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Museum of Comparative Zoology
Harvard University
Collections Manager, Genetic Resources

Duties and responsibilities.­Reports to the MCZ's Manager, Collections Operations.  Organize and curate new and existing frozen tissues collections and consolidate them into a centralized MCZ frozen tissue collection; develop protocols and procedures for multi-disciplinary collection and its use and preservation; incorporate and maintain tissue data into MCZ-wide collection database; prepare and monitor annual collection budget; implement standard record keeping and other administrative functions required for collecting, accessioning, and loan activities to comply with relevant laws and regulations; ensure compliance with all environmental, health and safety requirements, including training and documentation of facilities; and, in consultation with the Manager, Collections Operations, and the museum's director, determine short- and long-term priorities for the MCZ's frozen tissue collection.  The CMGR will be expected to participate in museum-wide and department-specific initiatives, and may assist in preparation of grant proposals for collection or facilities improvement.

Required education, experience and skills.­Advanced degree in biological sciences with emphasis in evolutionary genetics or genomics, or equivalent experience; practical skills in molecular biology; experience in laboratory/facility management, including supervising staff; experience in relevant occupational health and safety issues; demonstrated writing and organizational skills; excellent computer skills, including database management.  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required, as well as the ability to work both independently and in a busy team environment, and to coordinate tasks with multiple constituencies.

Background.­Harvard's Museum of Comparative Zoology contains the world's largest university-based zoological collections.  These currently number around 21,000,000 specimens, including many thousands of primary type specimens.  The collections are cosmopolitan in geographic scope, taxonomically comprehensive, and scientifically important; they document continuous research and teaching activity in comparative zoology for the last 150 years.  The centralized frozen tissue collection will serve all ten of MCZ's departments, each with a faculty curator and full-time collections staff, and will be an active participant in ongoing research activities by faculty, postdocs, students, and visiting scientists.

For further information and to apply online.­ Interested candidates may submit resume and cover letter by accessing the Harvard University Employment Website :  http://employment.harvard.edu/  and entering Requisition # 26220
 
Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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