Lab Technician

St. Mary's College of Maryland at Historic St. Mary's City is accepting résumés for the temporary contingent position of Lab Technician. The Lab Technician assists with laboratory processing of archaeological collections on campus including rehousing and inventorying collections; assembles and organizes archaeology catalogs and associate records, checking artifacts against catalog, and digitizing artifact catalogs; and assists with data collection and analysis. This is a full-time temporary contingent position from approximately June 30, 2026, to December 31, 2026, at an hourly rate of $25.

St. Mary's College of Maryland, the National Public honors College, is located in Historic St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C. St. Mary's College is one of the nation's best public liberal arts colleges - ranked near the top in U.S. News & World Report and a Best Value for in-state and out-of-state students. Non-sectarian since its founding, the college with its scenic waterfront campus is primarily undergraduate and residential, with a diverse coeducational student body numbering approximately 1600. The up-to-date curriculum is designed for today's students who want an active, hands-on education led by professors who are committed teachers and experts in their fields. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and close proximity to the amenities of Washington D.C., Baltimore and Richmond.

• Bachelor's degree in anthropology, archaeology or related field with a field school in archaeology and 3+ years of laboratory and field work experience.
• Experience with the RP system storage process is preferred.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, writing and communication skills required.
• Must be able to work in a team-based, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift approximately fifteen (15) pounds.

Any combination of acceptable education and experience, which has provided the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position, may be considered.

Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

St. Mary's College (www.smcm.edu) embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission. We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity. Application materials should include a cover letter, résumé (including e-mail address), and three references and submitted online at https://apply.interfolio.com/189542. Questions may be directed to Liza Gijanto at lgijanto@smcm.edu.

Review of résumés will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Visit our website: www.smcm.edu/hr