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To thrive as a Herbarium Technician or Specialist, you need a background in botany, plant taxonomy, or a related scientific field, often with a relevant degree. Familiarity with specimen preservation techniques, herbarium database management systems, and imaging equipment is crucial. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively enhance success in this role. These competencies ensure the accurate documentation, preservation, and accessibility of plant specimens for scientific research and education.

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A Herbarium job involves the collection, preservation, identification, and documentation of plant specimens for scientific study. Professionals in this field work in botanical gardens, museums, research institutions, or universities, managing specimen archives and supporting botanical research. Responsibilities may include mounting plants on herbarium sheets, maintaining databases, and assisting with taxonomy or conservation projects. Herbarium staff play a crucial role in studying plant biodiversity, ecology, and environmental changes.

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Daily responsibilities in a herbarium typically involve preparing, mounting, and cataloging plant specimens, ensuring their proper identification and long-term preservation. You may work closely with botanists, researchers, and data specialists to manage databases, digitize collections, and facilitate access for scientific studies or public outreach. Tasks can also include field collection, responding to specimen loan requests from other institutions, and contributing to educational programming. The role often requires a mix of careful hands-on work, data entry, and collaboration with various team members to advance research and conservation efforts.

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Infographic showing various Herbarium job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 61% Full Time, and 39% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $25,489 per year, or $12.3 per hour.

Herbarium Curatorial Assistant

New York Botanical Garden

New York, NY • On-site

$50K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

NYBG Job Description
Title
Reports to
Herbarium Curatorial Assistant
Assistant Director of the Herbarium
Position Summary:
Assist in all basic functions of the Herbarium by carrying out a wide variety of daily herbarium tasks.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Filing specimens into the Herbarium as well as maintenance and curation of the collection to reflect new determinations of specimens and taxonomic revisions.
  • Processing newly collected specimens to obtain determinations. Maintaining meticulous records about these specimens.
  • Digitizing specimens. Both imaging and data entry of specimen label information into our internal database.
  • Assisting visiting researchers to use the Herbarium. Updating/filing specimens the researchers have worked with.
  • Attending staff meetings.
  • Participating in outreach to the public.

Qualifications:
  • Experience working in a herbarium preferred.
  • Undergraduate degree in biology, preferably with coursework in taxonomy.
  • Organized person with ability to switch between different tasks easily.
  • Familiarity of scientific plant names and geography.
  • Understanding of data handling, experience with databases and/or spreadsheets.
  • Ability to reach specimens in cabinets 8 ft and at ground level.
  • Knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese a plus.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to, at minimum, use a computer; see and read printed and handwritten specimen labels; stand at an counter-height work space; be able to reach specimens in cabinets at ground level, or up to 11ft high (via ladder or rolling stairs); crouch, bend, and reach with hands and arms; carry and move up to 25 pounds; move a rolling herbarium cart. Work is indoors.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Baseline Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Salary: $50,000
Benefits:
  • 15 Vacation Days
  • 13 Paid Holidays
  • 12 Sick Days
  • Health and Dental Insurance Coverage
  • 401K
  • Pension Plan

Please include a cover letter.
If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at [email protected].
If you are interested in applying for a position at the New York Botanical Garden, please go to http://www.nybg.org/employment to submit your application.
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