Funeral Service Lab Specialist II

Piedmont Technical College; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Technical College in Greenwood, South Carolina, invites applications for a laboratory support role within the Funeral Services Department. The position requires technical skills to prepare materials for all laboratory activities and to maintain safe, compliant lab operations.

You will handle lab equipment, work with biohazardous materials, and ensure OSHA standards are followed. Candidates must be licensed as Funeral Director/Embalmer and have an associate degree with related

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent plus 3+ years in a funeral home/crematory lab setting.
• Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer with knowledge of cremation equipment.
• Willingness to teach with a flexible schedule and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide laboratory support for the Funeral Services Department and prepare materials for labs.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment; perform minor adjustments as needed.
• Handle biohazardous materials, prepare solutions, and uphold all safety procedures.

Skills

Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer

Effective communication

Education

Associate degree in Mortuary Science

Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer (SC) or eligible within 3 months

Job description

Job Responsibilities

To provide laboratory support for the Funeral Services Department at Piedmont Technical College. Which requires specific technical skills in preparing materials for all laboratory activities. Responsible for maintenance and functionality of laboratory equipment making minor adjustments as required. Work with biohazardous materials, preparing solutions. Maintaining all laboratory safety procedures and report violations to the Director. Maintain/Develop OSHA Standards.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• An associate degree in a + (3) years of technical work experience in a related laboratory setting in a funeral home/crematory setting.


• Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer; Knowledge of laboratory facilities, methods, equipment and materials. Must be skilled utilizing cremation equipment. Must communicate effectively. Must meet with families and be responsible for and filing death certificates. Must be able to meet with Coroners, Medical professionals and Veterinary personnel. Must be experienced in embalming and restorative art.


• Willingness to work within a flexible teaching schedule (ie., day, evening, weekend) and at varied sites (ie., on-campus, off-campus); Some travel may be required to local, state and national meetings, pending funding. Lifting, moving, and transporting anatomical donors and animals will be required.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer at least an associate degree in Mortuary Science; Be a Funeral Director and Licensed Embalmer in the state of South Carolina or within 3 months of employment. Relocate to the Piedmont Technical College service area within 3 months of employment.