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🔗Archaeological Lab Technician

  • Full Time
  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • $19.00 - $22.00 USD / Hour
  • Applications have closed
  • Department: Cultural Resources
  • Job Reference #: 2025-6568
  • Job Summary: Mead & Hunt, a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, is seeking an Archaeological Lab Technician to join our collaborative and innovative Cultural Resources team.
  • Job Qualifications:

    The successful candidate will have:

    · Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in anthropology, archaeology, or closely related field

    · At least four months of related experience in a cultural resource management, academic or similar setting

    · A valid driver’s license

    The ideal candidate will have any/all of the following:

    · Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain an organized approach to work

    · Ability to work with limited supervision

    · Working knowledge of standard archaeological laboratory methods

    · Basic knowledge of the material culture of the mid-Atlantic region

    · Attention to detail, including an aptitude for recognizing inconsistencies

    · Proficiency with MS Office, particularly Access and Excel

    · Ability to lift 40 pounds, examine small artifacts and other materials up to 8 hours per day, read and/or write small numbers and letters legibly up to 8 hours per day

    · Ability to occasionally travel overnight (less than 5 percent)

     

  • How to Apply:

    If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, complete the online application process for this job posting at www.meadhunt.com/careers.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

    Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

    Wage Range: $19.00 to $22.00 – Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience and skill set.

  • Job benefits: Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.
  • Application URL: https://careers.meadhunt.com/jobs

Website Mead & Hunt Inc

Responsibilities include:

· Artifact washing and labeling

· Data entry and database management

· Preparation of collections for final curation using state – or repository-specific guidelines, under the direction of the Collections Coordinator and Lab Manager

· Assist with collection deliveries

· Executing the company’s laboratory and reporting methodologies

· May also assist with archaeological fieldwork, artifact research, and public outreach if desired and as workloads allow