Federal Work-Study Lab Assistant (Anthropology)

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

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.