Collections Management Assistant 1

The Ohio State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University invites applications for a Collections Management Assistant 1 in the Arts and Sciences, Arabidopsis Biological Resource Center. This role supports the growth of plant material, including planting, maintenance, harvesting, and seed stock preparation; assists in processing user orders and packaging.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word is required. The position works in a greenhouse that can be warm and dusty; some time in a cold room (40–45°F).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of relevant plant care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engages in planting, maintenance, harvesting and preparing seeds stocks for storage.
• Tests quality of newly-grown material, including microscopy and germination tests.
• Assists in processing user orders, including pulling/returning stocks to cold room, aliquoting seeds, and packaging orders.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Job Title:

Collections Management Assistant 1

Department:

Arts and Sciences | Arabidopsis Biological Resource Center

Supports the growth of new plant material received as part of the collection, including planting, maintenance, harvesting, and preparing seeds stocks for storage. Engages in testing the quality of newly‑grown material, including microscopy and germination tests. Assist in the process of preparation of user orders, including pulling/returning stocks to cold room, aliquoting seeds, and packaging orders. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Power Point and Word required. Will be working in a greenhouse which can be warm and dusty at times. Some work will require that you spend a short period of time in a cold room that is between 40-45 degrees Fahrenheit.

Position Requirements: High school diploma or GED.

Desired: One year of relevant plant care experience.

Additional Information:

The College of the Arts and Sciences is seeking a Collections Management Assistant. The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college and the academic heart of the university. The College hosts 81 majors. With 38 departments, 20+ world‑class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members, students have the unique opportunity to study with the best artists, scholars, and scientists in their field.

The pay range for this job profile is $15.15 - $19.79. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications.

Location:

Rightmire Hall (0308)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

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