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ForensicDx

Autopsy Technician

Windber, PA · On-site

This position is full-time, with occasional weekend work. Under the supervision of the Pathologist ... autopsy suite in a consistent state of cleanliness and readiness; clean the equipment used for ...

University of Rochester

$19.91 - $26.88/hr

Restocks spill kit for after-hours and weekends. * Serves as liaison to administrative assistant ... Institutes precautions as prescribed by autopsy procedure manual during infectious cases. * Stores ...

SNA International

Autopsy Technician

Dover, DE · On-site

$48K - $66K/yr

Must be able to provide coverage for weekend operations asrequired. * Must be willing to globally ... Proficiencyin autopsy procedures, including evisceration. * Ability to work in physically and ...

University of New Mexico

Autopsy Technician

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$18.81 - $24.52/hr

Autopsy Tech Requisition ID req36406 Working Title Autopsy Technician Position Grade 09 Position ... Work on holidays and weekends is required. The physical component of the position also requires ...

Allina Health

$35.61 - $48.81/hr

No weekends Assists with post-mortem examinations and is responsible for related autopsy room area functions including; eviscerations and post-evisceration procedures, cleaning and maintaining the ...

Allina Health

Diener

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$35.61 - $48.81/hr

No weekends Assists with post-mortem examinations and is responsible for related autopsy room area functions including; eviscerations and post-evisceration procedures, cleaning and maintaining the ...

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How much do weekend autopsy jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend autopsy in the United States is $16.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Weekend Autopsy vs Weekend Forensic Technician?

AspectWeekend AutopsyWeekend Forensic Technician
CredentialsMedical examiner license, pathology certificationForensic science degree, crime scene training
Work EnvironmentMedical examiner's office, morgueCrime labs, crime scenes, morgue
Employer & IndustryGovernment medical examiner officesLaw enforcement agencies, forensic labs

Weekend Autopsy involves performing post-mortem examinations to determine cause of death, requiring medical and pathology credentials. Weekend Forensic Technicians assist in crime scene processing and lab analysis, often with forensic science backgrounds. Both roles work in related environments but focus on different aspects of death investigation.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Autopsy job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 94% Full Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,074 per year, or $16.4 per hour.

Autopsy Technician

ForensicDx

Windber, PA • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

AUTOPSY TECHNICIAN / FULL-TIME

A local, fast paced office is seeking a full-time autopsy technician who can uphold a strict level of confidentiality and develop and sustain a level of professionalism among staff and clientele. The candidate must have the ability to work with potential biohazardous material and maintain medico-legal confidentiality.

The autopsy technician will assist with sudden, unexplained, suspicious, unnatural, unlawful, and violent deaths that occur in our service area. The autopsy technician is responsible for assisting the pathologists with x-rays, fluid draws, evisceration, evidence collection, and other tasks related to forensic examination of a body. The autopsy technician would be performing gross anatomic dissections, collecting and preserving biological specimens and evidence, obtaining photographs, and completing necessary documentation. The position also requires a clean and organized autopsy suite before and after examinations.

This position is full-time, with occasional weekend work. Under the supervision of the Pathologist, oversee all morgue operations including but not limited to: take detailed photographs and obtain limited scope digital x-ray images of the body to assist the Pathologist in the determination of the manner and cause of death; with the consent of the Pathologist, efficiently coordinate the scheduling of autopsies, making notification to law enforcement personnel; assist the Pathologist in opening and closing the body; physically handle organs and bodily specimens, with proper identification and documentation of specimens in a manner consistent with a lawful chain of custody; promptly submit specimens to outside laboratories or consultants for histology, toxicology, specialized identification procedures or other studies; maintain the morgue and autopsy suite in a consistent state of cleanliness and readiness; clean the equipment used for autopsies; schedule equipment for maintenance, repair, or replacement, as needed; and at all times, observe all requirements for aseptic technique, infection control and the proper use of personal protective equipment and other equipment designed to ensure the safety of all employees and visitors to the morgue and autopsy suite.

Required Qualifications Education

  • High School Diploma or GED required, college degree in any field preferred.
  • Formal coursework in medical terminology and anatomy strongly preferred.

Experience

  • Basic to intermediate human anatomy and physiology, as well as basic understanding of the mechanisms associated with death and common causes of death.
  • Intermediate knowledge of the chemical and biological hazards associated with the handling of human bodies, and the techniques commonly used to mitigate those hazards.
  • Word, Excel, and other software programs to be used for the registration of decedents, the maintenance of equipment and the management of supply inventories.
  • Be able to concentrate on more than one task at a time and to make independent decisions.
    Be motivated to prioritize and manage one's time and duties.
  • Maintain collaborative professional relationships with coworkers, law enforcement personnel, visiting physicians, families of decedents, and other persons associated with death investigation.
  • The employee must have his/her own reliable transportation to and from work.

If interested and qualified, please send your resume along with three (3) professional references to: info@forensicdx.com or PO Box 69, Windber, PA 15963. No phone calls will be accepted. Competitive compensation package. Equal Opportunity Employer.


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