Center for Public Partnerships & Research · 9 hours ago
Student Hourly: Lab and Collections Assistant
Topeka Metropolitan Area
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad
$15/hr - $15/hrThe Center for Public Partnerships & Research is dedicated to studying past and present life on Earth through the KU Biodiversity Institute & Natural History Museum. They are seeking a Lab and Collections Assistant to manage fossil specimens, including inventorying and relocating them, while also performing light cleaning duties.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
85% - Inventory fossil specimens, use Microsoft Excel to create and edit a spreadsheet with specimen data
10% - Assist with relocating fossil specimens (specimen handling training provided)
5% - Light cleaning/dusting
Qualification
Required
Basic knowledge of Excel as evidenced by application materials
Good/effective organizational skills as evidenced by application materials
During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours
Ability to climb a ladder and work at a height with or without accommodation
Preferred
Ability to read cursive as evidenced by application materials
Previous experience working with a collection
Company
Center for Public Partnerships & Research
At CPPR, we tackle complex issues challenging our communities by building and partnering with many dedicated public agency professionals, non-profit service providers, and family members living and working in communities.
Founded in 2013
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Meghan Cizek
Assistant Director, Center for Public Partnerships and Research
Sara Gardner
Assistant Director, Center for Public Partnerships & Research
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