Associate Medical Examiner - Central Lab

Associate Medical Examiner - Central LabThe State Medical Examiner's Office, within the Division of Forensic Sciences, Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is seeking qualified applicants to fill Associate Medical Examiner (Forensic Pathologist) positions at the GBI Central Regional Laboratory in Dry Branch (Macon), Georgia. The successful applicant will join a system that encompasses two regional medical examiner offices located in Pooler (Savannah) and Dry Branch (Macon), Georgia, in addition to the headquarters facility, located in Decatur, Georgia [Atlanta]. Collectively, these three offices provide complete forensic pathology services to 154 of the 159 counties in Georgia.In addition to the listed salary, the selected applicant will be paid an additional $50,000/yr. locality pay that will be paid out semi-monthly in addition to the annual salary. The locality pay is valid only if the selected applicant is working at the Central Regional Laboratory in Macon, GA.Job duties include performing medicolegal autopsies under the provisions of the Georgia Death Investigation Act; generating examination reports for dissemination in a timely and efficient manner; providing expert courtroom and deposition testimony in judicial proceedings; and consulting with law enforcement agencies and attorneys who work within the criminal system. The Associate Medical Examiner may perform other duties as directed by the Chief Medical Examiner.Minimum qualifications include being a Medical Doctor licensed to practice medicine in the state of Georgia or the ability to obtain Georgia license as required by state law, successful completion of an Anatomic Pathology residency and Forensic Pathology fellowship from an accredited institution, board certified by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology OR Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology, and board certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Pathology in Forensic Pathology.The salary range for the position is $260,000-$280,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. Advancement within the salary structure is commensurate with cumulative experience and achievement of full board certification for those who are hired but are not yet fully board certified. The Georgia Medical Examiner Loan Repayment Program is now available to qualified licensed physicians working as full-time Medical Examiners with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation! Recipients must agree to work full-time, on or after January 1, 2023, for GBI as a Medical Examiner for an opportunity to have a portion of their student loan debt to be paid through this loan repayment program. Loan repayment begins after twelve consecutive months of qualified employment. Qualified Medical Examiners may receive up to five years of student loan repayment for five years of employment with the GBI's Division of Forensic Science Medical Examiner's Office. Graduated loan repayment award amounts are based on eligible participating year in the repayment program:First year maximum amount is $12,000Second year maximum amount is $18,000Third year maximum amount is $24,000Fourth year maximum amount is $30,000Fifth year maximum amount is $36,000The maximum limit is $120,000 with five years of qualifying employment. GBI offers a generous benefits package. Employees earn vacation time and sick leave and are granted 13 paid holidays each year. There are a variety of benefit options to choose from, including vision, dental, health and life insurance. We also offer an employee retirement plan and deferred compensation options.