Medical Forensic Investigator

Suffolk County NY

Hauppauge, New York, US
Base: $123,192; bonus/equity: not specified; benef...
Independent death scene investigation
Evidence collection and chain of custody
Witness interviewing for cause of death
The role involves conducting independent and confidential investigations into deaths resulting from natural, accidental, suicidal, criminal, suspicious, or undetermined causes

Job Summary

  • The role involves conducting independent and confidential investigations into deaths resulting from natural, accidental, suicidal, criminal, suspicious, or undetermined causes.
  • Employees are responsible for interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, identifying bodies through various methods, and providing expert testimony in court.
  • The position offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, pension, paid time off, and thirteen paid holidays with regular working hours.

Matching Summary

The role involves conducting independent and confidential investigations into deaths resulting from natural, accidental, suicidal, criminal, suspicious, or undetermined causes.

Salary

Base: $123,192; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance, pension, vacation, sick leave, personal days, 13 paid holidays

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Independent death scene investigation
  • Evidence collection and chain of custody
  • Witness interviewing for cause of death
  • Body identification via dental or fingerprint records
  • Court testimony and expert witness duties
  • Toxicologic sample collection

Nice-to-have

  • Sympathetic communication with grieving families
  • Public education and professional liaison skills
  • Ability to work under high stress conditions
  • Strong judgment in hazard identification

Key Requirements

  • Physician's Assistant Registration Certificate issued by New York State
  • One year of experience as a certified Physician's Assistant
  • National Commission on Certification of Physician's Assistants certification

Work Rights

Not specified

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