Position at Peabody Museum

Associate Conservator
Grade 56 (Conservator I)
Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology
Harvard University
Cambridge MA USA

The Associate Conservator conducts conservation examinations and
surveys, undertakes and documents preventative and interventive
conservation activities, provides support to the Harvard Peabody
Museum's conservation department in exhibition, loan, acquisition,
and curatorial initiatives.

Reports to the Senior Conservator.

Duties and Responsibilities:

    Performs a range of conservation examinations and treatments,
    including stabilizing and cleaning of organic and inorganic
    materials in accordance with the Code of Ethnic and Guidelines
    of Practice of the American Institute for Conservation (AIC)

    Conducts collection surveys and analyzes results in consultation
    with the Conservator and/or Senior Conservator

    Completes written technical examinations including
    history/fabrication technology and selected material analysis in
    accordance with departmental standards

    Performs photographic documentation and updates technical
    reports in the Museum's collections database

    Undertakes routine bi-monthly environmental monitoring
    activities, producing a comprehensive report on the
    environmental status of the Museum's facilities and
    troubleshooting issues with the Conservator and Building Manager

    Conducts insect/pest identifications as part of the Museum's
    Integrated Pest Management program; generates bi-monthly IPM
    reports and advises collections staff on related pest management
    issues

    Implements procedures to address preservation problems in
    consultation with the Senior Conservator and other collections
    staff

    Assists with and/or undertakes analytical sampling projects in
    accordance with Museum policy

    Serves as courier for museum loans as required

    Provides exhibition checks and technical advice on preventative
    conservation measures for objects in storage in collaboration
    with collections management staff

    Advises on appropriate temperature, humidity, and light levels
    for museum galleries and storage spaces

    Advises staff on appropriate storage systems for complex fragile
    objects and develops prototypes for storage containers and
    object re-housing

    Collaborates with staff from the Harvard Museums of Science and
    Culture exhibits team on object mount design for Museum
    exhibitions

    Supervises conservation interns on designated projects

    Supports the conservation department's mission and
    responsibilities and performs other duties as required

    Serves as lead conservator on designated conservation projects
    that may require collaboration with collections, curatorial, and
    exhibits staff

Position Requirements:

    MA/MS in art conservation

    Minimum of three years professional conservation experience
    specializing in objects conservation in a museum setting

    Excellent knowledge of conservation principles and practices and
    demonstrated excellence performing conservation treatments

    Knowledge of cultural history, technology, and materials of
    three-dimensional objects as well as a good understanding of
    chemical and physical processes of deterioration

    Knowledge of analytical techniques used in conservation practice

    Strong background in inorganic materials preferred

    Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

    Good analytical and problem solving skills; ability to establish
    and achieve priorities

    Good communication and interpersonal skills required

    Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects in a highly
    productive lab

    Ability to maintain high standards under tight deadlines and
    follow through on repetitive tasks

    Strong attention to detail

    Ability to lift 35-40 pounds

    Position may require long periods of standing and bending

    The work associated with this position is primarily performed in
    a conservation lab

    Position uses specialized conservation tools, equipment and
    solvents

    Must be aware of environmental hazards posed by substances such
    as solvents and mold and appropriate, safe methods of working
    with such substances

Deadline: September 15, 2016
Position will be open until filled.

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