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

[Vanessa Rhue]

The following job advertisement is posted on behalf of Nathan Smith.

Position Title: Preparator
Institution: Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Department: Dinosaur Institute
Link to Job Posting:
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Application Deadline: June 8, 2018
Requisition ID : 1263

*Preparator, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County*

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) seeks a preparator
to conduct fossil preparation for its vertebrate fossil collections. The
successful candidate will work alongside colleagues in the “Dino Lab”, a
public-facing preparation laboratory, within the Dinosaur Institute at the
NHM. *This position involves weekend hours (a Friday–Tuesday work week),
and interaction with the public.* 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. 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 aid in ordering supplies. He/She will assist
with maintaining lab safety including chemical storage and personnel
equipment. The successful candidate will have a knowledge of vertebrate
anatomy and be experienced using and caring for all necessary lab tools
including specialized ones, such as zip scribes, air abraders, and
microscope-based preparation. 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 & casts. In
conjunction with other staff, the successful candidate will lead and
facilitate tours and public/educational programming related to the Dino Lab
and the Dinosaur Institute’s programs. Opportunities to participate in
Dinosaur Institute and NHM field programs are also possible.

*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.* He/She will demonstrate a high
level of professional skill, innovation, cooperativeness, and ability to
interact with the public. Exceptional manual dexterity, hand-eye
coordination, problem-solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal
relations, as well as outstanding organizational skills and the ability to
work independently are required. The ability to work a Friday–Tuesday work
week within a public-facing lab is 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 specimen
digitization techniques, and collections databases, particularly Emu
software, would be desirable, but are not required.



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 over time 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 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 community science initiatives. The successful candidate
must possess a positive attitude and be proactive with regards to public
engagement. The NHM is seeking applicants who have demonstrated experience
and commitment working with a diverse community.

This is a full-time position with a salary and title commensurate with
experience, plus excellent benefits. Work will include weekends, and this
is not a research position. Application deadline is June 8, 2018.
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 Opens a New Window. <thayden at nhm.org>, Natural History
Museum Preparator Search, Dinosaur Institute, 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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