Lead Lithic Analyst & Lab Archaeologist

Braun Intertec Corporation; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Braun Intertec Corporation in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, seeks a Staff Archaeologist III, Lab Analyst, Lithic Specialist to lead lithic analysis and supervise laboratory processing across southeastern projects. The role supports artifact processing, reporting, and curation while ensuring high-quality data and documentation.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in archaeology with southeastern material experience, strong lithic expertise, and the ability to mentor junior staff and collaborate on reports

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Anthropology, Archaeology, Museum Studies, or closely related field.
• Master’s degree preferred in Archaeology/Anthropology/Museum Studies, or closely related field.
• Typically 3+ years of archaeological experience, including laboratory experience.
• CRM experience and southeastern U.S. archaeological laboratory experience.
• Demonstrated specialization or strong experience in lithic analysis, preferably with southeastern U.S. archaeological materials.
• Knowledge of lithic technology, artifact classification, material culture, and archaeological reference literature.
• Experience developing or maintaining lithic comparative collections.

Responsibilities

• Lead lithic analysis, including artifact identification, classification, technology, raw material, and chronological or cultural interpretation.
• Perform and at times oversee laboratory processing, cataloging, documentation, quality control, and preparation of artifacts and records for curation.
• Maintain lithic comparative collections and reference materials to support consistent analysis.
• Support reports and deliverables with artifact tables, lithic analysis sections, methods, summaries, artifact photography, and documentation.
• Provide guidance and training to Staff Archaeologists I–II and laboratory personnel on artifact processing with emphasis on lithic identification and analysis.

Skills

Lithic analysis

Artifact processing

Laboratory supervision

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Anthropology/Archaeology/Museum Studies

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe products

Artifact photography equipment

Job description

Braun Intertec Corporation in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, seeks a Staff Archaeologist III, Lab Analyst, Lithic Specialist to lead lithic analysis and supervise laboratory processing across southeastern projects. The role supports artifact processing, reporting, and curation while ensuring high-quality data and documentation.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in archaeology with southeastern material experience, strong lithic expertise, and the ability to mentor junior staff and collaborate on reports