Laboratory Archaeologist; Arizona

Overview

Title: Laboratory Archaeologist
Location: Tucson, AZ
Job Code: _25
Job Link: SEARCH Job Postings

SEARCH has an opening for a Full-Time Laboratory Archaeologist to join our Archaeology Lab team. This position is based out of our Tucson, Arizona office. This role will work within a cohesive lab environment committed to analyzing archaeological material from intake to curation in concert with laboratory staff supporting multiple projects, including projects for Federal and State government agencies.

SEARCH provides a flexible work environment, a professional and collaborative atmosphere, and a wide range of projects and opportunities for our staff. SEARCH offers a competitive total compensation package with strong health and wellness and retirement plans. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, group term life insurance, 401(k) plan with match, 11 paid holidays per year, and paid time off (PTO).

Pay is commensurate with education and experience.

• Intake, organize, analyze, and prepare archaeological artifacts for analysis (including artifact stability assessment and washing).
• Maintain artifact provenience at all stages of lab analysis.
• Perform general analysis on a full range of material culture artifacts.
• Conduct independent research of lithics and other artifacts as needed.
• Draft artifact descriptions for the inclusion in technical reports.
• Assist with photographing and editing artifacts for report graphics.
• Write and label artifacts and bags clearly and precisely.
• Perform curation activities to project standards.
• Independently finalize and deliver curated projects.
• Assist in delivering finalized data to Principal Investigators/Project Managers.
• Perform data entry using Microsoft Access and Excel.
• Maintain strict adherence to budgeted hours and project goals.
• Comply and adhere to established laboratory procedures, protocols, and health and safety procedures.
• Assist in daily monitoring of laboratory duties.
• Assist in maintaining project and curation inventories.
• Maintain lab organization.
• Track lab supplies and inform the Lab Manager when supplies are low.
• Keep appraised of research literature regarding artifact analysis.
• Maintain knowledge regarding industry standards in archeological curation.
• Keep a list of technical and analytical skills, updating list upon learning and adapting new skills.
• Travel, possibly for extended periods, to other SEARCH offices and lead laboratory projects and field labs.
• Maintain the highest professional image for our clients, co-workers, media, and the public.
• Possess a positive attitude and strong work ethic, promoting SEARCH values across the company.
• Other duties, as assigned.

• Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field.
• Minimum two years laboratory experience in the identification of archaeological artifacts.
• Knowledge of methods pertaining to the recovery, treatment, identification, and qualitative, quantitative, and statistical analysis of cultural materials.
• Demonstrated knowledge of identification and analysis of Southwestern cultural materials.
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory curation standards and methodologies.
• Prior archaeology fieldwork experience.
• Completion of an archaeological field school.
• Technical writing ability.
• The ability to work well in a team environment, under the direction of a Laboratory Director and/or Laboratory Manager.

• Post-graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience Arizona State Museum curation methodologies and standards.
• Specialist/experienced with Southwestern lithics, ceramics, faunal, and shell materials in archaeological contexts.
• Understanding of the Cultural Resource Management (CRM) industry (firms, clients, contracts, new research, and projects) at the region wide, nationwide, and worldwide level.

• Cover letter
• Resume
• References
• Writing samples (if a collaborative report, identify sections authored) of material analysis and dissemination of findings.

• This position will require flexible availability outside of standard working hours.
• Applicants must be eligible to be employed in the United States.
• SEARCH is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish.
• SEARCH is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• SEARCH is an Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
• Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory verification of criminal, education, driving, and/or employment background checks as well as passing results from a pre-employment drug screen.
• We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of a qualified…