Description:
Essential Qualifications
- BS in Biology or relevant field and at least 1 year with experience in palaeontology research or collections.
- Attention to detail
- English proficiency
- Experience working on a diverse team
- Ability to work independently
Bell Museum
This is a temp casual position
This position is not eligible for benefits.
Daily
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of prep lab and offices
- Wash glassware, put away any dry glassware
- Supervise collection personnel and volunteers
- Maintain work flow for curating specimens, including alcohol transfers, label printing,
photography and shelving specimens
- Package and send out loans
- Unpack and shelve returned loans
- File any paperwork associated with collection
Weekly
- Track and maintain stocks of ethanol, formalin, jars, lids, labels and other supplies
- Check and fill out forms at eye-wash station
- Check and fill out forms in chemical storage areas
- Package waste chemicals and call for removal
- Prepare specimens for Friday ID workshop
- Empty freezer of discarded specimens
- Maintain fluid levels in jars
- Develop and work on a curatorial project for the semester