Museum Victoria is seeking an Assistant Collection Manager to assist with finalising the transfer of tissue samples to the liquid nitrogen facility, the enhancement of tissue and storage data, contribute to the development of procedures for accessing the BioBank and for monitoring the use of tissue specimens and genomic DNA extractions.
ABOUT MUSEUM VICTORIA:
Museum Victoria cares for the State scientific and cultural collections, providing visitor access, activities and events at five distinct venues: Melbourne Museum, Immigration Museum, Scienceworks, IMAX Cinema and world heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building. To learn more about Museum Victoria, please visit http://museumvictoria.com.au/about/
ABOUT THE POSITION:
This position is accountable for enhancing the management and accessibility of the State Collection through the preservation of tissue samples, the improvement of access procedures, physically and electronically registering selected components of the BioBank collection and through the preparation of tissue grants for bonafide researchers.
Key Selection Criteria:
- Experience in preparation, handling and preservation of tissue samples and genomic DNA extractions
- Sound knowledge of and experience in assisting with the management of Natural Science collections, particularly tissue collections.
- Experience with the registration of museum specimens and an understanding of minimum data requirements.
- Sound knowledge of and experience in using electronic collection management systems in museums, especially EMu and MVWISE
- A high level of organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Well-developed verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.
- The successful applicant is required to undergo a National Police Records Check and be assessed as suitable (new employees are required to meet this cost).
HOW TO APPLY?
To view the position description, search ‘employment’ at www.museumvictoria.com.au; for more information about this position, please contact Dermot Henry on 03 9270 5048.
To apply, please send your Covering Letter, Resume and a statement addressing each of the Key Selection Criteria by visiting http://museumvictoria.com.au/about/work-opportunities/employment/.
