Job Description

Salary: $51.08 Hourly
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 15390
Department: Institute of Forensic Sciences
Division: Pathology Services
Opening Date: 08/04/2025
Closing Date: 5/1/2026 11:59 PM Central


Position Description
Mission

The Mission of the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is to provide medical examiner and crime laboratory services of the highest quality in an unbiased manner with uncompromised integrity.
Vision

• To provide consistent, quality death investigation and laboratory analysis for the benefit of the entire community.
• To create a technological strongpoint for legal agencies to facilitate justice in criminal and civil proceedings.
• To establish an academic environment for training in the field of Forensic Science.

Brief Fellowship Overview:

The forensic fellowship is designed to furnish to an already trained pathologist the fundamental philosophy, skills, and knowledge needed to carry out proper medico legal death investigations.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conducts and completes, in a timely manner, such investigations, autopsies and examinations as are needed to fulfill the requirements of "Article 49.25", Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, and such other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Medical Examiner or Deputy Chief Medical Examiner.
• The Fellow performs medical-legal investigation under the supervision of the Chief, Deputy Chief, or an Assistant Medical Examiner.
• Fellow participates in the departmental teaching and research function arising from the nature of the departmental duties and responsibilities.
• A Fellow is appointed by the Chief Medical Examiner in accordance with County personnel procedures and serves in an exempt category for a period generally up to one year.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer


If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements
TRANSCRIPTS MAY REQUIRED PRIOR TO INTERVIEW; OFFICIAL CERTIFIED ORIGINAL TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ANY JOB OFFER.
Education:

• Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy from an accredited U.S. medical or foreign equivalent
• Completion of ACGME (Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education) approved postgraduate residency program in anatomic or anatomical/clinical pathology by date of hire.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• The Fellow shall be a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy, skilled in the practice of pathology, certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Pathology.
• The Fellow must be skilled in the practice of medicine, and pathology and be able to demonstrate and improve skills in forensic pathology with experience and training during the yearlong program.
• The Fellow shall be able to acquire a Texas licensure or appropriate training permit from the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners prior to the date of employment.
• The Fellow must be able to follow the rules of procedures of Harris County.
• The Fellow must maintain dress, demeanor, and interpersonal relationships conducive to the credibility of the Department.
• The Fellow must be able to communicate effectively in the English language and develop skills in presenting proper cognitive scientific opinion testimony.
• The Fellow must be willing to participate in the departmental programs and must be sensitive to the religious or appropriate needs of others concerned with death case investigation.

NOTE : Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences

• Consideration will be given to residents pursuing combined anatomic-forensic pathology certification, as per the American Board of Pathology. In such circumstances, the applicant will have completed two full years of training in anatomic pathology in an ACGME -accredited residency program.

General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Regular Full-Time

Salary:

• $51.08 hourly

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*

* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
01


Do you have a Doctorate degree of Medicine or Osteopathy from an accredited U.S. medical or foreign equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02


Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.
03


Are you certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Pathology?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you or will you have Completion of ACGME (Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education) approved postgraduate residency program in anatomics or anatomical/clinical pathology by date of hire?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

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