Forensic Technician ; Part Time

Forensic Technician 1

Part Time - 28 Hours

Recruitment #HN-001

Location:

Farmington, CT

Date Opened: 3/4/2026 11:00:00 AM | Salary: $22.73 - $30.04/hour (new employees start at minimum) | Job Type: Open to the Public | Close Date: 3/11/2026 11:59:00 PM

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 statewide medical examiner system charged with the investigation of sudden and unexpected deaths that, by statute, fall under our jurisdiction.

• 28 hours per week
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday – 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
• On‑call and holiday coverage required

• State Employee Benefits Overview page
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance for all employees
• Dedicated employee parking

• Required to lift bodies
• Exposed to strongly disagreeable conditions
• Prepare bodies for autopsies and subsequent release to funeral directors
• Assist in the performance of autopsies and the collection of relevant information
• Assist in removal of organs, collection of body fluids, and retention of specimens for special studies
• Prepare fixative solutions
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of autopsy facilities and equipment
• Assist in the maintenance of appropriate records
• May take fingerprints and photographs
• Pick up decomposed and traumatized bodies
• Take inventory of and make receipt for clothing and valuables
• Maintain chain of custody of body and evidence from crime scenes
• Handle removal of bodies from hospitals and/or secured crime scene areas
• May take and develop X‑rays
• Perform related duties as required

One (1) year of experience in related work in a morgue, laboratory, hospital or funeral home.

• One (1) year experience of related work in a morgue, laboratory, hospital or funeral home
• Possession and retention of a Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's License
• Availability for calls on an emergency basis
• Experience physically performing the lifting of bodies of various weights and sizes
• Willingness to undergo periodic tests or immunizations for communicable diseases, as necessary

• Must possess and retain a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's License
• May be required to travel and must be available for calls on an emergency basis

Willingness to undergo periodic tests or immunizations for communicable diseases as necessary.

Require lifting of bodies and exposure to strongly disagreeable conditions.

• 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

All candidates must meet the minimum qualifications and specify their qualifications on the application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date. For current state employees, salary calculations are determined by the state agency. Please submit complete application materials by the recruitment deadline.

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

As defined by Sec. 5‑196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. It is not meant to be all‑inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.