Data Processor HERB - Missouri Botanical Garden : Job Details

Summary: This position is for a full-time staff member to image and database specimens in the herbarium as part of a project to digitize approximately 600,000 collections from Asia housed at the Missouri Botanical Garden. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated worker who is passionate about biodiversity and eager to work alongside a dedicated team in one of the world's largest and most active herbaria. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and excellent time management are essential to this role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Pulls, barcodes, and images specimens in coordination with other herbarium and research staff to ensure timely completion of grant deliverables with minimum interruption to other herbarium activities.

* Transcribes label data from specimen images using Tropicos, the Missouri Botanical Garden's global database of plant names, specimens, and publications.

* Engages in careful and efficient quality control checks to ensure the highest standards in image and data quality.

* Works with the Imaging Lab Coordinator and the grant PI to develop and test workflows to optimize digitization efficiency.

* Collaborates with data processors working on other projects to identify digitization obstacles and suggest creative solutions.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

* Ensures that all applicable safety standards are followed to reduce hazards. Reports all accidents, injuries and near-miss accidents immediately.

* Behaves and communicates in a manner that promotes and fosters a culture of teamwork and cooperation, within our division and throughout the Garden, with co-workers, supervisors/managers, volunteers, visitors and employees.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies:

* Communication: Combines listening skills, verbal and written communication skills and visitor relation skills.

* Collaboration: Incorporates teamwork, mutual respect, active engagement, cooperation and visitor focus.

* Accountability: Initiative to take ownership of responsibilities, the ability to prioritize and the working knowledge and skills to take action.

* Problem Solving: Blends problem solving skills, judgement and decision making skills along with creativity and resourcefulness.

* Stewardship: Merges the practical application of the Garden values and support for a positive organizational climate.

Qualifications/Experience:

* Minimum one to three years' related experience in general data entry. Herbarium or scientific data entry experience preferred. Knowledge of botany is a plus.

* Excellent typing skills and data entry skills. Ability to read cursive writing a must.

* Must be punctual, dependable, self-starter, and possess the ability to effectively multi-task and work under minimal supervision.

* Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information to effectively execute and achieve results.

* The requirements and duties listed are representative and not exhaustive of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required.

Education:

* High school diploma or equivalent.

* An equivalent combination of education, skills and experience may be considered.

Other Skills and Abilities: N/A.

Language Skills: Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral/written). Ability to read Spanish, French, or Portuguese a plus.

Computer Skills:

* Ability to operate personal computer and use software.

* Advanced proficiency using Microsoft Office Word and Excel programs required; strong working knowledge of Outlook features required.

* Solid Internet research skills.

* Ability to use e-mail to communicate with Garden staff in order to answer questions and service their needs.

Physical Demands:

* Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.

* Ability to utilize computer keyboard (typing) and sit for extended periods of the work day.

* Operates computer and photography rigs.

Work Environment:

* Indoor office setting, shared by other employees.

Contacts with Individuals/Organizations inside/outside the Garden:

* Other Garden employees, volunteers.

Supervisor: Imaging Lab Coordinator