Qualifications & Requirements

Essentials:

• GCE ‘O’ level, GCE ‘N’ Level or Diploma holder.
• Must be able to speak and write English.
• Must be able to work on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays), Public Holidays on a regular basis; and occasional irregular hours as and when required.
• Must not be afraid of seeing, and handling dead animals.
• Must have a keen interest in animals and the natural world.
• Patient and able to cope with repetitive work.
• Able to work in a team as well as independently.
• Demonstrate ability of having fine hand motors skills in handling specimens (especially dried ones) without damaging them.
• Open to learning new skills and assist in fieldwork.
• Must not be afraid of heights (for work carried out above ground level).
• Must be able to work in a potentially crowded environment and in the presence of museum visitors (and handle potential enquiries from visitors politely and patiently).
• Able to use Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Must be able to carry a fire extinguisher weighing at least 3kg with one arm while holding the nozzle in the other arm.
• Has no known allergies to ethanol, moth balls (naphthalene or 1, 4-dichlorobenzene), and formaldehyde.

Desirables:

• Some knowledge of insect and aquarium fish husbandry in the hobby trade.
• Some basic knowledge about electrical circuits or building maintenance.
• Knowledge of photography and documentation.
• Class 3 vehicle driving licence.