Position Objective:
To implement a holistic approach to collections care and mitigate risks through preventive measures before damage occurs to the IAMM collection, in accordance with accepted professional conservation standards, practice and ethical principles under the supervision of the Senior Preventive Conservator.
Nature of Job:
▪ Participate in the preventive care and maintenance of the Museums’ collection, including environmental monitoring, microclimates, and integrated pest management under the supervision of the Senior Preventive Conservator.
▪ Maintain all conservation documentation pertaining to the department’s files in the Museum’s database (shared folder) in accordance with the archival and digital preservation standards.
▪ Conduct laboratory tests including preparatory lab work
▪ Support the implementation of preventative conservation strategies
▪ Monitor supplies and liaise with procurement workgroup to ensure supplies are sufficient and servicing is up to date.
▪ Ensure health and safety protocols in accordance with DOSH Malaysia’s requirements are followed by all conservation staff
▪ Stay informed with the latest regulations, techniques and best practices by DOSH Malaysia.
▪ Contribute to exhibitions, loans and acquisitions with varying degrees of supervision and other undertakings fundamental to the Museums’ operations, building on a strong culture of internal teamwork between Curatorial & Collections, Education, and Maintenance Departments.
▪ Carry out technical research relevant to the Museum’s collection and/or conservation-related topics.
▪ Keep up to date with the latest advancements in the field and apply them to the conservation of the Museum’s collection under supervision.
▪ Undertakes other such duties as may be reasonably required from time to time, including support of the Museum’s programme of events and activities.
The candidate should possess:
- Postgraduate or minimum bachelor’s degree in physical science such as chemistry, physics, biology, geology or materials science and/or in conservation or equivalent experience with preventive conservation strategies of museum collection relevant to the specialism of the role.
- Good analytical skills and familiarity with analytical techniques such as microscopy, sampling, XRF and related instrumentation are an added advantage.
- Good understanding of research and analysis.
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Malay as demonstrated by written reports, publications, presentations and/or social media presence.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of computer systems and the operation of word processors, email software and spreadsheets.
For inquiries or to submit your application, contact us at:
Human Resource Department
ISLAMIC ARTS MUSEUM MALAYSIA (378837-H)
Jalan Lembah Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 03-2092 7070
Fax No. 03-2274 9233
Email: hrunit@iamm.org.my