AUTOPSY ASSISTANT, LEAD
Department
MDH Ofc of Chief Med Examiner
Date Opened
5/20/2025 11:59:00 PM
Filing Deadline
6/3/2025 11:59:00 PM
Salary
$44,704.00 - $57,588.00/year, with potential growth to $71,108.00/year
Employment Type
Full-Time
HR Analyst
Latosha Keene
Work Location
Baltimore City
GRADE
ASTD11
LOCATION OF POSITION
MDH Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME)
900 W. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
Main Purpose of Job
The main purpose of this full-time Lead Autopsy Assistant position will be to assist the Medical Examiner in the performance of medico-legal autopsies to determine the cause and manner of death.
Job duties include:
• Assigning work to lower-level Autopsy Assistants, training lower-level Autopsy Assistants, and overseeing their work.
• Obtaining photographs in accordance with NAME accreditation and NAME autopsy standards. Required photographs include but are not limited to: an 'as is' of the decedent upon arrival to the office, evidence on or inside the body, tattoo photographs, and an identification photo.
• Operation of full body x-ray and CT Scan equipment to locate projectiles, document injuries, and prepare dental x-rays. Undresses human remains and secures personal effects (clothing, valuables, etc.) in preparation for external examination and photography.
• Assisting with the collection of evidence during the autopsy procedure including certain homicide and suspicious cases.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education :   Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience : Two years of experience embalming or assisting in the performance of autopsies on humans.
Notes :
1. Possession of an Associate degree in mortuary science may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
2. Experience embalming or assisting in the performance of autopsies on humans may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Mortician classifications or Mortuary Affairs Specialist or Mortician specialty codes in the Autopsy field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).
Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.
Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.
BENEFITS
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.
If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov .
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.