Forensic Technician

Brevard County; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Brevard County in Florida's Medical Examiners Office seeks an experienced autopsy technician to assist the Medical Examiner in conducting autopsies and forensic procedures to determine causes of death. This is a permanent full-time role with a 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

schedule and may include overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Candidates should have two years of relevant medical laboratory experience; additional education may substitute.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in a medical laboratory, autopsy room, hospital ward, mortuary, or a closely related field.
• Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Medical Examiner in autopsies and forensic procedures.
• Determine legal and medical causes of death.
• Work schedule may include overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Job description

Department: Public Safety Services Office

Organizational Unit: Medical Examiners Office

Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

CLOSE DATE: 08/19/2026

$25.01 to $27.51 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Central Area/Rockledge/Medical Examiner's Office. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and may include overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Performs experienced technical work assisting the Medical Examiner in conducting autopsies and performing forensic procedures to determine the legal and medical causes of death.

REQUIREMENTS

Two (2) years of experience in a medical laboratory, autopsy room, hospital ward, mortuary, or a closely related field. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be physically capable at all times of properly wearing and utilizing all required personal protective equipment (PPE). Must be able to work irregular schedules including planned and unplanned overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Work is performed under adverse conditions and involves exposure to odors, fumes, hazardous chemicals, bodily fluids and tissues, and infectious diseases. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

1. The employee must be able to:
   • LIFT:50 lbs. or more
   • CARRY:50 lbs. or more
   • PUSH:50 lbs. or more
   • PULL:50 lbs. or more
2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
   • STAND:5 - 8 hours
   • WALK:3 - 5 hours
   • SIT:3 - 5 hours
   • DRIVE:1 - 3 hours
3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   • Pulling; Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
4. The employee must be able to:
   • Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Kneel; Reach; Smell; Stoop
5. The employee must have:
   • Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Use of both eyes
6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   • Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry 100 pounds or more on a regular basis.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee:
   • In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with noisy conditions; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Other working conditions; With chemicals or solvents; With feet, legs or hands in water; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With grease; With hazardous materials; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With oils; With poor ventilation; With radiant energy (x-rays, etc.); With silica, fiberglass, etc.; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
2. Other working conditions:
   • Work is performed under adverse conditions and involves exposure to odors, fumes, hazardous chemicals, bodily fluids and tissues, and infectious diseases.