Abstract
With the expanded use of high complexity molecular technologies such as NexGen sequencing, the field of precision/personalized medicine is intersecting with the world of genetic genealogy, revolutionizing the molecular forensics field. The demand is high for highly skilled molecular technologists and the forensic arena could directly benefit from drawing from the pool of board-certified technologists graduating from National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences-accredited diagnostic molecular science training programs. The hands-on clinical training gained in these programs sets these students apart from traditional 4-year college graduates with general scientific degrees. Adjustments in hiring requirements would tap into the strong pool of qualified clinical molecular diagnostic technologists with a passion for forensic investigation who would serve the needs of the molecular forensic community.
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