[Nhcoll-l] job posting - paleo preparator

[Burdett, Ayesha, DCA]

New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science: Paleo Preparator

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Purpose of Position:
This position resides at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science in Albuquerque. The new Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science maintains a large collection of fossils that are used for research purposes as well as exhibits in the museum. The Museum Technician and Conservator-Operational position is vital to the museum's function as it is the position that works with the scientists and volunteers to ensure the proper preparation and conservation of all fossils in the museum, including those for exhibits or research. The Museum Technician and Conservator-Operational manages volunteers in the preparation lab (including the public "Fossilworks" lab) and must have a good knowledge of fossil specimens and their preparation needs. This Museum Technician and Conservator-Operational is responsible for maintaining clean and safe preparation facilities, stocking materials and maintaining equipment, as well as participating in field work to ensure that fossils are properly stabilized for transport.

Due to the available budget allocated for this position the hiring rate will not exceed $17.28 per hour.

Preference will be given to applicants with a Bachelors Degree in Earth Science, Biology, or similar field.

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED TO CONDUCT ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.

Dr. Ayesha S. Burdett
Bioscience Curator
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
1801 Mountain Road NW
Albuquerque NM 87104-1375
505-841-2887
Ayesha.Burdett at state.nm.us<mailto:Ayesha.Burdett at state.nm.us>
www.NMnaturalhistory.org

"In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir

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