Collections Move Technician - Natural Science (Zoology)
About The Position
The Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM) is seeking a temporary, part-time Collections Move Technician to support the museum’s goal of moving its 4 million object collection to a new building. This technician will operate within the museum’s Natural Science department, with their main area of work being in Zoology, however, some work may be done in the Geology collections and the Herbarium. This technician will work collaboratively under the supervision of the museum’s Collections Move Project Associate. Initial work will focus on packing bird and mammal specimens for transport and unpacking them into new storage. In addition to these tasks, future projects may include work with other dry zoological collections, fluid storage, and possibly assisting in the geology collections and herbarium as needed. While most of the work will be done at MPM, some work may be done at an offsite storage location or at the site of the new museum. This position will require consistent standing, bending, and lifting throughout the day and tasks that require repetitive movements for long periods of time. The schedule for the position is Monday through Thursday from 8:30 – 3:30, and the position will run for approximately 1 year with the possibility for extension.
Requirements
- A documented history (which can include undergraduate or graduate experience) in natural science coursework, or commensurate experience with the natural sciences, is required.
- Comfortable undertaking fine dexterity work and handling delicate materials
- Ability to complete repetitive tasks consistently, while maintaining accuracy, safety, and integrity
- Detail oriented, with strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to wear PPE appropriate to the tasks assigned
- Strongly developed 3D-spatial reasoning skills
- Capable of working independently and as part of a team
- The ability to use a ladder, and spend much of the day standing, bending, and lifting
- Familiarity with Microsoft products, with specific experience in Excel
- Proficient typing skills
Nice To Haves
- Specific work with fluid-preserved collections or other zoological museum collections is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Safely handle and manipulate museum specimens, including fluid preserved specimens
- Read and transcribe identifying numbers from specimen labels, catalog books, and catalog cards
- Swiftly generate digital records from transcribed data into a spreadsheet
- Create, tie, and otherwise attach barcodes to museum specimens
- Photograph specimens and drawers of specimens as required
- Critically assess specimen stability and material makeup, pre-packing
- Pack and unpack various types of specimens safely and securely
- Fabricate basic packing supports out of archival materials
- Construct crates and other large scale packing material
- Operate a standard pallet jack to move packed crates
- Perform basic operations within Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft products
- Other move-related collections duties as assigned
Benefits
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off Package
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Free Museum Membership
- Museum Shop, Food, & Beverage Discounts
- Parking Subsidy/Discounted Bus Pass
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
