Collection Technician, Lepidoptera Collection | Technische*r Mitarbeiter*in in der Lepidopteren Sammlung (m/w/d)

Job Summary

The State Museum of Natural History Stuttgart (SMNS) is seeking a highly skilled Collection Technician to manage and expand one of Germany's largest Lepidoptera collections. This role involves the high-quality preparation and permanent conservation of butterfly and moth specimens, including handling historically significant and type material. Key daily tasks include collection digitization, data entry into the Diversity Workbench database, and supporting curatorial staff with loan requests. The technician will also be heavily involved in integrated pest monitoring (IPM) and assisting with molecular biology techniques such as DNA extraction, PCR, and gel electrophoresis. The ideal candidate possesses a completed qualification as an Entomology Preparator or Technical Assistant, or a relevant university degree, coupled with extensive professional experience in insect collections and databases. This is a permanent, full-time position offering the opportunity to contribute actively to an internationally renowned research institution focused on solving the global biodiversity crisis.