Medicolegal Investigations Intern — Forensics; Unpaid Job Boulder area,Colorado USA,Healthcare

Position: Medicolegal Investigations Intern — Forensics (Unpaid)

Boulder County Coroner's Office is seeking to hire up to 2 Unpaid Interns, Fall 2026 - Medicolegal Investigations. Collegiate opportunities available during Spring, Summer, and Fall terms. Collegiate interns must meet their school requirements for credit. Non‑collegiate opportunities are available on a case‑by‑case basis. Both collegiate and non‑collegiate individuals must commit to 12–20 hours per week during the term.

This internship is not a paid or benefited position. Dates:
August 24, 2026 – December 8, 2026. The internship requires 12‑20 hours per week, Monday–Friday 7:00 am–8:00 pm depending on scheduling.

Location:

5610 Flatiron Parkway
, Boulder, Colorado. Boulder County requires employees to reside in Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range:
Unpaid Internship

Hiring Timeline

Phone Screening:
July 31st
First Round Interviews:
Week of August 3rd
Reference Check:
Week of August 3rd

Responsibilities

Medicolegal interns will rotate through investigations and pathology, focusing on forensic investigations and postmortem examinations.

Participants may be exposed to environmental and biological hazards during the internship.

Interns complete a performance checklist that includes a weekly prescription log, a weekly medical terminology log, statute review, and self‑paced reading resources.

Each participant will be required to create and present a PowerPoint presentation on a chosen topic of interest near the end of the internship.

Interns will observe investigators during scene responses.

Interns will observe pathology staff complete autopsy procedures.

Performs related work as required.

Qualifications Education & Experience

If currently enrolled, a minimum GPA of 3.0 while pursuing a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in health, human science, forensic science, or criminal justice.

Background Check & Fingerprinting

Job offer contingent upon passing a background investigation with fingerprinting.

Special Requirements

Applicants must pass a pre‑employment drug test.
Applicants must complete an internship agreement to confirm participation.
Interns must be at least 18 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications

Current college enrollment or graduation from a nationally accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Field of study such as health or human science, forensic science, or criminal justice.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to interact effectively with individuals under stress.
Willingness to collaborate with colleagues, agencies, and the public.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio‑economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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