research projects. Assist in organizing and preparing presentations and programs highlighting collection materials and research activities. Train and supervise students, interns and volunteers, and helping visitors make use of the collection.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree.

Department Preferences:

• Graduate degree (M.S. or PhD) in a discipline relevant to natural history collections, such as Biology, Biological Sciences, Museum Studies, or a related field, with an emphasis in fish biology.
• 36-48 months of collection-related experience in natural history museum collections, including some to all the following: curation, collection and database management, registration, digitization, and preparation of fish specimens (wet and dry collections), or academic experience working with collections in a museum, educational or similar public institution.
• Demonstrated knowledge of fish systematics and biology.
• Experience in the preparation and preservation of fishes and genomic resources.
• Experience with database management and relational databases and knowledge of external data repositories such as GBIF.
• Proficiency in using microscopes and other equipment essential for laboratory biological collections work.
• SCUBA certification (e.g., PADI/SSI Open Water or higher).

Pay Range: Targeted salary $18.99 per hour, based on experience

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (may include some weekends)

Travel: May be required

For Best Consideration Date: 8/1/2026

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes