Museum Assistant, Entomology

The Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Museum Assistant to support its Entomology Division. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work within a vibrant natural history museum, facilitating access to a vast entomology collection. Responsibilities include digital cataloging, maintaining the collection's physical arrangement, and engaging with researchers and the public. Join a passionate team dedicated to preserving and promoting natural history, and make a meaningful impact on scholarly research and education.

Qualifications

• Experience in digital cataloging and inventory management.
• Knowledge of specimen care and preservation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate access to the entomology collection for research and teaching.
• Perform care and preservation activities on specimens.

Skills

Digital Cataloging

Inventory Management

Care and Preservation

Engagement with Researchers

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biology or related field

Job description

The Yale Peabody Museum is pleased to announce a job opening for a Museum Assistant in its Entomology Division. This is a permanent, full-time position and offers an opportunity to join a growing entomology collection within Yale University’s vibrant natural history museum.

The Museum Assistant will facilitate access to the entomology collection for scholarly research and teaching. Key responsibilities include digital cataloging and inventorying of specimens, maintaining the physical arrangement of the collection, performing care and preservation activities, and engaging with researchers, students, university classes, and the public.

The Entomology Division houses approximately two million dried and fluid-preserved specimens, with a worldwide coverage and particular strength in the Nearctic region. About half a million specimens are currently databased and electronically accessible, including taxa such as Lepidoptera, Apoidea, Culicidae, Odonata, Cicindelidae, and ectoparasitic and disease vector species.