Research Technician: Mollusc Collections Job at KwaZulu-Natal Museum

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Augment and maintain mollusc collections.
• Respond to loan requests and manage loans.
• Assess needs of the Department of Natural Sciences (DNS) and assist with the development of annual budget.
• Procure curatorial materials.
• Assist curatorial staff with field research.
• Maintain exhibits mounted by DNS.
• Assist with training and supervision of DNS assistants.
• Assist DNS and visiting researchers.
• Assist with DNS and Museum outreach programmes.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology or related natural sciences field.
• A valid driver’s license (minimum Code B).
• Knowledge of relevant collection management procedures, and protocols of curation.
• A good working knowledge of zoological diversity and classification, particularly relating to the molluscs of southern Africa.
• Experience in zoological collection management, collections database software and working with molluscs would be an advantage.