Senior Genomic Collections & Cryogenic Ops Manager

The Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 47,742 - 57,418; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico invites applications for a Science Museum Collection Manager 2 in the Division of Genomic Resources in Albuquerque. The role focuses on managing a cryo‑collection, mentoring staff, and expanding the DGR’s holdings through strategic partnerships.

The incumbent will oversee Arctos records, cryogenic infrastructure, and loan workflows while coordinating with UNM facilities and researchers to advance biodiversity research and conservation genomics.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and at least 3 years related experience.
• Experience curating holistic specimens and linking across collections.
• Experience with Arctos for collections data management.
• Ability to supervise staff and train students.
• Willingness to work with cryogenic facilities.
• Background check and valid NM driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage DGR collections care per standards across processing, cataloging, data entry, and maintenance; upgrade collection condition and efficiency.
• Oversee full tissue loan workflow from subsample to international shipment; document in Arctos and meet biosafety requirements.
• Maintain DGR records in Arctos; link tissue samples to voucher specimens and resolve data discrepancies.
• Identify opportunities to grow the DGR collection through partnerships with researchers and consortia.
• Foster diverse use of the DGR collection across disciplines and coordinate with MSB divisions and external collaborators.
• Oversee cryogenic infrastructure, including LN2 storage and ultra‑low temperature freezers, with facilities coordination.

Skills

Collections management

Molecular biology

Arctos

Collaboration

New collections

Biodiversity data

Emergency protocols

Budget & grants

Education

Master’s degree

PhD preferred

Job description

The University of New Mexico invites applications for a Science Museum Collection Manager 2 in the Division of Genomic Resources in Albuquerque. The role focuses on managing a cryo‑collection, mentoring staff, and expanding the DGR’s holdings through strategic partnerships.

The incumbent will oversee Arctos records, cryogenic infrastructure, and loan workflows while coordinating with UNM facilities and researchers to advance biodiversity research and conservation genomics.