On Call Archaeology Lab Technician

WSP in the U.S.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA in Richmond, VA is seeking an On-Call Archaeology Lab Technician to support laboratory processing of artifacts. You will work with senior archaeologists and field staff, handling intake, washing, cataloging, photography, and preparation for long-term curation.

This role is project-based and on-call, offering opportunities to participate in Mid Atlantic regional projects. The ideal candidate has lab experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0–1 year experience in a laboratory or museum setting preferred.
• Self-motivated with good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• 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.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct and related policies.

Skills

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an On Call Archaeology Lab Technician in our Richmond, VA office. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Cultural Resource Team and contribute to a growing organization that solves our client’s cultural resource challenges and helps preserve our cultural heritage. WSP is currently looking for a talented individual to fill an hourly, project-based position conducting laboratory processing of artifacts. This position 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. The successful candidate will bring 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 the Mid Atlantic region and will span the breadth of human history. The successful candidate will have experience with archaeological laboratory processes, including washing and cataloging artifacts. Experience with collections from the 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 to join team members in archaeological field projects throughout the Mid Atlantic region.

Your Impact

• 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.

Who You Are

Required 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
• P hysical 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
• Exper tise identifying precontact or historic period artifacts from the Mid Atlantic region of the U.S. .

Compensation

Expected Salary: $21.00-29.00 per 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 specific geographic location.

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

About WSP

ABOUT US

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.