Forensic Scientist

LIsa Black

Cape Coral, FL

Female, 49

I spent the five happiest years of my life in a morgue. As a forensic scientist in the Cleveland coroner’s office I analyzed gunshot residue on hands and clothing, hairs, fibers, paint, glass, DNA, blood and many other forms of trace evidence, as well as crime scenes. Now I'm a certified latent print examiner and CSI for a police department in Florida. I also write a series of forensic suspense novels, turning the day job into fiction. My books have been translated into six languages.

Subscribe Ask Me Anything!Show Bio +

Ask me anything!

Submit Your Question

989 Questions

Last Answer on July 21, 2022

Also, what do you think about the Tiger King deal?

Asked by Donald almost 6 years ago

I haven’t seen it. I’d like to, but I don’t have Netflix.

483 Votes

Are you ever kept up at night from things you see? What about when you see someone dead or even severely wonder how does it not get into your brain my gosh this could be me! Or someone else you love plus I mean their a human being too.

Asked by Jason almost 6 years ago

No. It’s more of a general awareness that ‘life is short, so enjoy every minute’. Which I think is a good thing.

476 Votes

So you wanna be a Forensic Scientist?

Check our Jobstr's career page for salary information, educational requirements, suggested reading and more!

Can you be a CSI agent if you have a history of bipolar/depression?

Asked by Striving almost 6 years ago

As far as I know, certainly.

464 Votes

How do most people enter this career?

Asked by Beanie almost 6 years ago

Get a degree in forensic science or a natural science and apply to a crime lab or police agency.

464 Votes

Also on Jobstr...

Flight Attendant

What kinds of passengers annoy you the most?

Flight Attendant

What's the scariest flight you've ever been on?

Help Desk Technician

Does it get aggravating answering people's dumb questions all day long?

Why are tasers only black yellow or clear?

Asked by Chase almost 6 years ago

I have no idea.

463 Votes

Hi can civilian employees carry a weapon on duty?

Asked by Lisa almost 6 years ago

No, not that I know of. No reason to, and I wouldn't want to anyway. I have enough stuff to carry around.

458 Votes

Another question what is say 100 to dispatch vs 100 to station and 100 to base what is the difference?

Asked by Random almost 6 years ago

The numbers and codes refer to types of crimes or types of status (busy, on the way, leaving the scene etc.), but they’d be the same no matter who you’re talking to.

458 Votes