Senior Medical Examiner — Forensic Pathology

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 240,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

The City Medical Examiner (OCME) in New York City is seeking a Senior Medical Examiner II to lead complex investigations, certify causes of death, and supervise staff. The role requires extensive autopsy experience, histology proficiency, and expertise in forensic pathology.

Applicants must hold a New York medical license and be eligible for board certification in forensic pathology; duties include court testimony and policy development. Full-time essential position with on-call expectations.

Qualifications

• A valid license to practice medicine in New York State.
• Residency in anatomic pathology or anatomic/clinical pathology with autopsy experience.
• For Level II, board certification in forensic pathology or subspecialty in pathology.

Responsibilities

• Order autopsies and direct pathological investigations.
• Perform autopsies and histological exams as needed.
• Certify causes of death based on postmortem findings.
• Prepare and file detailed investigative reports.
• Testify in court and grand juries as needed.
• Supervise City Medical Examiner I staff and teach.
• Develop policies and new investigative techniques.

Skills

Autopsy performance

Histology examinations

Forensic pathology knowledge

Court testimony

Education

New York medical license

ACGME pathology residency (anatomic or clinical)

Board certification in forensic pathology

Job description

The City Medical Examiner (OCME) in New York City is seeking a Senior Medical Examiner II to lead complex investigations, certify causes of death, and supervise staff. The role requires extensive autopsy experience, histology proficiency, and expertise in forensic pathology.

Applicants must hold a New York medical license and be eligible for board certification in forensic pathology; duties include court testimony and policy development. Full-time essential position with on-call expectations.