Federal Work Study - Crenshaw Lab Assistant

East Carolina University; Zwolle; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

East Carolina University in North Carolina seeks a Crenshaw Lab Assistant to serve as an Undergraduate Genomics Core Lab Assistant for the preparation of materials used in teaching labs. Responsibilities include preparing reagents, setting up and breaking down laboratories, and maintaining and cleaning teaching labs for biochemistry and biotechnology.

The student must be available to work a minimum of 4 hours per week around class schedule; GPA minimum 2.5; biology majors preferred; no prior

Qualifications

• Minimum GPA 2.5 required.
• No prior lab experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Preparing reagents.
• Laboratory setup and teardown.
• Maintaining teaching labs for biochemistry and biotechnology.
• Cleaning teaching laboratories.

Job description

Job Details

Rate of Pay $10.00/hourly

FLSA Status FLSA Non-exempt

Will the position be subject to the CBC policy? Yes

Job Description

ECU Department of Biology is currently seeking a Crenshaw Lab Assistant to serve as an Undergraduate Genomics Core Lab Assistant for the preparation of materials used in teaching labs.

Lab assistants are responsible for:

• The preparation of reagents
• Laboratory setup
• Laboratory breakdown
• Maintaining teaching labs for biochemistry and biotechnology
• Cleaning teaching laboratories

The student must also be available to work a minimum of 4 hours a week around their class schedule.

GPA Requirement

Minimum of 2.5

Preferred majors

• Biology

No experience required this could be an excellent resume builder as you will learn lab principles and techniques and receive multiple trainings.

Additional Instructions to Applicants

Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at [phone] (Voice/TTY) or ADA [e-mail].

Eligibility for Employment

Individuals submitting profiles for these positions must be current ECU students, in good-standing and meet the respective GPA requirement as required by the position type. Final candidates may be subject to criminal & sex offender background checks based upon the duties and responsibilities of the position. Some vacancies also require motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is your ECU Student email address?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * What is your major of study?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * What is your current year of study?
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
  • Graduate
• * What is your anticipated Graduation Date?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Have you been approved for federal work study? (Please note that you will need to add your federal work study authorization form online)
  • Yes
  • No
• * What are your hours of availability?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Have you worked as a learning assistant in lecture or lab at ECU before? If so, which course(s) did you work with? (Include department and course number)

  (Open Ended Question)