Laboratory Archaeologist (Arizona)

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. 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.             

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.