Job Description

Adecco is partnering with an established digitization service provider that works with both public and private institutions to make cultural heritage and natural history collections digitally accessible for scientific research and public access.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performing and supporting the digitization of scientific specimens according to approved protocols, at all times. This includes standing 2.5 hours at a time, 4 times a day, and monitoring computer equipment.

• Handling botanical specimens and library items according to client-approved protocols, at all times.

• Performing and ensuring daily equipment calibrations according to approved protocols.

• Making small adjustments or repairs to proprietary software and hardware when needed via remote support from colleagues.

• Working to maximize productivity while maintaining quality.

• Representing the company respectfully and abiding by approved project policies.

• Working with your team to optimize the inflow and outflow of materials for digitization.

• Contacting the Team Leader in a timely manner in case of an unexpected absence.

• Working with your team to meet deadlines and daily production goals.

• Reporting daily progress to the Team Leader with those tools provided.

• Reporting working hours in bookkeeping system.

• Communicating client wishes and feedback to the Team Leader.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE:

• Previous digitization experience and/or collection handling.

• High degree of manual dexterity and attention to detail.

• Ability to stand while working for part or all of the project duration.

• Ability to maintain repetitive motions required by the digitization workflow.

• A results-oriented, hands-on problem-solver.

• Ability to navigate hardware and software to assess quality.

• Ability to identify and resolve potential workflow issues.

• Can follow instructions and protocol carefully.

• Willing to work in close proximity with other team members and client personnel.

• Has experience working as part of a cohesive team.

• Collaborative and communicative attitude.

• Representative, respectful, and motivational nature.

• Takes pride in own work and is goal oriented.

• Self-motivated and can meet strict deadlines.

• Ability to read, interpret, and create English documents.

• Operates with integrity.

*Please note that this is a 1-year contract role, renewable/ extendable.
EA License No: 91C2918
EA Personnel No: R23113561
EA Personnel Name: Carin Sim

Skills Required