Embalmer Apprentice

Sci Corp; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sci Corp in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking a compassionate team member to assist with funeral service duties, including preparation, restorations, and transfers. You will verify documentation, assist with dressings and cosmetics, and help maintain a safe, compliant facility.

The role requires physical stamina, strong communication, and strict adherence to licensing and safety guidelines. Experience with MS Office and funeral service education is preferred; on-site work in a regulated setting is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Enrollment in or completion of an accredited funeral service program.
• License requirements per state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Care for deceased with respect, including embalming preparation and restoration tasks.
• Verify identification and embalming authorization before procedures.
• Assist with removals, transfers, dressing, and cosmetics as needed.
• Maintain preparation room and facility.
• Handle and assist with caskets and supplies.
• Promote safe work practices and universal precautions.
• Adhere to licensing regulations and identify compliance requirements.

Skills

Compassion and integrity

Communication skills

Problem solving

MS Office proficiency

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Diploma training in funeral service or mortuary science

Graduation pending from mortuary college (or equivalent)

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Cares for deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks: 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 be being aware of and practicing universal precautions and adopting general principles of safe conduct

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of or currently enrolled in a diploma training program at a recognized college or technical school specializing in funeral service or mortuary science
• Graduation pending from accredited mortuary college or other degree as required by state/province law

Licenses

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

Experience

• None required

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: 23462

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-VA – Virginia Beach