Research Lab Tech Intermediate - Herbarium

Job Summary

The University of Michigan Herbarium is looking to hire a Research Lab Tech Intermediate to assist with specimen curation, digital data management, imaging workflows, and collection documentation. Reporting to the collection managers, this role will also support staff and curators by helping coordinate, train, and supervise temporary personnel, students, and visitors involved in collection-based work.

• 25% – Physical specimen work:
  Updating specimen labels and storage media, sorting, pulling, filing specimens, and packing and unpacking shipments.
• 25% – Digital specimen database work:
  Entering, uploading, and editing specimen data in the Herbarium database, including georeferencing and determination updates.
• 25% – Digital image processing:
  Digital imaging of specimens, including processing, archiving, and uploading images to database.
• 20% – Coordination of new hires and visitors:
  Support staff and curators in the coordination of daily work, training new hires, visitors, and students, and monitoring daily operations.
• 5% – Creating and maintaining documentation for the above tasks.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum one year of herbarium curatorial experience and knowledge of herbarium procedures
• Minimum one year experience using Specify database
• Experience using photographic equipment
• High level of organization, attention to detail, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to assist the Research Collection Managers in training and supervising a team of volunteers or student/temporary employees.

• Degree specifically relevant to biology/ecology/conservation/museums/libraries

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Position is a one-year term limited with possibility of renewal based on funding, availability of work, and performance.

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Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.