Forensic Autopsy Support Specialist

Laramie County Government; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Laramie County Government is seeking an assistant to support forensic autopsy activities under close supervision. You will work alongside forensic pathologists and investigators, preparing instruments, collecting evidence, and ensuring proper handling of decedents.

Key duties include maintaining chain of custody, documenting evidence, and coordinating with law enforcement and funeral homes. A high school diploma or GED is required, plus background checks and a drug screen.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; background check and drug screen required.
• Associate's degree in criminal justice, mortuary sciences, health services or related field preferred.
• Ability to work under supervision and handle sensitive evidence.

Responsibilities

• Set up instruments, supplies and paperwork for autopsy independently or with supervisor.
• Assist with autopsy under direct supervision; collect evidence and decedent items.
• Logs and removes clothing, personal effects and evidence for chain of custody.
• Collect and package biological samples for toxicology or other testing under pathologist supervision.
• X-Ray decedents.
• Clean and sanitize all instruments and working surfaces.
• Take morgue inventory and stock supplies.
• Accept and release decedents' items to funeral homes.
• Maintain identifying tags or bands on the decedent.
• Provide information to law enforcement, relatives and funeral staff as appropriate.
• Maintain Medicolegal Death Investigation files.

Skills

Investigative principles

Evidence handling

Criminal law

Anatomy knowledge

Report writing

Communication

PPE safety

Education

Associate's degree in criminal justice or mortuary sciences

Job description

Laramie County Government is seeking an assistant to support forensic autopsy activities under close supervision. You will work alongside forensic pathologists and investigators, preparing instruments, collecting evidence, and ensuring proper handling of decedents.

Key duties include maintaining chain of custody, documenting evidence, and coordinating with law enforcement and funeral homes. A high school diploma or GED is required, plus background checks and a drug screen.