Collections Management Assistant 1

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Job Title:Collections Management Assistant 1Department:Arts and Sciences | Molecular Genetics Administration

Participates in acquisition and curation of the seed collection, including communication with donors, arranging shipping and receipt of donations, data acquisition and curation, and preparation of seeds for distribution and storage. Assists in preparation of user orders, pulling/returning stocks to cold room, aliquoting seeds and other stocks, and packaging orders. Maintains cell cultures including preparation of culture media, maintaining sterile conditions and preparation of cultures for distribution and storage. Supports the growth of new plant material received as part of the collection, including planting, maintenance, harvesting, and preparing stocks for storage. Assists with laboratory safety in DNA lab. Assists with outreach activities including staffing booths at community events, planning and preparing supplies for activities. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Power Point and Word required. Will be working in a greenhouse which can be warm and dusty at times. Some work requires you spend a short period of time in a cold room that is between 40-45 degrees Fahrenheit.

Minimum Requirements

High School diploma or GED. 0 years of relevant experience required. 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Desired Qualifications

One year of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Word, and relational databases is desired.

Additional Information:

The Arabidopsis Biological Resource Center, within the College of Arts and Sciences, seeks a Collections Management Assistant 1 to join our team. The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college and the academic heart of the university. The College hosts 81 majors. With 38 departments, 20+ world-class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members, students have the unique opportunity to study with the best artists, scholars, and scientists in their field. The College values diversity and offers a supportive, open, and inclusive community.

The pay range for this job profile is $15.15 - $19.79. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications

Location:Rightmire Hall (0308)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift:First ShiftFinal candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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