Federal Work Study - Herbarium Technician (Plant Mounting)

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Florida is seeking a Federal Work Study Herbarium Technician to assist in mounting plant specimens. This role requires meticulous attention to detail and offers flexible hours between 6-12 hours per week. Applicants must be enrolled students with Federal Work Study eligibility.

Qualifications

• Must be a University of Florida student with funds in the 'FWSP' program.

Responsibilities

• Handling dried specimens and staging on archival paper.
• Gluing specimens and labels for long-term preservation.

Job description

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The University of Florida Herbarium (in the Florida Museum of Natural History) has a Federal Work Study position available to work on mounting plant specimens. Duties include handling dried specimens, staging on archival paper, gluing specimens and labels, and using linen strips for long-term preservation. Tasks require meticulous care and attention to detail.

The hours are flexible, between 8am-5pm Mon-Fri, excluding holidays, with a regular schedule of 6-12 hours per week preferred.

Expected Salary: $13.50/hour

Minimum Requirements: You must be a University of Florida student with funds in the “FWSP” program column of your financial aid allocation.

Preferred Qualifications: Same as minimum requirements.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Include a cover letter, resume/CV, and proof of your FWS award. Review of applications may begin before the closing date. Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Students seeking FWS employment should provide proof of FWS eligibility, such as a screenshot of their Financial Aid Award Page showing the FWS award, available at https://one.uf.edu/financialaid/aidyear.