preparator
noun
pre·par·a·tor
pri-ˈper-ə-tər 
pri-ˈpa-rə-tər
: one that prepares
specifically
: a person who prepares scientific specimens or museum displays
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Mr. Duncan, who grew up in the Atlanta area, is an art preparator for Gagosian Gallery, a role that entails installing, packing, and shipping art.
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Shivani Vora, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Researchers help by hiring staff as preparators or as guides during fieldwork, but more revenue is needed.
—Byrodrigo Pérez Ortega, science.org, 17 July 2024
The preparator is responsible for running the lab, curating the collection and training students to handle fossils.
—Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 18 June 2024
In fact, the paleontology program is losing funding for its preparator position in August.
—Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 18 June 2024
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Shivani Vora, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Researchers help by hiring staff as preparators or as guides during fieldwork, but more revenue is needed.
—Byrodrigo Pérez Ortega, science.org, 17 July 2024
The preparator is responsible for running the lab, curating the collection and training students to handle fossils.
—Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 18 June 2024
In fact, the paleontology program is losing funding for its preparator position in August.
—Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 18 June 2024
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“Preparator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preparator. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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