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[Barbian, Lenore T.]

National Museum of Health and Medicine - Conservator

The National Museum of Health and Medicine of the Armed Forces Institute
of Pathology in Washington, DC, seeks an objects conservator to care for
its unique and diverse collections of archival materials, human skeletal
and pathological specimens, and medical instruments and artifacts.  The
ideal candidate will have broad experience in all areas of museum
conservation in a mid-sized museum.  In addition to assessment and
treatment of museum collections, responsibilities will include
exhibition and loan support, design and implementation of conservation
policies, safety and disaster management, and preventive care of
collections.  Our active exhibition program requires a conservator
w/experience in exhibits conservation.  Initial responsibilities will
include outfitting a new conservation lab.  

Master's degree in conservation required; some experience with natural
history specimens preferable.  Three to five years of full-time museum
employment desired.  Excellent salary and benefits.  Fax resume & cover
letter to Personnel at 202-782-1476.  No applications considered without
salary history, current requirement, & references.  Deadline for
application is May 21, 1999.