Medical Examiner Jobs in NJ
Find medical examiner and forensic investigator jobs in New Jersey. View Medicolegal Death Investigator, Forensic Scientist, and Medical Examiner positions
Category: Healthcare & Science
Medical examiners and forensic staff investigate deaths, perform autopsies, and provide expert testimony. These positions combine medical and legal expertise.
Typical Requirements
- Medical degree required for Medical Examiner positions
- Forensic pathology fellowship for full Medical Examiner
- Science degree for Forensic Scientist positions
- Medicolegal Investigator may require bachelor's degree
Career Progression
- Medicolegal Death Investigator
- → Forensic Scientist
- → Deputy Medical Examiner
- → Medical Examiner
Available Medical Examiner positions in New Jersey
New Jersey civil service has 15 medical examiner titles, paying from $57,158 at entry level to $162,870 at the top step.
Which employers actually hire medical examiner titles
State payroll records show 881 people in these titles across 17 state agencies, concentrated at The Judiciary. This is where the work exists today, not a list of current openings.
- The Judiciary — 384 employees
- Department of Banking & Insurance — 226 employees
- Department of Health — 61 employees
- Cannabis Regulatory Commission — 40 employees
- Department of Children and Families — 38 employees
- Department of Labor — 30 employees
- Department of Treasury — 22 employees
- Department of Education — 18 employees
Local employers file their payroll separately and are not counted here, so county, municipal and school-district jobs in these titles are additional to the figures above.
About NJ Civil Service Employment
New Jersey civil service positions offer competitive salaries, comprehensive health benefits, pension enrollment through PERS or PFRS, and job security through merit-based employment protections. Most positions require passing a competitive examination to be placed on an eligibility list. Promotional opportunities allow advancement through clearly defined career ladders within each job family.
These titles show up at the state level and across counties, municipalities, and school districts alike. Local government hiring follows the same civil service rules and the same title specifications as the state does.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I become a medical examiner in New Jersey?
To work as a medical examiner in NJ civil service, you typically need to: Medical degree required for Medical Examiner positions; Forensic pathology fellowship for full Medical Examiner; Science degree for Forensic Scientist positions. Most positions require passing a civil service examination and placement on an eligibility list.
What is the salary range for Medical Examiner positions?
Medical Examiner salaries in NJ civil service range from $57,158 at entry level to $162,870 for senior positions. Actual salary depends on the specific title, experience, and step level.
Are Medical Examiner positions available at state and local level?
Availability varies by position. Use the job listings below to see jurisdiction-specific opportunities.
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