Assistant, Herbarium - FY 2025

Job Description

Tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Mounting and databasing incoming specimens and filing them to increase the size of the research collection.
  
• Pulling specimens from the collection needed for use in various Botany and Biology classes (including BIOL 120, 122, 331, and 400) as well as for visiting researchers requesting specific specimens.
  
• Sorting specimens based on instructor need, such as for use in quizzes or in-class examples.
  
• Updating the taxonomy of the collection to reflect more modern sources, particularly the taxonomic system followed in BIOL 331
  
• Interacting with and assisting visiting researchers.
  
• Supervising students and volunteers in specimen preparation and label formatting.
  
Assisting the collection manager in events planning, such as Nevada Native Plant Society meetings and volunteer events such as plant mounting parties, plant identification flash courses, and group tours.

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Exempt
No

Full-Time Equivalent
20.0%

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:

• Resume - List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be documented.
  
• Cover Letter
  
• Current Class Schedule

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Posting Close Date
06/30/2025

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

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