Funeral Service Lab Specialist II

Piedmont Technical College; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Technical College in South Carolina seeks a laboratory support professional for the Funeral Services Department. The role emphasizes preparing materials for all laboratory activities and ensuring the functionality of lab equipment with occasional minor adjustments.

Responsibilities include handling biohazardous materials, preparing solutions, and adhering to OSHA safety standards. Some travel to local or state meetings may be required, with flexible day/evening/weekend scheduling.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide laboratory support for the Funeral Services Department at Piedmont Technical College.
• Maintain and operate laboratory equipment and perform minor adjustments as required.
• Work with biohazardous materials and prepare solutions.
• Maintain all laboratory safety procedures and report violations to the Director.
• Maintain/Develop OSHA Standards.

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.

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.