Fossil Lab Manager & Paleontology Education Lead

Discovery Cube; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401K with up to 4% match

14 Free general admission tickets per年

4 Bubblefest tickets plus admission

Accrued paid time off for full-time

Job summary

Discovery Cube Orange County is seeking a knowledgeable, engaging Fossil Lab Manager to oversee the DinoQuest Fossil Lab's daily operation. The role focuses on advanced fossil preparation, conservation, documentation, and lab leadership with a public-facing educational component.

The position involves training interns and volunteers, maintaining lab standards, and collaborating with Education, Exhibits, and external partners to create engaging guest experiences in paleontology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, zoology, geology, paleontology, natural sciences, or museum studies with 2+ years fossil prep experience.
• Proficiency with fossil prep tools, methods, and conservation techniques.
• Experience handling museum collections and scientific specimens.
• Ability to train and mentor interns and volunteers.
• Strong organizational and data documentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; convey concept to general audience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day Fossil Lab operations including prep, conservation, documentation, safety, and guest engagement.
• Prioritize and coordinate specimen preparation projects based on research and educational needs.
• Establish lab procedures and safety standards for fossil prep.
• Provide training and mentorship to interns and volunteers.
• Maintain equipment, inventory, and coordinating maintenance.
• Support public demonstrations and collaborations with Education and Exhibits teams.
• Ensure accurate records and digital archives of specimens.

Skills

Fossil prep

Documentation

Public engagement

Mentoring interns

Microsoft Word/Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural sciences or related field

Tools

Microscopes

Job description

Discovery Cube Orange County is seeking a knowledgeable, engaging Fossil Lab Manager to oversee the DinoQuest Fossil Lab's daily operation. The role focuses on advanced fossil preparation, conservation, documentation, and lab leadership with a public-facing educational component.

The position involves training interns and volunteers, maintaining lab standards, and collaborating with Education, Exhibits, and external partners to create engaging guest experiences in paleontology.