Botany Technical Assistant at CMN

Contribute to the Canadian Museum of Nature's botanical collections as a Technical Assistant in Gatineau, QC. This temporary, full-time position focuses on processing specimens and managing herbarium exchanges.

The Canadian Museum of Nature seeks two Technical Assistants for its Research and Collections department, starting October 2026. You will manage specimen inventory, prepare outgoing sets for exchange, and ensure documentation is accurate. Attention to detail is crucial for maintaining data integrity and packaging specimens securely for shipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory and confirm specimens in the herbarium
• Create data labels when necessary
• Record accession numbers in collections
• Collaborate on outgoing specimen sets with the team
• Document destinations and status of specimens

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Sciences or related field
• Experience with databasing and digital file management
• Handling and processing natural history specimens
• Proficiency in digital photography
• Accuracy and attention to detail in work

Bring your expertise to enhance the Canadian Museum of Nature's collections and global exchange of botanical specimens.

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