Forensic Technician 1
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All applications will be accepted from 10/12/2026 to 10/23/2026.
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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.
The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is Bryanna. You can contact Bryanna at Bryanna.Nagele@Phila.gov
If you need any assistance, please feel free to contact: hrhelpdesk@phila.gov