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Mon Dec 23 21:25:57 EST 2019

New year. New job? Now is the time to apply for this open post, Museum
Preparator 2, at the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History. See below for
more details.

http://bit.ly/YaleCareers-59164BR

Cheers,

VRR

Vanessa R. Rhue

*Collection Manager, Vertebrate Paleontology*

*YALE PEABODY MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY*

PO Box 208118, New Haven, CT 06520-8118

COURIER-DELIVERIES

170 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511

P +1 (203) 432-3748

peabody.yale.edu

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From: Fox, Marilyn <marilyn.fox at yale.edu>
Date: Fri, Dec 6, 2019 at 12:16 PM
Subject: [Preplist] Museum Preparator 2
To: Preplist: the Vertebrate Paleontology Preparators' mailing list <
preplist at lists.fas.harvard.edu>

The Yale Peabody Museum is pleased to announce that we have one open
position for a Museum Preparator 2 to assist with preparation of specimens
and objects for exhibit in our newly renovated halls. The salary range is
in the mid-50’s and this is a 3-year term position for this project.

Please read the Required Education and Experience section a bit loosely.
While HR has required a degree in a scientific field for the job
classification, we will be looking closely at relevant job experience.
Please feel free to include examples of your skill sets in your portfolio.

http://bit.ly/YaleCareers-59164BR
<https://nam05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FYaleCareers-59164BR&data=02%7C01%7Cmarilyn.fox%40yale.edu%7C0cab78d3f71c4e19527808d778227adf%7Cdd8cbebb21394df8b4114e3e87abeb5c%7C0%7C0%7C637109961788043889&sdata=wo49xl9aISFs6aeippID4LzXpESXDjS13rXYsbOoD8M%3D&reserved=0>

If you are interested in the position, please apply, we would like to fill
this position as soon as possible.

Please let me know when you have applied for the position at:
marilyn.fox at yale.edu

26-Nov-2019

*Preparator*

Peabody Museum - Vertebrate Paleontology

59164BR

*University Job Title*

Museum Preparator 2

*Bargaining Unit*

None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

*Time Type*

Full time

*Duration Type*

Fixed

*If Fixed Duration, Period*

3 years from date of hire

*If Fixed Duration, is continuation possible?*

Yes

*Other Fixed Duration Date*

01-Jan-2023

*Compensation Grade*

Administration & Operations

*Compensation Grade Profile*

Supervisor; Senior Associate (21)

*Work Location*

Central Campus

*Worksite Address*

170 Whitney Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511

*Work Week*

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

*Searchable Job Family*

Museum/Curatorial

*Total # of hours to be worked:*

37.5

*Position Focus:*

Reporting jointly to the Supervisor of the Vertebrate Paleontology Fossil
Preparation Lab and the Assistant Director of Exhibitions, the Preparator
will prepare, mold and cast, stabilize and repair specimens as part of the
renovation of the Museum. Under the guidance of the Lab Supervisor, but
with significant initiative, the position will be responsible for selecting
the most appropriate tools and techniques to safely reveal relevant
information and safeguard the long-term well-being of the specimen. Where
needed, the Preparator will reconstruct specimens to maintain their
integrity, using appropriate materials and techniques.

The position will be responsible for documenting preparation histories for
individual specimens, including photography of specimens; creating and
updating records the Museum’s collection management database EMu; and,
under the guidance of the Lab Supervisor, making exhibition-quality molds
and casts of fossils. The Preparator will be required to understand and use
Safety Data Sheets and select appropriate personal protective equipment and
environmental controls.  They will assist in transporting large specimens
throughout the department (including West Campus), which will require that
they can drive and safely move heavy and delicate specimens. They may be
responsible for supervision and training of durational and casual staff,
student workers and volunteers in fossil preparation laboratories at both
the Peabody Museum and West Campus sites, and for monitoring and reporting
on progress against project goals.

*Please provide a PDF portfolio with application.*

*Essential Duties*

1. Leads the production, installation and maintenance of museum exhibits
and dioramas. Works with director and curators in planning and designing
installations. Prepares scale drawings and models. 2. Performs historical
research and makes recommendations to curators regarding items to be used
in exhibits as well as regarding displays and mounts to be fabricated for
the exhibit. 3. Responsible for the care and maintenance of permanent
exhibits. 4. Designs and fabricates mounts, molds, mats and frames for
items or materials contained in a museum collection. Prepares items for
display. 5. Oversees staff and outside contractors involved in exhibit,
conservation, and repair projects. 6. May perform other duties as assigned.

*Required Education and Experience*

Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific field and five years preparatory
experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

*Required Skill/Ability 1:*

Proven ability to prepare delicate and complex fossil specimens, operate
preparation tools, such as: microscopes, air-scribes, hand tools, air
abrasive, and other specialized matrix removal devices. Ability to select
the correct tool and personal protection equipment (PPE) for the task.

*Required Skill/Ability 2:*

Demonstrated knowledge of the basic anatomy of the vertebrate skeleton,
including ability to anticipate detailed morphological features hidden by
matrix. Ability to research literature and comparative material to
accurately recreate missing portions of fossil specimens.  May require
photogrammetry or surface scanning and printing of 3D reconstructions.

*Required Skill/Ability 3:*

Demonstrated ability with molding and casting techniques and materials.
Ability to paint exhibit-quality casts of fossil specimens. Demonstrated
ability to draw and sculpt accurate reconstructions.

*Required Skill/Ability 4:*

Critical thinking ability and ability with written and oral communication.
Ability to use digital cameras, prepare preparation records using a PC or
Mac, and willingness to learn to enter technical information into the
Museum’s relational database, EMu.

*Required Skill/Ability 5:*

Demonstrated awareness of preventive conservation and archival methods and
materials, archival adhesives and consolidants and their uses.

*Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:*

Experience in, and understanding of, the methods used to safely prepare,
stabilize and exhibit fossil materials. Ability to adapt techniques and
knowledge to unique situations involving fossil specimens. Welding and
armature creation experience a plus.

*Physical Requirements*

Ability to safely move heavy and delicate objects.

*Weekend Hours Required?*

*Evening Hours Required?*

Occasional

*Drug Screen*

No

*Health Screening*

No

*Background Check Requirements*

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background
screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT
certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position
description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the
successful completion of the background check. Please visit
www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.html for additional
information on the background check requirements and process.

*Posting Disclaimer*

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary
of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should
not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities
of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related
duties through their hiring departments.

*Affirmative Action Statement:*

Yale University considers applicants for employment without regard to, and
does not discriminate on the basis of, an individual’s sex, race, color,
religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic
origin; nor does Yale discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or
gender identity or expression. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
protects people from sex discrimination in educational programs and
activities at institutions that receive federal financial assistance.
Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to the University’s Title IX
Coordinator, at TitleIX at yale.edu, or to the U.S. Department of Education,
Office for Civil Rights, 8th Floor, Five Post Office Square, Boston MA
02109-3921. Telephone: 617.289.0111, Fax: 617.289.0150, TDD: 800.877.8339,
or Email: ocr.boston at ed.gov.

*Note*

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus

Marilyn Fox (marilyn.fox at yale.edu)
Chief 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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