On Call Archaeology Lab Technician

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

Job summary

WSP in Richmond, VA is seeking an on-call Archaeology Lab Technician to support laboratory processing of artifacts. The role involves washing, cataloging, photographing, and labeling artifacts, with supervision from a Lab Director.

You will join the Earth & Environment Cultural Resource Team on project-based work across the Mid-Atlantic region, requiring attention to detail and teamwork. Prior lab/museum experience and proficiency with Excel/Access are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0-1 year experience working or volunteering in a laboratory or museum setting.
• Self-motivated with good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Attention to detail, ability to follow instructions, and good communication skills.

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 and labeling.
• Work as part of a team and exercise responsible and ethical decision-making.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Skills

Self-motivation

Team player

Attention to detail

Good communication

Laboratory experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s in Anthropology/Archaeology/History

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.