Collections Management Assistant

Job Title

Collections Management Assistant 1

Arts and Sciences | Arabidopsis Biological Resource Center

Rightmire Hall (0308)

Regular

First Shift

• Participates in the growth and analysis of new stocks received as part of the collection, including planting in soil and selective medium, maintenance, harvesting, quality control testing, and preparing seeds for storage.
• Assists with shipping, receiving, and preparation of seeds for distribution.
• Performs data entry and records maintenance for general stock center operations.
• Answers customer enquiries related to registration, ordering, and payment.
• Assists with administrative duties including answering telephone, routing enquiries to the appropriate staff member, and monitoring past due invoices.
• Engages in outreach activities including preparation of materials for exhibits and staffing booths at science fairs and local events.
• Works in a greenhouse that can be warm and dusty at times; some work requires spending a short period of time in a cold room between 40-45°F.

• High School diploma or GED.

• One year experience with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Word, and relational databases.
• Interest in plant science.

The Arabidopsis Biological Resource Center, within the College of Arts and Sciences, seeks a Collections Management Assistant 1 to join our team. The pay range for this job profile is $15.15 - $19.79, depending on internal equity, available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.