Organization The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Department of Scientific Research Title Research Assistant Location New York, NY Position Level Entry Level Education 4-Year Degree Position Type Full Time Temporary (1-year) with benefits
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: This role provides technical and administrative support under the general direction of the Environmental Research Scientist in the Preventive Conservation Science Laboratory (PCSL) for the completion of an Institute of Museum and Library Services National Leadership grant. The grant funds the development of new test methods and the testing of commercially available materials used in the display, transport, and storage of art as well as construction materials. This role will focus on the use of both the Oddy test and a paper-based version of the Oddy test to evaluate materials with the purpose of assessing materials being used near organic collections. The role includes the selection, organization, testing, of these materials as well as the dissemination of test results. Duties will include the maintenance of databases, collection of technical data from primary sources, writing of reports and standard operating procedures, and communication of test results. The role also includes maintaining related equipment and supplies. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: - Assist with testing of display and housing materials using ion chromatography and Oddy testing techniques for compatibility with artwork. - Assist with the selection and sourcing of display and housing materials utilizing existing databases, end-user interviews, and commercial suppliers. - Utilize database and web-enabled applications to document and disseminate materials testing results. - Assist with maintenance of ion chromatography equipment, cleaning and maintenance of glassware and other test apparatus. - Participate in planning of experiments and the coordination and distribution of sample materials for related testing in the PCSL. - Writes progress and summary reports, standard operating procedures, and annotated bibliographies on related topics and activities. - Other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS: Experience and Skills: - Experience in a chemical laboratory with the manipulation of liquids and solids in a safe manor (required) - Knowledge of operating and analyzing data from scientific analytical tools (required) - Knowledge with chromatography systems such as ion chromatography or gas chromatography (preferred) - Proficiency in Microsoft Word processing, Excel spreadsheet manipulation, and use of Powerpoint for documenting, processing, and presenting information (required) Knowledge and Education: -B.S. in chemistry, materials science, physics, geology, biology or environmental science required. * General chemistry and organic chemistry lab experience preferred * Strong command of both written and spoken English. #LI-DNI Application Instructions / Public Contact Information Please email cover letter, resume, and unofficial undergraduate transcripts to both Eric Breitung (bre...@metmuseum.org<mailto:bre...@metmuseum.org>) and Human Resources (care...@metmuseum.org) with the following in the subject line of the email: Dept-Scientific Research-Research Assistant. Online job description can be found here with description of department included: https://www.nyfa.org/Jobs/Show/2990c4ad-1e07-4a34-8039-b237147be6d4 Posted by Eric Breitung, Scientist, Metropolitan Museum of Art ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to consdistlist-le...@cool.conservation-us.org Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
