[Nhcoll-l] Preparator job listing

[Fox, Marilyn]

Excuse the cross-posting

To all, we are starting theprocess of renovating the fossil halls here at the Peabody Museum of Natural History.  Currently I am listing one position, but over the next year we will be hiring 3-4 preparators for the term of the project – 2-3 years.  Ignore the part of the job description called Principal Responsibilities, that’s the HR description for this job title and it does not apply at all to this job.

Go to this web page - http://www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/  and type in the STARS Requisition number - 20384BR.

about New Haven - http://www.yale.edu/livingnh/

Please email me to let me know if you are applying, and also if you might be interested in applying later.  Marilyn

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Marilyn Fox (marilyn.fox at yale.edu)
Preparator, Division of Vertebrate Paleontology
Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
170 Whitney Avenue
New Haven CT USA 06511

(mailing address)
P O Box 208118
New Haven CT USA 06520-8118

(http://www.peabody.yale.edu)
1-203-432-3747

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Fossil Halls Project Museum Preparator

Job Code - 579 Museum Technician 2 (D)
University Job Title - Museum Technician 2
STARS Requisition number - 20384BR

Job Summary - Restores, maintains, and prepares objects in museum collections for storage, research, or exhibit.

Position Focus:
Reporting to the Supervisor of the Vertebrate Paleontology Fossil Preparation Lab, assists in preparation, conservation, and replication of fossil vertebrates for the Fossil Halls project. Under guidance of Lab Supervisor, prepares, cleans, stabilizes andrepairs specimens using proper vertebrate paleontological preparation and conservation techniques. Selects the most appropriate tools and techniques to safely reveal scientific information and safeguard the long-term wellbeing of the specimen. Reconstructs specimen where needed to maintain integrity of specimen, using conservationally sound materials and techniques. Documents preparation histories for individual specimens and enters information into computerized database. Under the guidance of the Lab Supervisor, makes research-quality molds and casts of fossils. Understands and uses Material Safety Data Sheets and selects appropriate personal protective equipment and environmental controls. Assists in transportation of large specimens throughout the department, which may require driving. Supervises and trains volunteers in the fossil preparation laboratory.

Other comparable duties as may be required

Required Education and Experience:
Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and a high school education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate’s degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Required Skill/Ability 1:
Proven ability to operate preparation tools, such as: microscopes, air-scribes, micro-scribes, hand tools, air abrasives, Dremel/Foredom tools.

Required Skill/Ability 2:
Demonstrated knowledge of the basic anatomy of the vertebrate skeleton, including ability to anticipate detailed morphological features hidden by matrix

Required Skill/Ability 3:
Proven ability to use digital cameras, prepare digital preparation records using a PC or Mac, and transcribe technical information into a computerized database with a minimum of errors.

Required Skill/Ability 4:
Demonstrated awareness of adhesives and consolidants and their uses. Ability to paint exhibit-qualitycasts of fossil specimens.

Required Skill/Ability 5:
Demonstrated ability to draw and sculpt accurate reconstructions. Ability to research literature and comparative material to accurately recreate missing portions of fossil specimens.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject and at least one year’s experience of comparable work or equivalent combination of education and experience.• Required: experience in, and understanding of, the methods used to safely prepare, stabilize, and exhibit fossil materials. Must be able to adapt techniques and knowledge to unique situations involving fossil specimens.

Duration Type:  Fixed
If Fixed Duration, is continuation possible?  Yes
If Fixed Duration, Period:  1 year from date of hire
Type of Employment:  Full Time

Work Week:  Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Full Time Equivalent:  37.5 hours per week

Background Check Requirements
All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. Internal candidates may be subject to a motor vehicle or credit check for this position based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent on successful completion of the required background check. Please visit www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.html for additional information on the background check requirements and process.

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