380: Testing Laboratories , including Forensic (except medical)
  • 621511: Medical Laboratories, including Forensic
Product Category

  • LABORATORIES: Medical
  • LABORATORIES, TESTING: Forensic
  • LABORATORIES, TESTING: Medical Pathology
  • LABORATORIES, TESTING: Medical Testing
Line of Business

  • Keyword: Forensic

Books

Career Opportunities in Forensic Science– PRINTHV8073 .E34 2008
Forensics demystified– PRINT

HV8073 .F57 2007

Opportunities in forensic science careers– E-BOOK

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