[Nhcoll-l] Job Opening: Preparator, Vertebrate Paleontology, AMNH

[Ruth O'Leary]

With apologies for cross posting

Job Title:  Preparator (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.  

Interested parties should apply online:
pa495.peopleadmin.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=52773

Applications must be received no later than May 14, 2018

Applications 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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The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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

Email: oleary at amnh.org

Treasurer
Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections
Web: spnhc.org