Position at Science Museum, London

Object Conservator
Science Museum, London
Salary UKP21,400 - UKP24,000 per annum pro-rata

3 Month Fixed Term Contract
Start date: 7 January 2013 to 29 March 2013

Closing date 25 of November 2012
Interview date 3 of December 2012

The Science Museum is world renowned for its historic collections,
awe-inspiring galleries and inspirational exhibitions. Blythe House
is the Museum's storage facility for small objects. The Science
Museum is seeking an enthusiastic individual to support the Storage
Compression project and care for the collections.

This involves working with a team to assess storage rooms to improve
the conditions of the collection, increase physical access, provide
collection surveys and carry out any stabilising and emergency
treatments as identified.

You will undertake essential conservation treatment, condition
reporting and preparation of objects for the forthcoming
exhibitions, loans, photography and other cultural outputs. You will
support the Collections Access Co-ordinator and Outreach teams to
ensure access to the collection, support curator colleagues in
advising on new acquisitions, support documentation teams with the
audit and supervise volunteers and conservation interns.

You will need to be aware of hazard management procedures associated
with historical objects and have a good knowledge of Health and
Safety, including safe use of chemicals for lab safety and
collections management.

For further information about SMG, details on how to apply and a
full job description, please visit

    <URL:http://www.ScienceMuseum.org.uk/about_us>

We welcome applications from all sections of the community in which
we work.  We particularly welcome applications from people with
disabilities and we guarantee interviews to suitably qualified
disabled applicants.

Supported by the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Emma Duggan
Conservation and Collections Care Manager, Blythe House
Science Museum
Blythe House
23, Blythe Road
London W14 0QX
+44 20 7602 0281 ext 205


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