Federal Work Study - Lab Assistant

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 15,911 - 22,661; Part time

Job summary

East Carolina University is seeking a Federal Work Study student to serve as a lab assistant for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 on-campus in Greenville, NC. You will support faculty with laboratory activities, collections management, and general office operations as assigned.

Key duties include assisting with laboratory projects, preparing materials, artifact processing, data entry, and maintaining a safe, organized lab environment. Open to current ECU students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Qualifications

• Federal Work Study eligibility required.
• Currently enrolled ECU student in good standing.
• Willingness to assist with laboratory tasks and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty with laboratory projects and research activities.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain laboratory materials, equipment, and collections.
• Assist with artifact processing, inventory, and data entry.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe laboratory environment.
• Assist students, faculty, and staff in person and over the phone.
• Perform general office duties including filing, copying and scanning.
• Complete additional departmental projects.

Education

GPA 3.0 minimum

Job description

Position Details

Position Title: Federal Work Study - Lab Assistant

Term/Academic Year: FALL 2026/SPRING 2027

Student Job Category: Student - Federal Work Study On-Campus

Posting Number: 08425

Position Number: 08425

Location: On-campus, Greenville, NC

Number of Vacancies: 1

Rate of Pay: $14.00/Hourly

FLSA Status: FLSA Non-exempt

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

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

GPA Requirement

Minimum of 3.0

Preferred

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.

Additional Instructions

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.

Application Details

Open Date: 07/29/2026

Close Date: 04/01/2027

Open Until Filled: No

Nondiscrimination Statement

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 [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.

Contact Information

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.

Direct Access

https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/95746