Collections Management Assistant 1

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 20,870 - 27,262; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is hiring a Collections Management Assistant 1 at the Arabidopsis Biological Resource Center. The role involves growing and analyzing plant stocks, data entry, and customer enquiries.

Candidates need a High School diploma or GED and experience with Microsoft Office products. The position's pay range is $15.15 - $19.79 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and relational databases is highly desired.
• Interest in plant science is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Participates in growth and analysis of new stocks.
• Assists with shipping and preparation of seeds.
• Performs data entry and maintains records.
• Handles customer enquiries related to orders.
• Assists with administrative duties and outreach activities.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Power Point

Microsoft Word

Relational databases

Interest in plant science

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title

Collections Management Assistant 1

Department

Arts and Sciences | Arabidopsis Biological Resource Center

Location

Rightmire Hall (0308)

Job Type

Regular

Shift

First Shift

Responsibilities

• Participates in the growth and analysis of new stocks received as part of the collection, including planting in soil and selective medium, maintenance, harvesting, quality control testing, and preparing seeds for storage.
• Assists with shipping, receiving, and preparation of seeds for distribution.
• Performs data entry and records maintenance for general stock center operations.
• Answers customer enquiries related to registration, ordering, and payment.
• Assists with administrative duties including answering telephone, routing enquiries to the appropriate staff member, and monitoring past due invoices.
• Engages in outreach activities including preparation of materials for exhibits and staffing booths at science fairs and local events.
• Works in a greenhouse that can be warm and dusty at times; some work requires spending a short period of time in a cold room between 40-45°F.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.

Desired Skills

• One year experience with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Word, and relational databases.
• Interest in plant science.

Additional Information

The Arabidopsis Biological Resource Center, within the College of Arts and Sciences, seeks a Collections Management Assistant 1 to join our team. The pay range for this job profile is $15.15 - $19.79, depending on internal equity, available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.

Background Check

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.