The Westchester County Department of Laboratories and Research has an immediate full time opening for either a Deputy Medical Examiner or an Associate Medical Examiner. The successful candidates will assist in the operation and administration of the Medical Examiner’s Office, in Valhalla, NY. In 1991 the Westchester County Forensic Science Laboratory became the first full-service forensic laboratory in the northeast to gain accreditation by the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors – Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD/LAB) International.

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http://labs.westchestergov.com/ for more information on our organization and accomplishments.

Program Facts:

Location: Central Westchester, Adjacent to Westchester Medical Center (a Level 1 Trauma Center). 30 Minutes to Midtown Manhattan
Three Full-Time Pathologists on a Rotating Schedule
Full Staff: 6 Medical Examiner Investigators, 1 Histologist, and 5 Autopsy Assistants
Work Demand: Average of 1 autopsy per day for a population of 1 million. 900 Medical Examiner’s Cases Annually. ~20 Homicide Cases Annually.
Affiliation with New York Medical College & Academic Appointment Available

On-Site Resources:

Divisions of Forensic Sciences, Forensic Toxicology, Microbiology, & Environmental Services.
4 Division Directors On-Site for Consultation and Support.
Forensic Sciences – DNA Analysis, Trace Evidence Analysis, Arson Analysis
Forensic Toxicology – Analysis for Drugs, Alcohol, & Toxic Compounds
24x7 Medical Examiner Investigator Coverage who attend Death Scenes
Public Safety Firearm Examiner and Criminalistics Lab on Campus

Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

Conducts medicolegal death investigations, supervises and performs autopsies, diagnoses injuries and pathological conditions, and prepares reports of findings.
Determines and certifies the cause and manner of death.
Gives expert testimony in courts of law and other legal proceedings

Requirements:

Successful candidates will possess a license to practice medicine in NY State; Graduation from an approved medical school; Valid NY State Driver’s license; Board Eligibility or Certification by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology with special qualifications in Forensic Pathology.

COME JOIN OUR GROWING TEAM!

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes 13 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, deferred compensation, paid leave, retirement plan, flexible spending, and tuition reimbursement.

Please submit resumes and cover letter to jobs@westchestergov.com

Important: Please indicate which position you are applying for by writing Associate Medical Examiner in the subject line of your e-mail.

Westchester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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