Warehouse & Laboratory Specialist

Craft Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cultural institution in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Warehouse & Laboratory Specialist to manage collections and provide laboratory support. You will handle, pack, and catalog artifacts, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in a museum environment, with strong skills in data entry, attention to detail, and teamwork. Relevant coursework in museum studies or collections care is preferred. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the preservation and management of cultural artifacts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a museum environment.
• Familiarity with minor conservation techniques is preferred.
• Understanding of museum/archival best practices for object handling.

Responsibilities

• Manage collections by handling, packing, and storing artifacts.
• Ensure safety and compliance in the laboratory environment.
• Assist with exhibition setup and dismantling.

Skills

Experience with collections databases

Strong data entry

High attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical reasoning

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Relevant coursework in museum studies or collections care

Tools

General warehouse equipment

Job description

Job Description: Warehouse & Laboratory Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Collections Management: Handling, packing, moving, storing, cataloging (database entry), labeling, and inventory of diverse artifacts, specimens, or materials.
• Laboratory/Conservation Support: Inspecting storages conditions, maintaining lab supplies, and ensuring safety.
• Exhibition Support: Assisting with display construction, setup, and takedown; preparing objects for loans and transport.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintaining detailed records, logs, condition reports, and database entries; performing data entry and generating reports.
• Safety & Compliance: Implementing lab safety policies, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Technical: Experience with collections databases, general warehouse equipment, minor conservation techniques, and strong data entry.
• Soft Skills: High attention to detail, organizational skills, analytical reasoning, problem-solving, and teamwork.
• Knowledge: Understanding of museum/archival best practices for object handling, storage, and environmental control.
• Education: Often requires relevant coursework or experience in museum studies, collections care, or related scientific field

Experience: 5+ years in museum environment