Forensic Technician 1

Austincc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impact

Growth

Diversity & Inclusion

Benefits

Job summary

The City of Philadelphia is seeking a technical forensic worker to perform full-performance level tasks in processing and dissecting bodies under a pathologist's supervision. Responsibilities include transporting, storing and releasing cadavers, and performing custodial duties to maintain a clean work area and equipment.

Work involves exposure to decomposed cadavers and requires physical effort on assigned shifts.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.
• Completion of thirty credits which has included coursework in anatomy, biology, forensic science, mortuary science, or pathology.
• One year of experience dissecting human bodies, under professional supervision in a morgue or forensic pathology laboratory.

Responsibilities

• This is technical forensic work at the full performance level processing and dissecting bodies and participating in postmortem examinations under the expertise of a pathologist.
• Retrieve, transport, store and release bodies as part of cadaver processing and perform custodial tasks to ensure clean work area and equipment.

Education

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade

Completion of thirty credits including anatomy/biology/forensic science/mortuary science/pathology

Job description

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

• Impact- The work you do here matters to millions.
• Growth- Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?
• Diversity & Inclusion- Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits- We care about your well-being.

General Job Description:

This is technical forensic work at the full performance level processing and dissecting bodies and participating in postmortem examinations under the expertise of a pathologist. Employees in this class retrieve, transport, store and release bodies as part of the processing of cadavers and perform a variety of custodial tasks to ensure the cleanliness of the work area and care of equipment. Employees work on assigned shifts. Work requires moderate physical effort and involves conditions which can only be partially controlled in that employees are exposed to contaminated and decomposed cadavers. Work is performed under the supervision of a pathologist or technical superior.

The Requirements are as follows:

Option 1:

1. EDUCATION:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.

AND

2. GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

One year of experience dissecting human bodies, under professional supervision in a morgue or forensic pathology laboratory.

OR

Option 2:

1. EDUCATION:

Completion of thirty (30) credits which has included coursework in anatomy, biology, forensic science, mortuary science, or pathology.

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