Forensic Pathologist

Job Summary

The Assistant Medical Examiner is a critical role within the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner at DelDOT. This position requires a high level of expertise in forensic pathology, with a strong focus on performing autopsies and external body examinations to determine the cause and manner of death.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough autopsies and external body examinations to gather data and information surrounding a case.
• Review reports of death received from hospitals, police agencies, and private physicians to determine jurisdiction.
• Communicate with family, friends, and associates of decedents to clarify unclear points and obtain background information.
• Conduct on-site investigations at the death scene to gather data and information.
• Direct the activities of forensic investigators and autopsy room support personnel.
• Conduct microscopic examinations of specimens, tissues, organs, fluid, blood, etc. to determine irregular conditions.
• Prepare and furnish reports and findings to law enforcement officials.
• Work with hospitals, health care agencies, law enforcement, and private physicians.
• Stay up-to-date with current literature in forensic pathology and investigative research.

Requirements

• Possession of an Anatomic Pathology Certification or eligibility for certification.
• Possession of a Delaware Physician M.D. or Delaware Physician D.O. license or eligibility for a Delaware license.
• Three years experience in forensic pathology.