Museum Technician - Job at University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM

Museum Technician

Albuquerque, NM

Posted 5 days ago

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Job Description

Requisition IDreq28767 Working TitleMuseum Technician Pay$15 hourly Hourly CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM DepartmentAS Biology General Administrative (048F) Employment TypeStudent Employment Student TypeWork-Study StatusNon-Exempt Background Check RequiredNo For Best Consideration Date3/14/2024 Position SummaryWork will primarily be conducted in the Museum of Southwestern Biology's Division of Mammals, but there may be an opportunity for field-based mammal work as well. The work will be data-intensive and will include data entry/transcription of natural history collection data. This will require location and retrieval of museum specimens from natural history collection holdings and data transcription from specimen labels, field datasheets, collection catalogs, or digital records. Other assorted curatorial duties will also be required, such as maintenance and operation of the dermestarium, preparation of museum specimens, osteoscribing, processing and matching of skeletal material, cataloging, specimen installation, data entry, database verification, geo-referencing, and assistance on field research projects. Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications

Seeking a degree in Biology
Proficient in word processing and spreadsheet use
Completed courses in or knowledge of mammalogy, general vertebrate zoology, or museum science
Understanding of relational databases
Awarded work-study for the current school term
Able to work approximately 20 hours/week.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, to submit an application.

Please attach a resume/CV and a cover letter to your application. Include the following information in your cover letter and/or resume: 1) your major and minor 2) your planned graduation date 3) your particular interest in biology or museums.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Job Summary

Company

University of New Mexico

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Salary and Benefits

$15 hourly Hourly

Required Experience

Open