Help preserve history by ensuring earthquake-related scientific records are digitized with accuracy and care.
About LAC Federal
LAC Federal supports libraries, archives, and cultural institutions with specialized staffing and digitization services. Their mission is to safeguard and modernize historical and scientific materials while making them more accessible for future generations.
Schedule
- Part-time role
- Remote position (Washington, DC-based organization)
- Flexible hours reviewing digitized scientific materials
What You’ll Do
- Review scanned images (primarily seismograms) for clarity, accuracy, and completeness
- Check and revise metadata for scientific research materials
- Create, edit, and update designated metadata fields to ensure proper organization
- Support long-term digital preservation of earthquake-related historical documents
What You Need
- Experience with digitization and quality control of print/photographic images
- Background working with scientific materials (earth sciences, geology, or seismology preferred)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to focus on detailed projects
- Bachelor’s degree in Earth Sciences preferred
- Proficiency with Adobe and Microsoft Office products
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan (401k/IRA)
- Paid time off, vacation, and holidays
- Family leave (maternity/paternity)
- Life insurance, short-term & long-term disability
- Training & development opportunities
Perfect for detail-oriented professionals who want to apply their digitization skills to support the preservation of vital scientific research.
Be part of a mission-driven team safeguarding history for future generations.
Happy Hunting,
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