Forensic Science Career Presentation by Alyssa Braden [STUDENT]

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What is DNA Profiling?

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DNA Profiling is a state-of-the-art method that can be used to identify people based of their unique genetic characteristics.

Is there another term for "DNA Profiling"?

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Yes, another term for DNA Profiling is Genetic Profiling.

When was the method developed?

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DNA Profiling was developed in 1986 by a man named Alec Jeffreys.

Where does a DNA Analyst work in the Forensic Science Industry?

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A DNA Analyst works in a laboratory but sometimes out in the field where all the evidence is at.

What types of equipment is used?

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The types of equipment that is used in the laboratory are:

Capillary Electrophoresis (CE)
U.S Combined DNA Index System (U.S.’s CODIS)
Short Tandem Repeats (STR)
Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)
Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP)

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Is there a college degree that is needed to get the DNA Profiling career? If so, what degree?

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DNA Analyst generally needs to have a bachelor’s degree in forensic studies, criminalistics, biology or a related field.

Why do we perform tests with the equipment?

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DNA tests are carried out to demonstrate the guilt or innocence of the defendants, so DNA Profilists are most of the time are essential to show-up in court to testify as to their findings.

What is the typical starting salary that a DNA Analyst makes?

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Based on a variety of variables, DNA analyst wages can fluctuate significantly. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, DNA analyzers who work in forensic science earn a median annual pay of $60,590. The same year, there were 16,520 techs working across the country, and their average yearly pay was $63,170.

What are two positive outcomes of being a DNA Profilist?

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Is having really good, quality pay because you can pay your bills easier.
Is having excitement because you can work in many different types of programs including the law enforcement, the FBI, colleges and universities, and even in a private sector with biotechnical companies.

What are two negative outcomes of being a DNA Profilist?

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The process is very badly laborious and time-consuming.
In order to evaluate the amount of DNA retrieved and assess whether the sample is suitable for analysis, yield gels are a crucial but time-consuming stage in the study.