Herbarium Assistant at Whitman College

Whitman College; Walla Walla (WA); Sur place; USD 19 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Whitman College is seeking a Herbarium Assistant for the Hall of Science to assist with maintaining the herbarium collection under supervision of the Botany Professor and Biology Department Coordinators. Responsibilities include curation, mounting, labeling, cataloguing specimens, and ensuring proper handling and safety procedures.

The role requires strong botany interest, comfort with databases, and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in botany.
• Comfortable working with computers and databases.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work closely with others and independently.
• Familiarity with basic computer programs and database management.

Responsabilités

• Maintaining the Herbarium in good order.
• Curating the plant collection, including mounting, labeling, and cataloguing new specimens.
• Filing specimens used in labs back into the collection.
• Repairing old and damaged specimens.
• Entering specimen information into the Herbarium database.
• Preventing and controlling pest problems.
• Informing the Botany Professor or Biology Department Coordinator of any existing or potential problems.

Connaissances

Botany interest

Computer databases

Follow written and verbal instructions

Team and independent work

Outils

Database management

Description du poste

JOB TITLE: Herbarium Assistant (In the Hall of Science)

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HIRING RANGE:

$17.13 - $17.13/hour

START DATE:

Fall 2026

JOB PURPOSE:

Herbarium Assistants work with the Botany Professor and the Biology Department Coordinators in maintaining Whitman College’s Herbarium Collection. The Herbarium Assistant will follow all safety procedures as outlined by the Biology Department and the College. They must be able to communicate effectively and follow work directions, both written and verbal, as laid out for them.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Maintaining the Herbarium in good order
• Curating the plant collection, including mounting, labeling, and cataloguing new specimens
• Filing specimens used in labs back into the collection
• Repairing old and damaged specimens
• Entering specimen information into the Herbarium database
• Preventing and controlling pest problems
• Informing the Botany Professor or Biology Department Coordinator of any existing or potential problems

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS TO BE DERIVED FROM THIS EXPERIENCE

Herbarium Assistants gain an understanding of the operational requirements of a herbarium. Students gain organizational skills, experience working with dried and preserved plant specimens, an understanding of plant phylogeny, and a working knowledge of laboratory safety. They gain a strong sense of reliability and responsibility as they work both independently and as part of a team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong interest in botany and a sincere desire to help maintain the department's preserved botanical collections.
• Comfortable working with computers and databases.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work closely with others and independently.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience working with plants or preserved botanical specimens is preferred, but not required.
• Familiarity with basic computer programs and database management.

SUPERVISOR:

Travis Morgan, Biology Lab Coordinator and Environmental Studies Technician

SUPERVISOR CONTACT:

[e-mail]