Forensic Technician Intern

Duties

Job Contributions

• Collects tissue samples and bodily fluid specimens for toxicology, histology, and microbiology
• Performs head and neck evisceration under instruction and guidance of Forensic Technicians and the Medical Examiner
• Sutures decedents after autopsy is completed
• Assists in weighing bodies and internal organs to document findings
• Documents exam-related information into the Department’s case management system
• Cleans and disinfects examination tables, instruments, equipment, and examination rooms
• Transport of decedents to and from the body storage cooler using a pallet jack and proper lifting mechanics
• Assists with fingerprinting the decedent for accurate records and identification
• Stocks examination suites with required PPE, instruments, and supplies

Working Conditions

• This position requires your ability to work with decedents in a decomposed state and work in malodorous conditions. You must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

 Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, or Computer Forensics

Requirements

We Require

• This position requires that you are currently enrolled in an Associate or Bachelor's degree program, or that you are a recent graduate from an accredited college or university in a Forensic Science, Biological Science, Mortuary Science, or related criminology or forensic field.

Other Requirement

• Successful candidates will be required to complete a post-job offer medical evaluation in order to use N95 respirators.

We Also Value

• Two (2) years of completed college-level courses in anatomy and physiology
• Experience working with decedents or relevant experience working in emergency medical services
• Prior experience working or volunteering in a medical examiner or coroner’s office
• Prior experience with data entry
• Prior experience working or volunteering in a medical examiner or coroner’s office is highly desirable

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