Autopsy technician work includes tasks such as preparing the autopsy suite, providing specimen containers for examination, moving bodies, and assisting the pathologist with various parts of the exam. This could involve responsibilities such as eviscerating and weighing organs as well as collecting toxicology samples.

What do you need to become an autopsy tech?

Must autopsy technicians have at least a bachelor's degree in forensic science, biology or mortuary science, which takes four years to complete. Completing an associate's degree program may be adequate for an entry-level position, but a bachelor's degree is the most common choice for this position.

How many years does it take to become an autopsy?

A forensic pathologist must first earn a bachelor's degree, then a medical degree, either an M.D. or D.O. Extensive additional education and training is required, including four to five years of training in anatomic, clinical and/or forensic pathology and a one-year residency or fellowship in forensic pathology.