Lithic Specialist/TerraX Full Time

At the TerraX Laboratory in Tuscaloosa, we process and prepare all archaeological artifacts our field crews find to the highest standard of care. Under the supervision of our Lab Director, Dr. Mark Donop, our lab personnel work to study and preserve cultural materials from ancient projectile points to twentieth-century cookware from over a dozen states.

Job Requirements:

• Lead lithic analysis in the TerraX Laboratory in Tuscaloosa, AL
• Develop the lithic comparative collection
•  Perform lab processing, such as cleaning, artifact analysis, labeling, data entry and processing, and reporting
•  Assist in curation preparation of the artifact collections for transfer to appropriate repositories
•  Be organized, meet deadlines, maintain a schedule, and multi-task to ensure timely and accurate production of lab deliverables
•  Communicate effectively with lab personnel and others

Qualifications:

•  B.A. or B.S. in Archaeology, Anthropology, Museum Studies, or a related field
•  Previous experience with laboratory work and lithic analysis

Preferred Qualifications:

•  M.A. or M.S. in Archaeology, Anthropology, Museum Studies, or a related field
•  Prior experience in the Cultural Resource Management (CRM) field
•  Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office Suite, or Google Workspace
•  Experience in any specialized method of analysis or artifact conservation 

Pay Range:   Full-time, $18.00-$21.00/hour

Location:       Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Does this sound like you? Great! Don’t meet these qualifications? We may still have a job for you! Check out our website at https://www.terraxplorations.com>Careers>Contacts.  We look forward to hearing from you!

To apply, send a CV/resume and a list of three professional references to [email protected], and please put “Lithic Specialist” in the subject line.

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