Research Technicians

Details This; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The Garrett Herbarium and Fungarium at the University of Utah is seeking a part‑time Work‑Study Herbarium Collections Assistant to support day‑to‑day operations including mounting, boxing, labeling, data entry, and outreach for researchers and enthusiasts.

Flexible scheduling (9–5, 10 hours per week) with potential for negotiation after settling in; candidates should have an interest in plants or fungi, basic Word/Excel skills, and the ability to assist with shelving and taxonomy updates.

Qualifications

• Equivalency statement allows substitution of education for work experience.
• Interest in plants, fungi, or lichens is strongly encouraged.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel required; familiarity with databases helpful.

Responsibilities

• Specimen prep including mounting, boxing, repairing or stabilizing specimens.
• Shelving, labeling, and updating taxonomy for storage and accessibility.
• Data entry such as transcribing labels, georeferencing, and creating spreadsheets.
• Participation in outreach and events; support for projects as they arise.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Relational databases

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interest in plants and fungi

Education

Equivalency statement: 1 year of higher education substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Relational databases

Job description

Working Title Herbarium Collections Assistant (Work-Study)

Career Progression Track S00

Track Level S1 - Entry Level Support

FLSA Code

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type

Temporary?

Temporary? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 10

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Work hours are flexible between 9-5 Monday-Friday. Hours outside of this may be negotiated once the employee settles into their role.

Is this a work study job?

Is this a work study job? Yes

VP Area

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department

Department 00018 - Utah Museum of Natl Hist Oper

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range 15.00

Close Date

Close Date 09/18/2026

Job Summary

The Garrett Herbarium and Fungarium houses a collection of over 450,000 dried and preserved plant and fungi specimens which are primarily used for scientific research. While our collection of over 450,000 specimens dates back to the mid-1800’s and spans the globe, we focus primarily on the biota of Utah and the greater Intermountain West. We are in search of an assistant to aid in a variety of tasks that support the day-to-day operations of the Herbarium and Fungarium in order to further our goal of providing for the care of our collections and their accessibility to researchers and enthusiasts worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Specimen prep: mounting, boxing, repairing or stabilizing specimens; making boxes and labels
• Specimen storage: shelving, labeling folders, moving objects, updating taxonomy. This involves accessing high shelves and using a ladder.
• Data entry: transcribing labels, georeferencing specimens, creating spreadsheets.
• Participation in outreach and events.
• Assistance with projects as they arise.

The employee may be invited to participate in field work, but this is not a requirement for the position.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Research Technician, I: Requires little to no related experience.

Preferences

• An interest in plants, fungi, or lichens; an understanding of taxonomic hierarchy
• A university level course in organismal biology is strongly encouraged
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, familiarity with relational databases
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems(“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page . Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is your highest level of completed education?
  • None
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate Degree
• * How many years of related work experience do you have?
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
  • 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
  • 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
  • 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
  • 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
  • 14 years or more
• Have you been awarded and have you accepted a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year? If no, do not submit this application.
  • No
  • Yes

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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