Conservation Seed Bank Curator
JOB FUNCTION
The Atlanta Botanical Garden invites applications for the position of Seed Bank Curator for the Southeastern Center of Conservation within the Department of Conservation & Research. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Conservation Laboratories Supervisor to support research and protocols within the Garden’s Micropropagation and Seed Bank laboratories.
The primary duties of this position are to:
(1) Perform seed and pollen viability tests, upkeep plants in vitro via micropropagation and tissue culture, hone cryopreservation techniques, and clean and curate seeds, roots, and other plant derivatives for conservation, research and restoration.
(2) Refine laboratory protocols related to seed banking, micropropagation, and cryopreservation, maintaining exceptional records and updating standard operating procedures accordingly.
(3) Train volunteers on standard operating procedures and communicate laboratory techniques to visiting researchers.
For more information you can access the full job description and application form at this link: