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University of Utah

Research Technicians

Campus, IL

$17.50 - $24.25/hr

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 ...

University of Utah

Research Technicians

Campus, IL · On-site

$17.50 - $24.25/hr

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 ...

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What is a herbarium assistant?

A Herbarium Assistant helps manage and maintain plant specimen collections in a herbarium. Their duties include cataloging, preserving, and organizing plant samples, as well as assisting researchers and students in accessing specimens. They may also help with data entry, specimen mounting, and ensuring proper storage conditions. Additionally, Herbarium Assistants sometimes participate in fieldwork to collect new specimens or update existing records. This role is essential for plant research, conservation, and education.

What are typical daily tasks and responsibilities for a herbarium assistant?

As a Herbarium Assistant, your daily responsibilities may include preparing and mounting plant specimens, updating and maintaining collection records, assisting with specimen identification, and digitizing collection data. You might also help researchers by retrieving or organizing samples and ensuring specimens are stored in optimal conditions. Collaboration with botanists, curators, and other staff is a regular part of the role, as is supporting educational or outreach activities. This variety ensures you gain a broad understanding of herbarium operations while developing key skills in botany and museum practices.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the herbarium assistant position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Herbarium Assistant, you need knowledge of plant taxonomy, organizational skills, and attention to detail, usually supported by coursework in botany or biological sciences. Familiarity with plant identification guides, database management systems, and specimen preparation tools is often required. Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities help individuals excel in maintaining collections and supporting research staff. These abilities are vital for accurately cataloging specimens, maintaining collection integrity, and ensuring effective collaboration within museum or research environments.

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Part - Time Herbarium Assistant - Biology Department - FY 2027

Henderson, NV • On-site

College of Southern Nevada
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$16/hr

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Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

The College of Southern Nevada appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:
  • Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
  • Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.
  • Please note that applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.

If you are unable to attach the required documents to your online application or need assistance regarding the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team within Human Resources via email at hr.recruitment@csn.edu or call (702) 651-5800 to be directed to the appropriate Recruiter.
Job Description
We are looking for a qualified candidate to assist in day-to-day herbarium operations. 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.

Salary Information:
$16.00hr
Exempt
No
Full-Time Equivalent
25.0%
Required Attachment(s)
To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:
  • Resume /CV
  • Cover Letter

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE
CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Browse Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review. In order to prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11:59 pm the day prior to the position close date.
For more details on this position, please visit our website: My Career at CSN
CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination.
Posting Close Date
06/30/2027
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.
CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.

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