On Call Archaeology Lab Technician

WSP Global Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Richmond, VA seeks an On-Call Archaeology Lab Technician to support the Earth & Environment Cultural Resource Team.

This hourly, project-based role involves processing artifacts, cataloging, photographing, and preparing collections for long-term curation, under supervision by the Lab Director. The ideal candidate will have laboratory or museum experience, be precise, and able to lift up to 20 lbs.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Laboratory/museum experience

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Physical ability to lift up to 20 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an On Call ArchaeologyLab Technician in our Richmond, VA office. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment CulturalResource Team andcontribute to a growing organization thatsolvesour client’scultural resource challenges and helpspreserve our cultural heritage.

WSP is currently looking for a talented individual to fill an hourly, project-based position conductinglaboratory processing of artifacts. This position will work with seniorarchaeologists, field supervisors, and other staff tointake collections from the field, wash artifacts,catalog materials under supervision, take artifact photographs, and prepare collections forlong-termcuration.

The successful candidate willbring enthusiasm, laboratory skills, and attention to detail to contribute to WSP’s capacity and reputation in the environmental and engineering marketplace. Collections will be from sites in theMid Atlantic region and will span the breadth of human history. The successful candidate will have experience with archaeological laboratory processes,includingwashing and catalogingartifacts. Experiencewith collections fromthe Eastern US is preferred but not required.

This is an on-call position, where work will be project-to-project, and may be intermittent.The successful candidate will have opportunities tojoin team membersinarchaeologicalfield projects throughout theMid Atlantic region.

Your Impact

• Assist withlaboratory processing of artifactssupervised by aLab Director.

• Assist with cleaning artifacts and ecofacts.

• Assist with artifact cataloguingand identification.

• Assist with artifact photography.

• Assist with artifact labeling.

• Work as part of a team.

• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company resources andadhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

• 0-1 year experienceworking or volunteeringina laboratoryor museumsetting

• Self-motivated,with good interpersonal skillsand the ability to work in a team environment

• Attention to detail, ability to follow instructions, andgood communication skills

• Pphysical ability tolift 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

• Exper tise identifyingprecontactor historic periodartifacts from the Mid Atlantic region of the U.S.

Compensation:

Expected Salary:$21.00-29.00per hour

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education,experience,knowledge,skills,abilities in addition to internal equity and specificgeographic location.

WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.