Herbarium Assistant – BRIT-SMU-VDB The Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) seeks a temporary, full time Herbarium Assistant to assist the Collections Manager in the processing, preparation, and filing of plant specimens and in maintaining the BRIT-SMU-VDB herbarium collections and associated databases. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively are required. The ideal candidate is self-motivated with attention to detail, has strong organization skills, and can work independently and take on supervisory and organizational responsibilities. Candidate must have a bachelors or Masters degree in Biology or a related field, with experience working with scientific collections. Attention to detail and self-motivation are essential. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively. Candidate will be required to work independently of supervision and take on supervisory and organizational responsibilities.
Responsibilities: The following are a few of the responsibilities, duties and functions for this position. Please review the full announcement for this position on the BRIT website (brit.org) to see the complete job description. -Supervises the work and assists in the training of mounting and filing plant specimens by herbarium technicians and volunteers and participates in these activities. -Assists the Collections Manager in coordinating the activities of herbarium volunteers and trains volunteers in herbarium techniques. Maintains supplies for plant mounters and other volunteers as well as maintaining daily records of volunteer activities. -Oversees and assists with the unpacking and processing of incoming loan, exchange, and gift transactions in preparation for mounting and/or filing. -Assists with locating materials for outgoing loans, prepares, packages and ships outgoing transactions. -Checks plant names and localities of specimens prior to filing to confirm these are current and correct. - Participates in public tours and other educational activities designed to demonstrate the importance of the collections and inform the public about institutional resources. -Performs other duties as requested to accomplish the goals of the Institute. To apply, please submit a cover letter with salary requirements and a resume to:[email protected]. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. BRIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Link to the full job description: http://www.brit.org/employment#herbarium_assistant
