Embalmer

Sci Corp; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sci Corp in Falls Church, VA is seeking an embalmer with appropriate state licensure and a compassionate approach to handling the deceased. The role involves restoration, removals, and careful presentation of remains while maintaining strict safety and regulatory standards.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and mortuary college education, with preferred embalmer or apprentice experience and a valid drivers license. Proficiency with MS Office is expected as part of daily tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from accredited mortuary college or equivalent as required by state law.
• Embalmer or Apprentice experience as required by state law.
• 2 years of experience in a 200-call minimum/year funeral firm embalming facility preferred.
• Must meet licensing requirements in applicable state and have a valid drivers license.
• Ability to lift over 75 pounds.
• Proficient with MS Office and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Cares for deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks including verification of identification and embalming authorization; restorations; removals and transfers; dressing, styling hair and cosmetics; and other preparation for human remains.
• Adheres to all applicable licensing regulations and standards.
• Assists with maintenance of preparation room and facility.
• Cleans equipment and handles hazardous material spills.
• Ensures proper handling of hazardous materials per MSDS guidelines.
• Assists with inventory of chemicals and supplies; receives caskets and other funeral home items.
• Promotes a safe work environment by following universal precautions and safe conduct principles.

Skills

Compassion and integrity

Good communication skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to lift over 75 pounds

MS Office skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from accredited mortuary college

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Performs all embalming activities of the deceased correctly and respectfully.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cares for deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks which include: verifying identification and embalming authorization; performing restorations; completing removals and transfers; dressing, styling hair and or applying cosmetics, and; any other preparation required for human remains
• Adheres to all applicable professional, municipal, state/provincial and federal licensing authority regulations
• Assists with maintenance of preparation room and the facility
• Cleans soiled equipment and hazardous material spills
• Ensures hazardous materials and spills are handled in accordance with the Material Data Safety Sheets
• Assists with chemical and supply inventory
• Receives caskets and other funeral home supplies
• Promotes a safe work environment by being aware of and practicing universal precautions and adopting general principles of safe conduct

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduation from accredited mortuary college or other degree as required by state/province law

Experience

• Embalmer, Apprentice experience as required by state/provincial law
• 2 years of experience in a 200-call minimum/year funeral firm embalming facility preferred

  Licenses

  • Must meet all licensing requirements in applicable state/province as required by law and as prescribed by each state board
  • Current state/province issued driver's license

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Acceptable driving record
  • Ability to lift over 75 pounds
  • Knowledge of computers and some software including MS Office products required
  • High level of compassion and integrity
  • Good communication skills
  • Problem solving skills

  Postal Code: 22042

  Category (Portal Searching): Operations

  Job Location: US-VA - Falls Church