Autopsy Assistant Jobs in Delaware (NOW HIRING)

• Ensure that the autopsy suite, instruments, and equipment must are cleaned,sterilized, and fully prepared prior to each examination,
• Ensure all necessary supplies for each autopsy case are stocked and available.
• Accurately document all incoming humanremains
• Maintain a strict, unbroken chain of custody for allremains, personal effects, and forensic specimens.
• Assist the forensic pathologist with all aspects of the postmortem examination with professionalproficiency.
• Preserve andlabel all biological specimens with complete accuracy.
• Respectfully prepareremainsfor release to mortuary/funeral home after the completion of the autopsy.
• Decontaminate the autopsy suite and equipment per safety protocols within 4 hours of case completion.
• Maintain the autopsy suite, refrigerated units, and storage areas in a clean and organized state.
• Monitor inventory levels and report supply needs to prevent work stoppages
• Performs tissue embedding, operates tissue processor, microtome sectioning, slide staining, cover slipping, and quality control checks.
• Receive specimens from cases performed outside of the main facility and accessioning.
• Maintain a histology specimen inventory andappropriate chainof custody for all materials.
• Assistswith trackingspecimensretainedfor extended examination and coordinating shipping / examination times with consultants.
• Disposition specimens and histology materials per standard operating procedure, following regulations for biohazardous waste.
• Produceaccurate, high-quality photographic documentation of decedents, personal effects, personal protective equipment, and associated evidence to support forensic examinations, identification ofremainsand medicolegal investigations.
• Ensure all photographs associated with a case are accurately uploaded, correctly oriented, and placed in the case tracking system within 24 hours of autopsy completion.
• Must be able to provide coverage for weekend operations asrequired.
• Must be willing to globally deploy to OCONUS/CONUS locations (typically 2-5 days, but in rare cases may extend to several weeks).
• Must be available for travel 30-40% of the time, sometimes at short notice.
  

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • An associate's or bachelor's degree in Forensic Science, Mortuary Science, Biology, or a related field is highly desirable.
• A minimum oftwo (2) yearsof hands-on experience in ahospitalpathology or medical examiner setting,assistingwith autopsies.
• Certification as aHistotechnician(HT) from ASCP or a similar certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology.
• Proficiencyin autopsy procedures, including evisceration.
• Ability to work in physically and emotionally demanding conditions and lift/move heavy objects.
• Meticulous attention to detail, particularly for specimen handling and documentation.
• Must be able to obtain andmaintaina valid U.S. passport and meet all medical/administrative requirements for global deployment.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain aSecret security clearance.

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SNA International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminatedagainst on the basis of disability.