Requisition ID
req34414
Working Title
Museum Technician
Pay
$15.00 Hourly
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department
AS Biology General Administrative (048F)
Employment Type
Student Employment
Student Type
Work-Study
Status
Non-Exempt
Background Check Required
For Best Consideration Date
9/8/2025
Position Summary
Work will primarily take place in the Museum of Southwestern Biology’s Division of Mammals, with occasional opportunities for field-based mammal research. Responsibilities may include:
Preparing museum specimens and collecting specimen data
Maintaining and operating the dermestarium
Processing, organizing, and osteoscribing skeletal material
Assisting with curation and installation of museum specimens and associated parts
Entering, verifying, and managing data in a relational database
Transcribing and digitizing legacy specimen data
Participating in field research projects, as appropriate
Supporting museum outreach activities
Assisting with the training and orientation of new student workers in a peer-learning setting
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Work-study award (strongly encouraged to apply)
- Interest in Biology, Museum Studies, or related fields
- Enrolled in a degree program in Biology or a related discipline
- Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software
- Completed coursework or demonstrated knowledge in mammalogy, vertebrate zoology, or museum science
- Familiarity with relational databases
- Outdoor fieldwork or related skills
- Availability to work approximately 20 hours per week
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please submit a resume or CV and a cover letter with UNMJobs application. In your cover letter and/or résumé, be sure to include: - Your major and minor - Your specific interest in biology, museum work, or related fields - Your anticipated graduation date - Your career or educational plans following graduationThe University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
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