Museum Technician

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico’s Museum of Southwestern Biology invites a part-time student worker to assist with specimen preparation, data entry, and curation in the Division of Mammals. The role emphasizes careful handling of specimens, data management in relational databases, and collaboration with staff and student workers during training sessions.

Occasional field opportunities may arise; work is roughly 20 hours per week, on-site in Albuquerque.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Completed coursework or demonstrated knowledge in mammalogy, vertebrate zoology, or museum science.
• Outdoor fieldwork or related skills.
• Availability to work approximately 20 hours per week.
• Enrolled in a degree program in Biology or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Preparing museum specimens and collecting specimen data
• Maintaining and operating the dermestarium
• Processing, organizing, and osteoscribing skeletal material
• Assisting with curation and installation of museum specimens and associated parts
• Entering, verifying, and managing data in a relational database
• Transcribing and digitizing legacy specimen data
• Participating in field research projects, as appropriate
• Supporting museum outreach activities
• Assisting with the training and orientation of new student workers in a peer-learning setting

Skills

Biology interest

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Data entry

Education

Enrolled in Biology degree program

Work-study award

Tools

Relational databases

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Position Summary

Work will primarily take place in the Museum of Southwestern Biology’s Division of Mammals with occasional opportunities for field‑based mammal research.

Responsibilities

• Preparing museum specimens and collecting specimen data
• Maintaining and operating the dermestarium
• Processing, organizing, and osteoscribing skeletal material
• Assisting with curation and installation of museum specimens and associated parts
• Entering, verifying, and managing data in a relational database
• Transcribing and digitizing legacy specimen data
• Participating in field research projects, as appropriate
• Supporting museum outreach activities
• Assisting with the training and orientation of new student workers in a peer‑learning setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Work‑study award (strongly encouraged to apply)
• Academic or career interest in Biology, Museum Studies, or related fields
• Enrolled in a degree program in Biology or a related discipline
• Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software
• Completed coursework or demonstrated knowledge in mammalogy, vertebrate zoology, or museum science
• Familiarity with relational databases
• Outdoor fieldwork or related skills
• Availability to work approximately 20 hours per week

EEO Statement

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.