A professional who cleans, restores, and preserves archeological specimens and historical artifacts according to accepted chemical and physical techniques and training in archeological science. Responsibilities include:

• Cleans and repairs or reinforces specimens, such as weapons, mummified remains, and pottery, using handtools and prescribed chemical agents.
• Restores artifacts by polishing, joining together broken fragments, or other procedures, using handtools, power tools, and acid, chemical, or electrolytic corrosion-removal baths.
• Treats specimens to prevent or minimize deterioration, according to accepted procedures.
• Records treatment of each artifact.
• Prepares reports of activities.
• May plan and conduct research to improve methods of restoring and preserving specimen.