Research Tech/Life Sciences

The University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Assist in curating the U.S. Forest Service's forest health insect collection and insect pest collections at the University of New Mexico (UNM). Collaborate with the U.S. Forest Service on the collection of insect specimens in the field. Work alongside the Museum of Southwestern Biology's Division of Arthropods (MSBA) throughout the collection process. Pin, prepare, and identify all collected specimens according to MSBA protocols. Enter specimen data into the Ecdysis database following established MSBA collection standards.

Requirements

• Successful completion of at least 60 college-level credit hours.
• At least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• Must submit a resume with UNMJobs application.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in insect collection, pinning, and specimen preparation.
• Knowledge of Darwin Core standards and biological databasing software.
• Experience working in entomology collections.
• Proficiency with taxonomic keys and insect identification.

Responsibilities

• Curate the U.S. Forest Service's forest health insect collection and insect pest collections.
• Collect insect specimens in the field in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service.
• Pin, prepare, and identify collected insect specimens according to MSBA protocols.
• Enter specimen data into the Ecdysis database following established MSBA collection standards.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree