Federal Work Study - Lab Assistant

East Carolina University; Zwolle; On-site; EUR 14,361 - 19,148; Part time

Job summary

East Carolina University’s Department of Anthropology seeks a Federal Work Study student to serve as a lab assistant for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. The position provides support to faculty and staff by assisting with laboratory activities, collections management, and general office operations.

Duties include assisting with laboratory projects and research, organizing materials, processing artifacts, maintaining a safe lab, helping students and staff by phone, and performing routine office tasks.

Qualifications

• GPA requirement of 3.0 or higher.
• Major in Anthropology preferred with strong customer service and attention to detail.
• Willingness to work with diverse groups of people.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with laboratory projects and research activities.
• Preparing, organizing, and maintaining laboratory materials and equipment.
• Assisting with artifact processing, inventory, and data entry.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
• Assisting students, faculty, and staff in person and by phone.
• Performing general office duties including filing, copying, scanning.
• Completing additional departmental projects as assigned.

Skills

GPA 3.0

Anthropology major

Customer service

Detail oriented

People skills

Education

Undergraduate Anthropology student

Graduate student preferred

Job description

Will the position be subject to the CBC policy?

Will the position be subject to the CBC policy? No

Job Description

ECU Department of Anthropology is currently seeking a Federal Work Study student to serve as a lab assistant for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.

This student will provide support to faculty and staff by assisting with laboratory activities, collections management, and general office operations as assigned.

Duties Include:

1. Assisting faculty with laboratory projects and research activities
2. Preparing, organizing, and maintaining laboratory materials, equipment, and collections
3. Assisting with artifact processing, inventory, and data entry
4. Helping maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment
5. Assisting students, faculty, and staff in person and over the phone.
6. Performing general office duties, including filing, copying, scanning, and other administrative tasks
7. Completing additional departmental projects

GPA Requirement

GPA Requirement Minimum of 3.0

A major in Anthropology, excellent customer service skills, being detailed oriented, and having the willingness to work with various groups of people is preferred.
A graduate student is preferred; however, all students will be considered.

License/certification required

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.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at [phone] or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [e-mail] . Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST .

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 Grade Point Average (GPA)?

  (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