Purpose/Objective of the

Role:

The herbarium intern will assist curators in upgrading OWUs research collections, mounting and repairing specimens, and packing and sending specimens to other museums.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

OrganizationCareDocumentation of dried samples of plants

Qualifications:

Previous experience is not required, but the work requires attention to detail and care in handling fragile and sometimes irreplaceable research specimens.

Useful skills and experience for this position: Work with archival materialsLibrary experienceActivities involving careful record-keepingBiology course workCompletion of biology courses helpful, but not required.

Potential Future Career Benefit:

Research collections of plants are shared among botanists around the world as a way to explore and document biological diversity. Key to this interchange is the careful organization, care, and documentation of dried samples of plants. An internship in herbarium curation prepares a student for careers and advanced studies in plant science, museum and archive management, and data science.

Career Paths Include:

Museum and Herbarium Technician:

Care for and manage plant collections in museums, universities, and botanical gardens.

Collections Manager:

Oversee physical archives, track loans, and supervise the organization of biological specimens.

Botanist or Plant Biologist:

Conduct research on plant taxonomy, evolution, and ecology using preserved specimens.

Archivist or Librarian:

Manage historical documents, field notebooks, and rare biological literature.

NOTE:

Employment sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the

United States Application Instructions:

Complete the ADP application by selecting "Apply" button and answer all questions.

Supervisor:

David JohnsonCommitment:

Hours per week: 3 hours per week

Term:

temporary Fall 26 & Spring 27