Description
WSP is seeking an On Call Archaeology Lab Technician in our Richmond, VA office.
The successful candidate will work with senior archaeologists, field supervisors, and other staff to intake collections from the field, wash artifacts, catalog materials under supervision, take artifact photographs, and prepare collections for long-term curation.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with laboratory processing of artifacts supervised by a Lab Director.
- Assist with cleaning artifacts and ecofacts.
- Assist with artifact cataloguing and identification.
- Assist with artifact photography.
- Assist with artifact labeling.
- Work as part of a team.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company resources and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 0-1 year experience working or volunteering in a laboratory or museum setting.
- Self-motivated, with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
- Attention to detail, ability to follow instructions, and good communication skills.
- Physical ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, or related field.
- Willingness to assist in archaeological field studies.
- Willingness to contribute to archaeological reports.
- Expertise identifying precontact or historic period artifacts from the Mid Atlantic region of the U.S..
Compensation:
- Expected Salary: $21.00-29.00 per hour