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We are seeking 2 Curatorial Assistants to work in the Vertebrate Zoology department at the Museum of Natural History.
Who We Are
The University of Colorado Museum fosters exploration and appreciation of the natural environment and human cultures through research, teaching, and community outreach. We provide academic training for graduate students in the Museum and Field Studies Program; build, conserve, and interpret research collections; and offer exhibits and educational programs for the University and the public. We offer a collaborative, intellectually stimulating, and supportive environment in which a new professor can thrive.
For more information about the Museum of Natural History please visit: www.colorado.edu/cumuseum
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Position duties (75%) include rehousing fluid-preserved vertebrate specimens and updating their inventory and condition status in the collections database; testing and amending ethanol concentrations; applying archival thermal labels to jars; and quality-checking inventory data mapping errors. Responsibilities (25%) also include performing a walk-in and chest freezer inventory to capture and track our specimen backlog, including cross-referencing unprocessed material with the collections database to prioritize specimen preparation by type (e.g., fluid, skeleton, skin).
What You Should Know
- These are temporary positions.
- One position will be for 100 hours and the other will be for 200 hours.
- Each position will be 10 hours/week.
What We Can Offer
These are temporary positions that pay $25.00/hour.
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What We Require
- Data entry.
- Data management.
- Specimen curation.
- Accurately follows established specimen-handling and project protocols.
What You Will Need
- Keen attention to detail.
- Proficient in Spreadsheets.
- Organized and able to follow detailed protocols.
- Willing to handle ethanol-preserved reptiles and amphibians.
- Willing to work in a cold environment and handle frozen animal carcasses using personal protective equipment.
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- Curriculum vitae
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu
