Forensic Technician Intern

Posting Date

03/12/26

Application Deadline

03/17/26

Pay Range

$15.15 Hourly

This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Temporary

Department

Medical Examiner

About the Position

The Forensic Technician Intern learns to perform specialized work in assisting Forensic Technicians with the postmortem examination of decedents, collection of samples, and maintaining records.

About Us

Join a team dedicated to providing reliable and trustworthy death investigations in our community! The Office of the Medical Examiner is a county agency charged under Arizona law to perform medical investigations of certain types of deaths. The goal of these investigations is to determine the medical cause (disease and/or injury) of the death to help improve public health and safety. We are looking for service-minded individuals to join our collaborative team to provide help the people of Maricopa County.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more!  Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Currently enrolled in an Associate or Bachelor's degree program or recent graduates from an accredited college or university in a Forensic Science, Biological Science, Mortuary Science, or related criminology or forensic field

Other Requirements

• Successful candidate will be required to complete a post-job offer medical evaluation in order to use N95 respirators

We Also Value

• Two years of completed college level courses in anatomy and physiology

• Experience working with decedents or relevant experience working in emergency medical services

• Experience working or volunteering in a medical examiner or coroner’s office

• Experience with data entry desirable

Job Contributions

• Collects tissue samples and bodily fluid specimens for toxicology, histology, and microbiology

• Performs head and neck evisceration under instruction and guidance of Forensic Technicians and the Medical Examiner

• Sutures decedents after autopsy is completed

• Assists in weighing bodies and internal organs to document findings

• Documents exam-related information into the department’s case management system

• Cleans and disinfects examination tables, instruments, equipment, and examination rooms

• Transport of decedents to and from the body storage cooler using a pallet jack and proper lifting mechanics

• Assists with fingerprinting decedents for accurate records and identification

• Stocks examination suites with required PPE, instruments, and supplies

• Additional projects as assigned

Working Conditions

• Ability to work with decedents in a decomposed state and work in malodorous conditions. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Selection Procedure

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

 

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.

 

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