Museum Technician

Work will primarily be conducted in the Museum of Southwestern Biology's Division of Mammals, but some field-based mammal work may also be required. Duties include maintenance and operation of the dermestarium, preparation of museum specimens, osteoscribing, processing and matching of skeletal material, curation, cataloging, specimen installation, data entry, database verification, geo-referencing, and assistance on field research projects.

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.

• 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
• Outdoor skills
• Awarded work-study for the current school term
• Able to work approximately 20 hours/week.

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