Forensic Technician 1 (Part-Time 28 Hrs.) #260810-3991HN-001

We are recruiting for two (2) part-time Forensic Technician 1 positions at the State of Connecticut, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME), a modern facility located on the UCONN Health Center Campus in Farmington, CT. The OCME is responsible for investigating sudden and unexpected deaths that fall under its jurisdiction by statute.

Schedule

• 28 hours per week
• Rotating schedule:
  • Week One: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
  • Week Two: Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
• Hours:
  • Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• Alternate schedules may be available
• On-call and holiday coverage is required

Responsibilities

• Lift bodies and work in strongly disagreeable conditions
• Prepare bodies for autopsies and subsequent release to funeral directors
• Assist in the performance of autopsies and collection of relevant information
• Assist in removal of organs, collection of body fluids, and retention of specimens for special studies
• Prepare fixative solutions
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of autopsy facilities and equipment
• Assist in maintenance of appropriate records
• Take fingerprints and photographs
• Pick up decomposed and traumatized bodies
• Take inventory of and make receipt for clothing and valuables
• Maintain chain of custody of body and evidence from crime scenes
• Handle the removal of bodies from hospitals and/or secured crime scene areas
• May take and develop X-rays
• Perform related duties as required

Requirements

• One (1) year of experience in related work in a morgue, laboratory, hospital, or funeral home
• Possession and retention of a Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's License
• Availability for calls on an emergency basis
• Ability to lift at least 200 lbs.
• Willingness to undergo periodic tests or immunizations for communicable diseases, as necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience physically performing the lifting of bodies of various weights and sizes

Benefits

• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance
• Dedicated employee parking

Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page for more information.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to strongly disagreeable conditions
• Required to lift bodies

A thorough background investigation will be completed before appointment. The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.