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Are you looking for a challenging role within an organization that provides flexible hours, rewarding compensation and an excellent benefit package? If so, Lake County Government is the place for you. Comprised of nearly 3,000 employees, it is our goal to positively serve the residents of Lake County while working with a purpose. We believe our employees should take pride in the work they accomplish while truly respecting a collaborative work environment. Do you have a background in Forensic Pathology? If so, this position could very well be for you:

POSITION: FORENSIC PATHOLOGIST

LOCATION: WAUKEGAN, IL

SALARY: $190,000 - $225,000

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for performing autopsies to determine the cause of death and performs related work as required.

Becoming a Forensic Pathologist would allow you to be involved with the County Coroner's Office within local government, ranging from performing external examinations of bodies, drawing toxicology samples, and preparing comprehensive reports on post-mortem examinations in a timely manner and meeting with police and state’s attorney’s office to discuss autopsy findings to determining cause of death.  Your day will consist of serving as an expert witness in a court of law to testify in a variety of civil and criminal cases, and supervising deputies and autopsy technicians during autopsy.  You will have endless opportunities to impact and make a difference within Lake County. Being able to build working relationships with employees, 30 countywide departments and the public, is sure to keep you interested and continuously learning.

In order to be successful in this role you must be able to obtain a license to practice medicine in the State of Illinois and become board certified as a forensic pathologist. Individuals should have extensive knowledge of forensic pathology, possess the ability to effectively problem solve and have the ability to work both individually and in a team atmosphere. You also must be able to work in a variety of conditions and environments and be able to lift, carry, push, and pull at least 100 pounds, including a human body.

Lake County offers a competitive salary and benefit package with performance-based incentive plans. We also offer flexible working hours, and a comprehensive wellness and training program. Visit our Prospective Employee page to get additional information on why you should work for Lake County!  

To learn more about the department you will be working for, visit Coroner's. To learn more about other services Lake County provides and to see some of our employees in action visit our website to view videos.

If you need assistance writing your resume we have some tools to help you at our Human Resources website.

Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.

Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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