[Nhcoll-l] Job Announcement: Preparator, Vertebrate Paleontology, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

[Vanessa Rhue]

The following job announcement is posted on behalf of Dr. Xiaoming Wang.


Open Post:  Preparator

Department:  Vertebrate Paleontology

Institution:  Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Los Angeles,
California, USA

Application Deadline:  1 January 2016

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*Preparator, Vertebrate Paleontology*

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) seeks a *Preparator *to
oversee the fossil preparation program for its vertebrate fossil
collections.

The successful candidate will manage the daily operations of the
Preparation Lab in the Department of Vertebrate Paleontology. Preparation
will be based on priorities set by the curatorial staff including new
projects and existing collections. Work will involve preparation and
conservation of both micro- and macro-fossil specimens. In addition to
mechanical preparation, experience with acid preparation is desirable. The
candidate will supervise and train volunteers and students in fossil
preparation. He/she will be responsible for documenting and archiving all
preparation activities in conjunction with collections staff and order
supplies accordingly. He/she will manage the lab’s safety including
chemical storage and personnel equipment. The successful candidate will be
experienced in using and caring for all necessary lab tools including
specialized ones, such as zip scribes and air abraders. He/she will be
knowledgeable about and capable of overseeing the use of consolidants, the
handling of large specimens, building support cradles, and making molds and
casts. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience with
digitization techniques that help inform preparation and conservation of
specimens, but those willing to experiment with novel techniques and tools
will also be considered.

The successful candidate will have a relevant Bachelor’s degree or
equivalent with a minimum of two years of demonstrated professional
experience in a fossil preparation lab and with fieldwork.  He/she will
demonstrate a high level of professional skill, innovation, and
cooperativeness. Exceptional manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination,
attention to detail and interpersonal relations, as well as outstanding
organizational skills and the ability to work independently with strong
problem solving skills are required. The position requires a California (or
other valid) driver’s license, the ability to lift heavy objects, and to
operate in non-office conditions. Experience with collection databases,
particularly Emu software, is highly desirable. This is not a research
position.

The NHM’s mission is to inspire wonder, discovery, and responsibility for
our natural and cultural worlds. Our strategic intent – “To be the best at
communicating how our planet and life on it changes overtime and why this
matters”- guides our priorities for the next decade. The ability to
communicate effectively and engage with a wide variety of audiences,
including the public and the NHM’s various stakeholders is paramount. The
Preparator will actively participate in a broad range of museum activities,
such as training educators, public communications, media interactions,
fundraising, and citizen science initiatives. The candidate must possess a
positive attitude and be proactive with regards to public engagement.

This is a full-time hourly position with a salary and title commensurate
with experience, plus benefits. Work may include occasional weekends.

*Application deadline is January 1st 2016.*

Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, salary history,
and the full contact information of at least three professional references
to thayden at nhm.org. *Natural History Museum Preparator Search, Research &
Collections, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, 900 Exposition
Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007, USA.*

*The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. Please, No Phone Calls, No Fax.*

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