Hourly Student Employment - Lab Assistant

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina University in Greenville, NC is seeking Lab Assistants for the CHEMISTRY teaching labs (Chem 1151 and 1161). You will set up, maintain, and clean teaching laboratories, and prepare reagents, ensuring safety rules are followed and work is done independently with attention to detail.

Candidates should be current ECU students with a minimum 2.0 GPA; chemistry/biochemistry majors are preferred. Successful applicants may be required to pass a background check and upload a resume online.

Qualifications

• Must be a current ECU student in good standing.
• GPA must meet the stated requirement (Minimum 2.0).
• Preference for Biochemistry or Chemistry majors; Chemistry/Biochemistry majors encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Set up, maintain, and clean teaching laboratories for Chem 1151 and Chem 1161.
• Prepare reagents for teaching labs.
• Follow safety rules and protocols; work independently with attention to detail.

Job description

Position Details

• Advertising Department : CHEMISTRY, DEPT OF


• Academic Term/Year : FALL 2026


• Position Title : Hourly Student Employment - Lab Assistant


• Posting Number : 08528


• Position Number : 08528


• Student Job Category : Student - Hourly Job


• Position Location : On-campus


• City : Greenville


• State : NC


• Number of Vacancies : 3


• 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 Chemistry is seeking Lab Assistants for the set-up and preparation of materials used in Chem 1151 and Chem 1161 teaching labs. Lab assistants are responsible for setting-up, maintaining and cleaning the teaching laboratories, and also for the preparation of reagents. Successful candidates must be able to follow safety rules and protocols, work independently, be detail-oriented and responsible.

GPA Requirement

Minimum of 2.0

Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.)

• Biochemistry


• Chemistry

Student should have successfully completed Chem 1151 and Chem 1161.

Chemistry/Biochemistry majors are especially encouraged to apply.

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please upload your resume online.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. All offers of employment are conditional and subject to verification of background information, with satisfactory results required before the start of the position.

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.

Quick Link for Direct Access

https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/96265

Open Date

08/12/2026

Close Date

09/09/2026

Open Until Filled

No

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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.

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