Job Description:

• 1) Cleans, restores, and preserves archeological specimens and historical artifacts according to accepted chemical and physical techniques and training in archeological science: Cleans and repairs or reinforces specimens, such as weapons, mummified remains, and pottery, using handtools and prescribed chemical agents.

• 2) Restores artifacts by polishing, joining together broken fragments, or other procedures, using handtools, power tools, and acid, chemical, or electrolytic corrosion-removal baths.

• 3) Treats specimens to prevent or minimize deterioration, according to accepted procedures.

• 4) Records treatment of each artifact.

• 5) Prepares reports of activities.

• 6) May plan and conduct research to improve methods of restoring and preserving specimen.