Laboratory Assistant - Advanced

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

East Carolina University invites applications for a Laboratory Assistant - Advanced in Greenville, NC. The role supports CET laboratories, assisting with setup, equipment handling, and safety compliance for instructional and research labs.

The position emphasizes preparing spaces, assisting faculty and students, and maintaining lab safety, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a 43,110–47,900 USD annual salary range.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience as described in the posting.
• Preferred experience includes laboratory operations, electronics, circuitry, instrumentation repair, 3D modeling/CAD software, 3D printing and a biology background to understand lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lab Preparation - prepare and restore laboratory spaces for instructional activities, produce specialized materials using 3D printing, modify and install equipment, submit work orders for maintenance and repairs, and operate an electric cart to transport supplies and materials to and from laboratory spaces. (20%)
• Lab Supervision and Maintenance - repairing equipment, tracking inventory, supervising lab operations to ensure they are efficient, provide guidance on purchases related to lab upkeep (20%)
• Lab Safety Management and Enforcement - enforcing CET Safety Policy, disposal of chemical according to university guidelines, supervision of student organizations using lab spaces (30%)
• Lab Training Administration - administer training to students and personnel on lab safety protocols at the request of the lab's faculty supervisors, keep record of who has received training, ensure that required training has been completed(20%)
• Collaboration with Director of Laboratory operations, laboratory manager, department chairs, and faculty to ensure that CET's lab spaces are meeting the college's needs - ensure that instructional and research missions are being met according to policy. (10%)

Skills

Lab operations

Electronics repair

3D printing

3D modeling CAD software

Education

Biology background

Tools

CAD software

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Position Details

Job Title: Laboratory Assistant - Advanced

Position Number: 400420

Vacancy Open to: All Candidates

Time-Limited: No

Department Homepage: https://cet.ecu.edu/

Advertising Department: COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

Division: Academic Affairs

Classification Title: 12522 Laboratory Assistant

Competency Level: 3 - Advanced

Working Title: Laboratory Assistant - Advanced

Number of Vacancies: 1

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Recruitment Range: $33,540 - $51,867

Anticipated Hiring Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.: $43,110 - $47,900

Salary Grade Equivalency: MH02

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Work Hours: 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Position Location (City): Greenville

Job Category: Staff

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East Carolina University (ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation's top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.

Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., which is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.

ECU's commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university's leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.

The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Academic Affairs, led by the Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, comprises the university's colleges, schools, and libraries, along with other academic support and administrative units. Academic Affairs works collaboratively to strengthen ECU's culture of academic excellence in line with our mission to be a national model for student success, public service, and regional transformation.

The College of Engineering and Technology (CET) combines experiential education, applied research, and industry engagement to support faculty scholarship and student success. CET offers a collaborative and collegial environment that values mentorship and excellence in teaching and scholarship, while providing faculty opportunities to contribute to workforce development and regional impact.

CET Laboratory Operations maintains laboratories across seven campus buildings, plus research space at the West Research Campus. These labs support instruction, research, and development activities. CET laboratory supervisors ensure safe, effective operations by maintaining labs, supporting faculty and instruction, training students, enforcing safety policies, developing procedures, collaborating across departments, and continuously enhancing laboratory capabilities with modern equipment and technologies.

Primary Purpose of Position

The position of Laboratory Assistant is designed to manage all instructional and research laboratories within CET. Reporting to the Director of Laboratory Operations, the Laboratory Assistant is part of a team that is responsible for preparing and equipping all laboratories in the College. This includes the breakdown of laboratory equipment, physically moving the laboratory equipment to an alternate area, reassembling the laboratory equipment, assembling any chemical compounds that may be needed, and other activities required to make the laboratories student ready. This position also provides support for faculty and students in the delivery of both laboratory instruction and laboratory‑related research associated with the mission of the CET.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lab Preparation - prepare and restore laboratory spaces for instructional activities, produce specialized materials using 3D printing, modify and install equipment, submit work orders for maintenance and repairs, and operate an electric cart to transport supplies and materials to and from laboratory spaces. (20%)
• Lab Supervision and Maintenance - repairing equipment, tracking inventory, supervising lab operations to ensure they are efficient, provide guidance on purchases related to lab upkeep (20%)
• Lab Safety Management and Enforcement - enforcing and following CET Safety Policy, disposal of chemical according to university guidelines, supervision of student organizations using lab spaces (30%)
• Lab Training Administration - administer training to students and personnel on lab safety protocols at the request of the lab's faculty supervisors, keep record of who has received training, ensure that required training has been completed(20%)
• Collaboration with Director of Laboratory operations, laboratory manager, department chairs, and faculty to ensure that CET's lab spaces are meeting the college's needs - ensure that instructional and research missions are being met according to policy. (10%)

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Demonstrated possession of competencies necessary to perform the work.

License or Certification required by statute or regulation

None

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Preferred experience includes laboratory operations, electronics, circuitry, instrumentation repair, 3D modeling/CAD software, 3D printing and a biology (or similar) background to understand laboratory equipment and experimentation in a Bioprocess and Biomedical setting (biochemistry wet labs).

License or Certification required by the Department

Valid Driver's License
Safety Trainings: Chemical Hygiene, Safety, Cybersecurity, and/or as required by policy or as assigned; Chemical Hygiene and Safety Trainings must be completed within the first month of employment.

Special Instructions to Applicant

• Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
• If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).
• Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• 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.

Job Open Date

10/22/2026

Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed.

11/19/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/97884

Alternate option

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

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

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or 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. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

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.