Entry Level Plant Taxonomy Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Announcement
Details
Open Date
08/20/2026
Requisition Number
PRN17374N
Job Title
Research Technicians
Working Title
Herbarium Collections Assistant (Work-Study)
Career Progression Track
S00
Track Level
S1 - Entry Level Support
FLSA Code
Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Type
Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary?
Yes
Standard Hours per Week
10
Full Time or Part Time?
Part Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Work hours are flexible between 9-5 Monday-Friday. Hours outside of this may be negotiated once the employee settles into their role.
Is this a work study job?
Yes
VP Area
Academic Affairs
Department
00018 - Utah Museum of Natl Hist Oper
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
15.00
Close Date
09/18/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The Garrett Herbarium and Fungarium houses a collection of over 450,000 dried and preserved plant and fungi specimens which are primarily used for scientific research. While our collection of over 450,000 specimens dates back to the mid-1800's and spans the globe, we focus primarily on the biota of Utah and the greater Intermountain West. We are in search of an assistant to aid in a variety of tasks that support the day-to-day operations of the Herbarium and Fungarium in order to further our goal of providing for the care of our collections and their accessibility to researchers and enthusiasts worldwide.
Responsibilities
The successful applicant will assist with the day-to-day operations of the herbarium and fungarium which may include:
-Specimen prep: mounting, boxing, repairing or stabilizing specimens; making boxes and labels
-Specimen storage: shelving, labeling folders, moving objects, updating taxonomy. This involves accessing high shelves and using a ladder.
-Data entry: transcribing labels, georeferencing specimens, creating spreadsheets.
-Participation in outreach and events.
-Assistance with projects as they arise.
The employee may be invited to participate in field work, but this is not a requirement for the position.
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Research Technician, I: Requires little to no related experience.
Preferences
-An interest in plants, fungi, or lichens; an understanding of taxonomic hierarchy
-A university level course in organismal biology is strongly encouraged
-Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, familiarity with relational databases
-Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
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