Position: Laboratory Coordinator, Lubbock Lake 
Landmark, Museum of Texas Tech University, Department of Anthropology

Accountability: This position reports to the Collections Manager

Description:  The Laboratory Coordinator position 
is an entry-level, professional, 5-year grant 
funded position responsible for the daily 
operations of the lab for the Lubbock Lake 
Landmark regional research program.  This 
position involves working field season days and 
hours, lab work (all phases of object, sample, 
and documentation processing), database 
management and bar coding, supervising the 
laboratory crew, drafting lab policies and 
procedures, status report writing 
responsibilities, prioritizing laboratory 
activities, budgetary estimates for time, 
personnel, supplies, and equipment, maintenance 
of lab equipment, interaction and cooperation 
with the Field Manager and crew chiefs, lab crew 
performance evaluations, participation in camp 
set-up and break-down, KP responsibilities, and 
all other duties as assigned by the Collections 
Manager or the Director, Lubbock Lake Landmark.

Salary is $21,312/year plus full University 
benefits. Earliest start date September 2007; position open until filled.

Duties and Responsibilities (including supervisory):
§  Supervise and participate in the processing of 
Quaternary objects (archaeological, 
paleontological, geological, botanical, 
historic), samples, and documents through various 
methods such as water screening sediments to 
remove objects, cleaning objects with distilled 
water, completing catalog records, labeling 
objects, packaging objects, bar coding, data 
entry, and using chemicals following strict protocols.
§  Work with employees and volunteers of various 
experience levels, as well as interact with field crew personnel;
§  Supervise laboratory employees and volunteers.

Physical Requirements
This position requires a moderate level of 
physical activity. The employee must physically be able to:
§  Lift and carry a minimum of 25 pounds;
§  Use chemicals needed to clean and label objects.

Qualifications:
§  Understanding of and ability to learn data 
management software (currently  FileMaker Pro), including bar coding;
§  Must be able to organize collections data and 
people; prioritize collection and laboratory 
activities; and budget and plan for supplies and equipment;
§  Ability to work well with others;
§   Ability to do precise work;
§   Strong work ethic and self-starter.

Minimum Acceptable Training and Experience
§   Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s 
preferred:  museum science/studies, anthropology, or related fields;
§   Two years experience in Quaternary sciences 
laboratory procedures, including cataloging and inventory of objects;
§   Experience in archaeological field work and 
familiarity with stratigraphic excavation procedures preferred.

Send resume and cover letter to Search Committee, 
Lubbock Lake Landmark, Museum of Texas Tech 
University, Box 43191, Lubbock, Texas 79409-3191 
or email 
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Texas Tech University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

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