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Forensic Technician 1 (Part-Time 28 Hrs.)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Farmington, NM - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 26 - 35
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
21 August 2026 (27 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Introduction
The State of Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) is a free-standing modern facility located on the UCONN Health Center Campus in Farmington CT. The office is a state-wide medical examiner system charged with the investigation of sudden and unexpected deaths that by statute fall under our jurisdiction.
We are recruiting for two (2) part-time Forensic Technician 1 positions to work the following schedule:
- 28 hours per week
- In this role you will work a *rotating schedule (see below). Work performed on Monday - Friday will be during the hours of 9:00am - 4:30pm; Work performed on Saturday and Sunday will be during the hours of 8:00am - 3:30pm. (*alternate schedules may also be available)
- Week One Schedule: Friday Saturday Sunday Monday
- Week Two Schedule: Friday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
NOTE:On-call and Holiday coverage is also required.
What We Can Offer You:
- Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
- Dedicated employee parking
Forensic Technicians work under supervision and in this role:
- Are required to lift bodies;
- Are exposed to strongly disagreeable conditions;
- Prepares bodies for autopsies and subsequent release to funeral directors;
- Assists in the performance of autopsies and collection of relevant information;
- Assists in removal of organs collection of body fluids and retention of specimens for special studies;
- Prepares fixative solutions;
- Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of autopsy facilities and equipment;
- Assists in maintenance of appropriate records;
- May take fingerprints and photographs;
- Picks up decomposed and traumatized bodies;
- Takes inventory of and makes receipt for clothing and valuables;
- Maintains chain of custody of body and evidence from crime scenes;
- Handles the removal of bodies from hospitals and/or secured crime scene areas;
- May take and develop X-rays;
- Performs related duties as required.
Note: In addition to the checking of references and facts stated in the application a thorough background investigation will be completed before the candidate is certified for appointment.
Selection Plan
To Apply:
- In order to be considered for this job opening you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.You must specify your qualifications on your application.
- The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening unless otherwise specified.
- In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S. you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the individual listed on this job posting.
- Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting order to comply with Public Act 21-69 the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
- Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
- All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidates obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to .
- For current state employees salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from three branches of state government (i.e. Executive Legislative Judicial) to the other.
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- Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.
- Although applicants will receive correspondence via email as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
- Note: At any point during the recruitment process applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter resume performance reviews attendance records supervisory references licensure etc. at the discretion of the hiring agency.
- Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
- The immediate vacancy is listed above however applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class in the next twelve (12) months.
- Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at With Us:
Due to the large volume of applications received we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Diane Robitaille at .
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner this class is accountable for performing the basic technical duties related to autopsy and postmortem medicolegal death investigations.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Under supervision prepares bodies for autopsies and subsequent release to funeral directors;
- Assists in performance of autopsies and collection of relevant information;
- Assists in removal and dissection of organs collection of body fluids and retention of specimens for special studies;
- Prepares fixative solutions;
- Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of autopsy facilities and equipment;
- Assists in maintenance of appropriate records;
- Picks up decomposed and traumatized bodies;
- Takes inventory of and makes receipt for clothing and valuables;
- Maintains chain of custody of body and evidence from crime scenes;
- May take fingerprints and photographs;
- May assist in removal of bodies from hospitals and/or secured crime scene areas;
- May take and develop X-rays;
- Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY
- Knowledge of human anatomy laboratory/surgical equipment and terminology;
- Skills
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to
- carry out written and oral instructions;
- follow prescribed procedures;
- keep technical records and prepare reports.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of experience in related work in a morgue laboratory hospital or funeral home.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to individuals with the following experience/training:
- One (1) year experience of related work in a morgue laboratory hospital or funeral home.
- Possession and retention of a Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operators License.
- Availability for calls on an emergency basis.
- Experience physically performing the lifting of bodies of various weights and sizes (must be able to lift at least 200 lbs.).
- Willingness to undergo periodic tests or immunizations for communicable diseases as necessary.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operators License.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. Incumbents must be available for calls on an emergency basis.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class must be willing to undergo periodic tests or immunizations for communicable diseases as necessary.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents in this class will be required to lift bodies; will be exposed to strongly disagreeable conditions.
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women minorities and persons with disabilities.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec.5-196 of the Connecticut GeneralStatutes a job class is a position or group of positions that share generalcharacteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrativepurposes. As such a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every taskand/or responsibility.
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