Autopsy Technician

• 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 human� remains
• Maintain a strict, unbroken chain of custody for all� remains, personal effects, and forensic specimens.�
• Assist the forensic pathologist with all aspects of the postmortem examination with professional� proficiency.
• Preserve and� label all biological specimens with complete accuracy.
• Respectfully prepare� remains� for 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 and� appropriate chain� of custody for all materials. 
• Assists� with tracking� specimens� retained� for extended examination and coordinating shipping / examination times with consultants. 
• Disposition specimens and histology materials per standard operating procedure, following regulations for biohazardous waste.�
• Produce� accurate, high-quality photographic documentation of decedents, personal effects, personal protective equipment, and associated evidence to support forensic examinations, identification of� remains� and 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 as� required.�
• 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 of two (2) years of hands-on experience in a� hospital� pathology or medical examiner setting,� assisting� with autopsies.�
• Certification as a� Histotechnician� (HT) from ASCP or a similar certification.�
• Demonstrated knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology.�
• Proficiency� in 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 and� maintain� a valid U.S. passport and meet all medical/administrative requirements for global deployment.�
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.�

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TO APPLY:

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Please submit a cover letter along with your CV. CVs without a cover letter will not be considered

SNA International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All� qualified 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 discriminated� against on the basis of disability.

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