Getty Fossil Preparation Lab Internship

Opportunity Description:

The Department of Earth Sciences oversees several labs at the Museum. The labs include the Schlessman Family Earth Sciences Laboratory, located within the Prehistoric Journeyexhibit on the third floor and visible to Museum visitors, and two new behind-the-scenes labs in the Avenir Collections Center. One is used for fossil preparation of large specimens, and the second used for molding and casting of vertebrate fossils. In these labs, the intern will assist in the preparation of fossil materials collected by Museum curators from across the Rocky Mountain Region and the world for research, education, and exhibition. This is a 12-week internship.

The intern will participate in the following activities: 
Prepare and stabilize vertebrate fossils using air scribes, consolidants and glues

• Assist with the inventory and accessioning of molds and casts of vertebrate fossils
• Mold and cast vertebrate fossil material from Madagascar and/or Utah
• Make archival jackets for large and small scale specimens for storage in collections
• Assist volunteers with fossil preparation and molding and casting projects
• Assist with management of supplies and materials for the Fossil Prep Lab and Molding and Casting Lab

Minimum Qualifications and/or Eligibility Requirements: 

• Completed or Enrolled at a 2 or 4 year institution in the Earth or Life Sciences preferred, but not required
• Strong attention to detail, patience, and fine motor skills; excellent hand-eye coordination
• Ability to work collaboratively with Museum staff and volunteers
• Organized; ability to self-start and maintain balance between a number of projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite