Archaeological Laboratory Manager
—Fredericksburg (VA)—

Mead & Hunt, a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, is experiencing exciting success and sustainable growth. As a result, we have a full-time position available for an archaeological laboratory manager. The salary range for this position is $63,000 – $80,000.

Responsibilities include:

  • Overseeing workflows related to archaeological collections to assure quality control, staff productivity and appropriate training, and compliance with deadlines and budgets, to include the work of Collections Coordinators and Lab
  • Responsible for accuracy, legibility, and completeness of all laboratory documents, as well as accuracy and completeness of reports and other
  • Planning, performing, and/or delegating cataloguing and specialized artifact analyses, as appropriate.
  • Analyzing and interpreting data provided by lab staff and artifact specialists, and providing associated reporting, in accordance with project scope, timeline, and
  • Composing or assisting with composing, as assigned, project reports and other deliverables for submission to clients and
  • Coordinating and communicating with staff, clients, landowners, and relevant agency personnel, as needed, or delegating such coordination and
  • Tracking and reporting project expenses, including lab supplies, outside analysts, and curation costs.
  • Responsible for coordinating and contributing lab content to the company blog and social media accounts.
  • Updating the Laboratory, Cataloging, and Field Sampling Manuals as
  • Maintaining a clean and safe laboratory in accordance with applicable laws and safety
  • Other duties as

The successful candidate must have: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in anthropology, archaeology, history, museum studies or closely related field and at least three (3) years of relevant work experience, one (1) of which was at a supervisory level.

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

  • Knowledge with/experience in compliance with applicable cultural resource laws including Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
  • Understanding of generally accepted archaeological laboratory methods and procedures
  • Working knowledge of the material culture of the Mid-Atlantic
  • Experience with the standard analysis methods for a variety of artifact types
  • Knowledge of US History and the National Register of Historic Places Criteria,
  • Experience with federal (36 CFR 79) and state curation standards
  • Familiarity with alternative lab analysis and preservation methodologies, including x-radiography, electrolysis, and other stabilization methods
  • Knowledge of state historic preservation office guidelines throughout the service area

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.