The Missouri Historical Society in St. Louis has a career openings for a Conservation Technician. Please visit https://mohistory.aaimtrack.com/jobs/ to learn more and apply plus view additional job openings. 

Position Summary:

Under the guidance of the Objects Conservator, the Conservation Technician will be responsible for a variety of tasks to assist with the preservation of the Missouri Historical Society's (MHS) collections.

Essential Functions:

• Entering condition and treatment reports from contract conservators into the museum's collections management system.
• Performing digital photography to document before and after treatment condition of artifacts.
• Constructing specialized storage housings for objects.
• Responsible for the safe handling and transportation of artifacts to and from the lab.
• Managing the conservation files (paper and digital).
• Performing IPM and environmental monitoring of storage and museum facilities
• Participating in the daily operations of the Conservation Department, such as preparing adhesives and chemical solutions.
• Performing minor conservation procedures.
• Maintaining supplies and equipment inventories.
• Maintaining workspaces in clean and functional order.
• Understanding and observing all lab safety protocols.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience handling art objects and working in a museum environment.
• Familiarity with conservation lab procedures.
• Knowledge of and commitment to current museum best practices.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Patience and attention to detail.
• Consistent, methodical work approach.
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently.
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop preferred.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (in art conservation, art history, chemistry, or related field preferred).
• Completed (or in progress) additional coursework in chemistry and studio arts, if not part of degree.
• Previous experience handling art objects and working in an art conservation laboratory preferred.