JOB PURPOSE
The Assistant Conservator for Collections and Technical Support undertakes conservation and related work on the organizations collections. They are responsible for all health and safety and the maintenance and safe operation of all laboratories, analytical and other associated equipment. They will implement both preventive and remedial conservation services and ensure that these processes and the collection conditions are documented to agreed standards. The role provides support for all areas of the organization’s conservation activities. This role ensures that the collections are conserved and presented in a way that meets the needs of various stakeholders, including researchers, donors, and the public.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
Technical Management:
- Maintenance of laboratory and all associate equipment and services
- Maintenance and management of all documentation related to the safe operation of the laboratory
- Maintain and manage the environmental monitoring platform
- Undertake technical support for conservation services
- Undertake conservation work at the direction of line management
- Maintain all documentation related to technical work programs
- Provide support for mounting and display of collection items
Team Deliverables:
- Support the Collections Care and other Departments in line with agreed work programs and deliverables
Research and Scholarship:
- Support research and scholarship related to the collections.
- Publish and present research findings at conferences and in professional journals.
Public Engagement:
- Provide support to the department on public engagement and education activities
Budget and Financial Management:
- Manage internal budget for Laboratory facility
- In conjunction with line management develop annual equipment and materials budget
- Provide reports on lab expenditure to Departmental manager
Risk Management & Disaster Recovery
- Manage all relevant health and safety documents in line with local and regional legislation and provide reports at request of Departmental Director
- Maintain Risk and register for Laboratory
- Provide support for risk management and disaster recovery projects relating to the collections
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Museology, Archaeology, or Bachelor’s degree in science
- Master’s degree in science is preferred
Experience
- 3 – 5 years of experience in same field.
