The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking an Autopsy Technician II to assist with medicolegal autopsies, maintain a safe autopsy environment, and manage records related to decedents. The ideal candidate will have experience in forensic pathology and be comfortable working with law enforcement and public health agencies
Job Summary
The Autopsy Technician II supports the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner by performing advanced technical tasks associated with medicolegal autopsies and maintaining a safe, compliant autopsy environment.
Key duties include assisting with autopsies, maintaining compliance with safety requirements, photographing and radiographing decedents, managing body logistics, and coordinating with external agencies.
The role functions as a senior-level technician, providing guidance and training to entry-level staff, and requires adherence to strict safety protocols and chain-of-custody requirements.
Matching Summary
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking an Autopsy Technician II to assist with medicolegal autopsies, maintain a safe autopsy environment, and manage records related to decedents. The ideal candidate will have experience in forensic pathology and be comfortable working with law enforcement and public health agencies.
Salary
Base: $50,331.00 - $75,497.00; Recruitment Range: $50,331.00 - $53,209.00; Benefits: State Health Plan and State of NC Employee Benefits
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
anatomical procedures
specimen collection
forensic documentation
chain of custody
OSHA compliance
medical waste disposal
Nice-to-have
collaboration with law enforcement
response to bioterrorism events
mass fatality events
technical guidance to staff
Key Requirements
Associate Degree in biological/anatomical, forensic, mortuary/funeral, or criminal justice sciences
Two years of experience in pathology, forensic pathology, or decedent care
Equivalent combination of education and experience