Archaeology Lab Assistant (Student)

Position Details

Position Summary

Position Title Archaeology Lab Assistant (Student) Posting Number Division Department of History & Archaeology Department Col.Humanities,Ed.&SocScience Location Erie, Pa Position Summary

Career Readiness Learning Objectives:

Professionalism: The student will demonstrate dependability in the work schedule as well as considerable attention to detail in maintaining databases and inventories critical to the work.

Technology: The student will use a range of technology, such as Photography, Photoshop and Excel, to maintain and supplement archival work and inventories.

This position is in the Department of History & Archaeology and the Collins Institute.

• possess a number of skills connected with the processing of archaeological

materials

• assist the director in processing pottery and objects to prepare for

publication, as well as management of the extensive corpus of materials and

documents in the lab

• update and maintain the database, including all digitization and archiving of

data

• learn how to use a variety of computer skills, including excel, access,

photoshop, adobe illustrator, scanning, etc.

• help volunteers/students with restoration of pottery
• be able to work without constant supervision and be proactive about

maintaining the lab operation

• must have organizational skills; also time-management skills

Required Qualifications

• good work ethic
• able to work without supervision
• good computer skills or willingness to learn new technology
• good work ethic, responsibility for the safety and security of antiquities on

permanent loan from another country

• willing to ask questions to ensure accuracy
• good written and oral skills

Preferred Qualifications

• experience or background in the social sciences with interest in archaeology
• work experience, e.g., in organizational strategies, use of computer, ability

to work with others

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and move boxes of pottery, as required for processing and

study

• Need to be careful and always aware of navigating close quarters, e.g.,

tables covered with objects, pottery on floor, etc. Must be responsible in this

regard (i.e., not clumsy)

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Job Posting Open Date 08/10/2026 Job Posting Close Date 08/31/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants

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Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents