Funeral Service Lab Specialist II

State of South Carolina; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible work schedules

Retirement plan options

Job summary

Piedmont Technical College seeks a laboratory support professional for the Funeral Services Department to prepare materials for all laboratory activities, maintain equipment, and handle minor adjustments.

The role requires experience with cremation equipment, ability to work with biohazardous materials, and adherence to OSHA standards; flexibility to schedule across day, evening, or weekend shifts, and occasional travel to meetings; strong communication with families and professionals is

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mortuary Science or related field.
• Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer in SC or within 3 months.
• Experience in embalming/restorative art is preferred.
• Willingness to work day/evening/weekend shifts and travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide laboratory support for the Funeral Services Department.
• Maintain and operate laboratory equipment with minor adjustments.
• Work with biohazardous materials and prepare solutions.
• Maintain safety procedures and report violations to the Director.
• Maintain/Develop OSHA standards.

Skills

Communication

Flexible schedule

Education

Associate degree in Mortuary Science

Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer

Tools

Cremation equipment

Laboratory equipment

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.

• 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.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.