Forensic Quality Specialist

New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner investigates cases of persons who die within the city from criminal violence, by accident, by suicide, suddenly when in apparent health, when unattended by a physician, in a correctional facility, or in any suspicious or unusual manner. The core values of CARES guide our work: Commitment, Accountability, Resilience, Excellence, and Service.

About the role

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Forensic Operations, this position oversees the quality assurance and control activities associated with Morgue operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and measures the effectiveness of quality control programs for borough forensic operations.
• Assures compliance with mortuary decedent case intake and case release process.
• Maintains control over physical inventory of decedent remains, including medical examiner cases and claim only cases.
• Supervises decedent case reconciliation process.
• Reports problems and suggests improvements as appropriate.
• Assists in the development of Forensic Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Interfaces with borough Deputy Chief Medical Examiner and the Administrator on Duty to resolve issues.
• Prepares reports and keeps records.
• Operates a motor vehicle.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Authorization to work in the United States (no sponsorship provided).
• Selected candidates will be required to provide a DNA sample by swabbing.
• This position is identified as essential and may require 24-hour availability during emergency events.
• Must obtain any required licenses, certifications, or endorsements within three months of appointment.
• New York City residency is not required.

Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, with specialization in criminalistics, forensic science, chemistry, biology, physics, molecular genetics, genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, entomology, anthropology, ecology, or a closely related scientific or engineering field.

Assignment Level IB

• At least one year of satisfactory full-time experience in criminalistics, forensic science, or analytic chemistry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Assignment Level II

• One year of experience as a Criminalist at Assignment Level I-B; or
• One additional year of qualifying experience in criminalistics or forensic science (total of two years); or
• A satisfactory combination of education and experience totaling two years.

Assignment Level III

• Two years of experience as a Criminalist at Assignment Level I-B and/or II; or
• Two additional years of qualifying experience in criminalistics or forensic science (total of three years); or
• A satisfactory combination of education and experience totaling three years.

Assignment Level IV

• Three years of experience as a Criminalist at Assignment Level I-B, II, and/or III; or
• Three additional years of experience in criminalistics or forensic science (total of four years); or
• A satisfactory combination of education and experience totaling four years.

Preferred Skills

• Preferred degree specialization or experience in forensic sciences, such as forensic anthropology, medicolegal investigations, certified pathology assistant, or related field.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Highly organized with excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Schedule

• Thirty-five hours over a seven-day period.
• May work evenings and weekends.