[Nhcoll-l] Virginia Job Announcement - FW: job ad (full-time) for research technician at Virginia Museum of Natural History
Harris, Jill (VMNH)
Jill.Harris at vmnh.virginia.gov
Tue Apr 8 14:04:35 EDT 2014
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Jill K. Harris | Registrar
Virginia Museum of Natural History
21 Starling Avenue | Martinsville, VA 24112
T. 276.634.4182 | F. 276.634.4199
jill.harris at vmnh.virginia.gov<mailto:jill.harris at vmnh.virginia.gov>
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http://www.vmnh.net/index.cfm/topic/donate
From: Moncrief, Nancy (VMNH)
Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2014 1:59 PM
To: Harris, Jill (VMNH)
Subject: FW: job ad (full-time) for research technician at Virginia Museum of Natural History
Importance: Low
please forward to other list-servs
thanks
Nancy
Nancy D. Moncrief, Ph.D.
Curator of Mammalogy
Assistant Director of Research and Collections
Virginia Museum of Natural History
21 Starling Avenue
Martinsville, VA 24112
phone 276.634.4177 or 276.634.4170
FAX 276.634.4199
Invest in Virginia's Natural History: Support the VMNH Foundation by clicking on the link below
http://www.vmnh.net/index.cfm/topic/donate
From: Mammalian Biology [mailto:MAMMAL-L at SI-LISTSERV.SI.EDU] On Behalf Of Moncrief, Nancy (VMNH)
Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2014 1:56 PM
To: MAMMAL-L at SI-LISTSERV.SI.EDU<mailto:MAMMAL-L at SI-LISTSERV.SI.EDU>
Subject: job ad (full-time) for research technician at Virginia Museum of Natural History
Importance: Low
All:
Please forward to anyone you think is qualified and may be interested. Note that we are the state museum of natural history, but we are not located in Richmond. We are in Martinsville, which is about 40 miles south of Roanoke, Virginia, and about 40 miles east of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Nancy Moncrief
Curator of Mammals
Virginia Museum of Natural History
Posted: 8 April 2014
Research Technician & Specimen Preparator
(Role Title: Laboratory & Research Specialist I)
Position #: 00029 Salary Range: Pay Band 3
Location: Martinsville, Virginia Minimum Starting Pay: $25,000-$27,000
An exceptional job opportunity in the Research and Collections Division of the Virginia Museum of Natural History (VMNH) is now available. This is a full-time position with an excellent state benefits package.
Position:
VMNH is the official state repository of natural history collections; current holdings include many different types of specimens: dry and fluid-preserved vertebrates and invertebrates, frozen tissues, and archaeological artifacts. As Research Technician & Specimen Preparator, you will be responsible for assisting with fieldwork and preparation of specimens as well as performing other day-to-day tasks related to preserving and documenting natural history specimens.
This position requires knowledge of, or willingness and ability to learn, skills required to prepare specimens of vertebrate and invertebrate animals as well as archaeological artifacts composed of materials such as bone, lithics, ceramics, and botanical materials. The position also requires excellent handwriting; meticulous attention to detail and accuracy; excellent written and verbal communication skills; excellent organizational and problem-solving skills; ability to prioritize and to work independently; and demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office and relational database software.
This position reports to the Curator of Mammalogy. Anticipated start date: 25 June 2014.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare biological specimens including frozen tissue samples, fluid specimens (invertebrates and vertebrates), study skins of mammals and birds, skeletons, and pinned insects. Many of the vertebrates will be prepared from salvaged (e.g., road-killed) individuals.
- Prepare archaeological artifacts and samples in a publicly viewable lab using both mechanical and chemical techniques.
- Create and attach handwritten specimen labels and tags as well as other labels as needed.
- Maintain colony of dermestid beetles.
- Maintain inventories and logs of specimens as they are being prepared and analyzed.
- Enter specimen data and other information into electronic databases.
- Assist with fieldwork to collect specimens and other research-related data.
- Perform activities related to storage, organization, and maintenance of collections.
- Supervise volunteers and interns who are performing research-related tasks.
Qualifications:
- Minimum bachelor's degree in natural science or equivalent experienced required.
- Meticulously attentive to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent handwriting.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Strong ability to prioritize and to work independently.
Preferred:
- Knowledge of vertebrate anatomy.
- Knowledge of techniques for preparing biological and archaeological specimens.
- Knowledge of techniques for storing, organizing, and maintaining natural history collections.
- Experience with large electronic databases and with collections management software.
Compensation and Benefits Package:
- The position is Pay Band 3 (minimum starting salary: $25,000-$27,000).
- An excellent state benefits package (including health insurance and retirement) is offered and detailed at http://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/genlbenefits/benefitsdescription.html<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v1/url?u=http://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/genlbenefits/benefitsdescription.html&k=diZKtJPqj4jWksRIF4bjkw%3D%3D%0A&r=6tpI8%2FcEJNoZNcduAoAq63A1DnlfJzRuxBDBxP4D918%3D%0A&m=aacrBDXqzJGd8KlRJH%2B0quv4O7jGtmo7utWo3wDQ7mg%3D%0A&s=0ebb5d941b3c9cdedcfb3f4b10f091bf31b98644814f916384f656a98029fa2e>.
Application Process:
- The Commonwealth of Virginia online employment application is available at:
http://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v1/url?u=http://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov&k=diZKtJPqj4jWksRIF4bjkw%3D%3D%0A&r=6tpI8%2FcEJNoZNcduAoAq63A1DnlfJzRuxBDBxP4D918%3D%0A&m=aacrBDXqzJGd8KlRJH%2B0quv4O7jGtmo7utWo3wDQ7mg%3D%0A&s=9c3b7991c08ce73a3223c564a1061ecdf2a86a73f48ea54123e4340706e51734>.
- Only online applications are accepted. Please provide a cover letter, résumé, and college transcript along with your application.
- If you need assistance in completing the online application, please contact the Human Resources Office at 276-634-4158. Applications must be submitted by 5 pm 30 April 2014.
The Virginia Museum of Natural History complies with E-Verify which is an internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are afforded equal opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability. The successful applicant must furnish proof of identity and employment eligibility and is subject to a background check.
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