Criminalist II (Forensic Biology)

Overview

DEPT OF HEALTH / MENTAL HYGIENE

Posted On : 09 / 12 / 2025

Full-Time

Location MANHATTAN

Department OCME – Forensic Biology

Salary Range : $81,751.00 — $81,751.00

Job Description

PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner investigates cases of persons who die within New York City from criminal violence, by accident, by suicide, suddenly when in apparent health, when unattended by a physician, in a correctional facility or in any suspicious or unusual manner or where an application is made pursuant to law for a permit to cremate a body of a person.

Our core purpose is to protect public health and serve impartial justice through forensic science and medicine. We exist to provide answers in support of families and communities during times of profound need.

The core values of CARES guide our work for communities and inform our behavior toward each other and all those we serve.

• Commitment : Dedicated to the mission at all times.
• Accountability : Responsible to each other and the community.
• Resilience : Adapt in the face of adversity.
• Excellence : Achieve and maintain the highest quality.
• Service : Innovate to meet evolving needs.

Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements For All Assignment Levels" above, to be assigned to Assignment Level I-B individuals must have at least one year of satisfactory full-time experience in criminalistics, forensic science or analytic chemistry, or a satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience.

In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" for Assignment Level I-B above, to be assigned to Assignment Level IV, individuals must have one of the following :

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at not applicable here.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Shortlist

Job ID 735621

Title code 21849

Civil service title CRIMINALIST

Title classification Non-Competitive-5

Business title Criminalist II (Forensic Biology)

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job level 02

Number of positions 2

Work location 421 East 26th Street NY NY

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Criminalist II (Forensic Biology)

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