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Laboratory Archaeologist (Arizona)

Tucson, Arizona, United States · Contract

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About the role

  • Title: Laboratory Archaeologist Location: Tucson, AZ Job Code: Lab_AZ_25 Job Link: SEARCH Job Postings Position Information 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.
  • SEARCH provides a flexible work environment, a professional and collaborative atmosphere, and a wide range of projects and opportunities for our staff.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain artifact provenience at all stages of lab analysis.
  • Perform general analysis on a full range of material culture artifacts.
  • Perform curation activities to project standards.
  • Independently finalize and deliver curated projects.
  • Perform data entry using Microsoft Access and Excel.
  • Maintain strict adherence to budgeted hours and project goals.
  • Maintain lab organization.
  • Maintain knowledge regarding industry standards in archeological curation.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • Applicants must be eligible to be employed in the United States.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • 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.
  • Comply and adhere to established laboratory procedures, protocols, and health and safety procedures.
  • Keep a list of technical and analytical skills, updating list upon learning and adapting new skills.

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