[Nhcoll-l] Job Posting: Vertebrate Paleontology Preparator

[Ruth O'Leary]

With apologies for cross-posting

AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
An Equal Opportunity Employer

NOTICE OF JOB OPENING
Date:  03/09/2022

Job Title:  Preparator, 2 vacancies (Paleontology, Vertebrates)


Responsibilities & Duties:


The responsibilities and duties of the position include preparation and restoration of vertebrate fossils, especially detailed microscope-based anatomical preparation, using a full range of mechanical and chemical methods; digital preparation such as SEM and CT image processing, and related data collection and management; creating molds and casts; assisting in laboratory operations, and other divisional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or HS/GED and equivalent professional experience (typically at least 4 years of specimen or exhibit preparation) required.  Demonstrated high level of professional skill, innovation, and cooperativeness. Outstanding manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination, attention to detail, and patience.  Knowledge of vertebrate anatomy useful. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in life or earth sciences, plus at least one full year of practical experience in preparation, molding and casting. Experience with microscope-based and very hard rock matrix preparation.

Interested parties should apply online:
https://careers.amnh.org/postings/2821

Applications must be received no later than April 15, 2022

Applications must be made via the AMNH jobs link specified above, and cannot be accepted via email or snail mail

**Please Note: Due to the volume of applications, we are not able to respond to email inquires regarding the status of an application**

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Ruth O'Leary
Director of Collections, Archives and Preparation
Division of Paleontology
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park West
New York
NY 10024



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