Laboratory Archaeologist; Arizona

Position Information

Position:
Laboratory Archaeologist

Location:

Tucson, AZ

Job Code: _25

Employment Type:

Full-Time

• Intake, organize, analyze, and prepare archaeological artifacts for analysis (including artifact stability assessment and washing)
• Maintain artifact provenance 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 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 archaeologic curation.
• Keep a list of technical and analytical skills, updating the 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 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 with Arizona State Museum curation methodologies and standards.
• Specialist or 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 applicant with a disability unless the…