Insect Preparator
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 18 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 17 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Leominster, Herefordshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | African Natural History Research Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Job title: Insect Preparator
Deadline: Wednesday 15th April 2026 – 00:00.
Employer: African Natural History Research Trust, Leominster, UK.
Contract Duration: Permanent
Contract Type: Full Time (40 hours per week), no remote working.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
The African Natural History Research Trust (ANHRT) is a charitable research trust and museum focused on African entomology. Our research is aimed at increasing the scientific knowledge of African insects with an emphasis on lepidoptera (butterflies and moths).
Working as part of small team, this role requires an organised individual who is able to work in a logical manner, with excellent manual dexterity and with meticulous attention to detail.
The role requires the daily handling of delicate and fragile insect specimens and their associated collecting data. Using tools and methodologies that will be taught in-house the insect preparer will relax, manipulate and set the specimens into place, whilst ensuring codes and other essential information is kept with the specimen from start to finish.
Skills and Experience:
• Excellent manual dexterity.
• A high level of attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to follow guidelines and workflow processes.
• An ability to undertake close-up work and ensure visual accuracy.
To apply for this job:
Please email enquiries@anhrt.org.uk with your CV
Deadline: Wednesday 15th April 2026 – 00:00.
Employer: African Natural History Research Trust, Leominster, UK.
Contract Duration: Permanent
Contract Type: Full Time (40 hours per week), no remote working.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
The African Natural History Research Trust (ANHRT) is a charitable research trust and museum focused on African entomology. Our research is aimed at increasing the scientific knowledge of African insects with an emphasis on lepidoptera (butterflies and moths).
Working as part of small team, this role requires an organised individual who is able to work in a logical manner, with excellent manual dexterity and with meticulous attention to detail.
The role requires the daily handling of delicate and fragile insect specimens and their associated collecting data. Using tools and methodologies that will be taught in-house the insect preparer will relax, manipulate and set the specimens into place, whilst ensuring codes and other essential information is kept with the specimen from start to finish.
Skills and Experience:
• Excellent manual dexterity.
• A high level of attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to follow guidelines and workflow processes.
• An ability to undertake close-up work and ensure visual accuracy.
To apply for this job:
Please email enquiries@anhrt.org.uk with your CV