Day-Shift Autopsy Assistant: Pathology Support

University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is seeking an Autopsy Assistant in the Autopsy Pathology department located at 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642. This full-time position supports pathologists and trainees in postmortem procedures.

Key duties include performing body incisions and evisceration, delivering specimens, preparing cadavers for the funeral director, maintaining logs, and upholding universal precautions.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in biological science with anatomy background required.
• At least 1 year autopsy assistant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs body incisions and evisceration during autopsies.
• Delivers specimens for special studies.
• Prepares cadaver for funeral director.
• Maintains equipment and temperature logs; follows safety precautions.
• Keeps morgue clean and stocked with PPE and supplies.

Skills

Autopsy assistance

Specimen handling

Education

Associate's degree in Biological science with anatomy background

1 year autopsy assistant experience or equivalent

Tools

Dissection instruments

Specimen containers

Job description

The University of Rochester is seeking an Autopsy Assistant in the Autopsy Pathology department located at 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642. This full-time position supports pathologists and trainees in postmortem procedures.

Key duties include performing body incisions and evisceration, delivering specimens, preparing cadavers for the funeral director, maintaining logs, and upholding universal precautions.