Student Employee (FWS/Budget Eligible), Archaeological Lab Technician *Multiple Vacancies

Location: Rochester, NY Category: Student Employment Job Type: Part Time Posted On: Mon Jul 6 2026 Job Description:
Function of Position:

The Department of Anthropology is seeking a part-time Archaeological Lab Technician to aid Dr. Daniel Tyree in the preparation and analysis of artifacts recovered during the annual MCC Archaeological Field School (ANT 205). Primary responsibilities include cleaning, labeling, cataloging, photographing, preserving, and conducting initial analyses on various types of historical artifacts, such as pottery, tools, bones, and more. Maintaining detailed records and databases of artifacts for further study by archaeologists and historians is required. There may also be the opportunity to assist in archaeological research by compiling and analyzing archaeological data, which could result in the presentation and/or publication of research findings.

This position may be funded through Federal Work Study (FWS) and/or departmental bud...