Science Lives
Science Lives provides information about lesser-known careers that rely on a science education and scientific way of thinking. Scientists working in these fields tell us about their jobs and the personal journeys that led to them. Science Lives strives to be both informative and inspirational, providing reassurance to those unsure of what their next steps are and where they will lead
Science Lives
Brian Medlock, Forensic Scientist
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Peter Coward
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Episode 17
In this episode, I talk with Brian Medlock, Laboratory Director for the Oregon State Police Forensic Lab in Bend, Oregon. An undergraduate pre-med biochemistry major, Brian had second thoughts about becoming a doctor during his senior year. Somewhat on a whim, and leveraging his undergraduate laboratory experience, he applied for and landed a job as a Forensic Chemist with the Drug Enforcement Administration. He then joined the Oregon State Police as a Forensic Scientist. We’ll talk about what it is like to work in the fascinating field of forensic science.