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Southeastern Archaeological Research, Inc. "SEARCH"

Laboratory Archaeologist (Arizona)

Tucson , United States
full-time

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Join a collaborative team analyzing archaeological materials, with diverse project opportunities and strong support for professional development and technical skill acquisition.

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.

Requirements

Qualifications Required:

  • Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field.
  • Minimum two years laboratory experience in the identification of archaeological artifacts.
  • Knowledge of methods pertaining to the recovery, treatment, identification, and qualitative, quantitative, and statistical analysis of cultural materials.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of identification and analysis of Southwestern cultural materials.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory curation standards and methodologies.
  • Prior archaeology fieldwork experience.
  • Completion of an archaeological field school.
  • Technical writing ability.
  • The ability to work well in a team environment, under the direction of a Laboratory Director and/or Laboratory Manager.            


Qualifications Preferred:

  • Post-graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated experience Arizona State Museum curation methodologies and standards.
  • Specialist/experienced with Southwestern lithics, ceramics, faunal, and shell materials in archaeological contexts.
  • Understanding of the Cultural Resource Management (CRM) industry (firms, clients, contracts, new research, and projects) at the regionwide, nationwide, and worldwide level.


Application Requirements:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • References
  • Writing samples (if a collaborative report, identify sections authored) of material analysis and dissemination of findings.


Other Important Need-to-Know Information

  • This position will require flexible availability outside of standard working hours.
  • Applicants must be eligible to be employed in the United States.
  • SEARCH is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish.
  • SEARCH is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
  • SEARCH is an Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
  • Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory verification of criminal, education, driving, and/or employment background checks as well as passing results from a pre-employment drug screen.
  • We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or, if requested, to participate in an interview, please let us know.

Benefits

SEARCH Compensation and Benefits include:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Per Diem (for overnight travel)
  • SEARCH-subsidized Group Health Insurance (including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage)
  • SEARCH-provided Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • SEARCH-provided Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • SEARCH-provided Group Term Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Emergency Travel Assistance
  • Generous 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Holidays (11)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Merit-Based Raises, Bonuses, and Promotions


About SEARCH:

SEARCH is a global leader in archaeology, maritime archaeology, and the full spectrum of cultural heritage services. SEARCH’s staff are industry leaders and subject matter experts who support commercial and government clients worldwide. Since 1993, SEARCH has completed over 5,000 projects nationwide and across 44 countries, spanning seven continents and four oceans. By integrating science, technology, and creativity, SEARCH harnesses the power of the past to advance the projects, places, and people it serves

For more information about SEARCH, please visit searchinc.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

Please send inquiries about the position to [email protected]. Include the Job Posting code (Lab_AZ_25) in the subject line of your email.

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Health Insurance: SEARCH-subsidized Group Health Insurance (including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage)
  • Employee Assistance: Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave: Paid Holidays (11)
  • Paid Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO)
Southeastern Archaeological Research, Inc. "SEARCH"

SEARCH is at the forefront of the Cultural Resources Management industry, and we continuously seek top talent. We have high expectations for ourselves, our staff, and our company. A career with SEARCH likely will be more challenging and more demanding than your previous job. We strive for the best out of our people, and we encourage you to apply if you can deliver consistently great work with an optimistic and positive attitude. If you believe that you are among the finest at what you do, then we encourage you to apply to work with us and enjoy a career that is professionally and personally rewarding (and fun). To help you decide whether SEARCH is a good fit for you, we’ve listed a few of the values which are important to us: 1. Expertise – We are subject matter experts. Our staff members are in command of the current research, methods, and best practices of their discipline, as well as the laws, regulations, guidelines, policies, and protocols that affect their field. 2. Passion – We eat, sleep, and breathe cultural resources management. We work hard and we enjoy the rewards of hard work. We come in early if need be, and we stay late because we love what we do (and because of an occasional deadline). Often many of us are active in our field in our own personal time because CRM is in our blood. 3. Teamwork – We communicate well and often. We are a multidisciplinary team of professionals, and we work best when we collaborate and share ideas within our immediate teams and enterprise wide. 4. Improvement – We continually strive forward and don’t settle. We are constantly improving our own work, our processes, and our products, and we embrace new ideas that make us better. Never do we say, “It’s good enough” or “It’s only a draft.” 5. Perfection, please – Attention to detail matters to us. We are looking for people who consistently deliver superior work products and who carefully craft every field note, e-mail, letter, agenda, map, photo, table, computer file name, and multi-volume technical report. SEARCH’s excellent reputation is based on our delivery of outstanding work, and we take this very seriously.6. “Please” perfection – Manners matter to us. We are looking for people who are in command of social graces. Opening the door opens doors. We offer a great benefits package to those who come aboard with us! SEARCH compensation and benefits include: Competitive Salary Per Diem (for overnight travel) SEARCH-subsidized Group Health Insurance (including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage) SEARCH-provided Short-Term Disability Insurance SEARCH-provided Long-Term Disability Insurance SEARCH-provided Group Term Life Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance Generous 401(k) Retirement Plan Paid Holidays (10) Paid Time Off (PTO) Employee Assistance Program Emergency Travel Assistance Merit-Based Raises, Bonuses, and Promotions We conduct pre-employment drug testing, DMV check, and criminal background check. We treat all employment inquiries confidentially. Reliable transportation is required for all positions. For more information, please visit www.searchinc.com SEARCH is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. SEARCH is an Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. SEARCH will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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