Forensic Morgue Technician — Postmortem Support

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences in Houston, TX seeks a Clerical Specialist to support the HRT Clerical Skills Test program and general office operations in a morgue/lab environment.

Role requires high accuracy, typing 30 wpm with 85% accuracy, strong written and verbal communication, and basic Microsoft Office skills. Applicants must meet minimum education and pass the required test; full-time hours and shift include evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must pass Harris County Clerical Test with a score of at least 85% on all sections including a typing score of 30 wpm with 85% accuracy.
• Must provide a DNA sample to be maintained by the Forensic Genetics Laboratory for quality assurance purposes.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must demonstrate basic computer skills to include standard Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist pathologists during post-mortem examination including opening the thoracic, abdominal and cranial cavities.
• Closes post-mortem incisions and facilitates storage of decedents.
• Fingerprints decedents following post-mortem examination.
• Accepts, preserves and is accountable for clothing, property, and valuables belonging to decedents.
• Performs X-rays and CT scans as needed for forensic studies.

Skills

Typing 30 wpm

Written & verbal comms

MS Office skills

Education

AA/AS degree or equivalent (60 credits) in Biological Sciences, Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, Physical Anthropology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences in Houston, TX seeks a Clerical Specialist to support the HRT Clerical Skills Test program and general office operations in a morgue/lab environment.

Role requires high accuracy, typing 30 wpm with 85% accuracy, strong written and verbal communication, and basic Microsoft Office skills. Applicants must meet minimum education and pass the required test; full-time hours and shift include evenings and weekends.