Student Lab Assistant [Science] I _On-Campus FWS

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleAdmin, Inc. is listing a Student Lab Assistant [Science] I on-campus Federal Work-Study position in Washington, DC. The role supports faculty and students in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, with a focus on lab tasks and concrete-related work.

The wage is $18.90/hour, and the position runs during standard business hours. The department is 176101 CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING; the lab requires physical capability and proper training provided by the university.

Qualifications

• Entry level position; little to no experience required.
• All training will be provided.
• FWS students working in instructional capacity should be familiar with the subject area.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic lab duties and maintain supplies/inventory.
• Assist in lab projects, prepare experiments, clean equipment and space.
• Care for animals or plants; assist students.
• Assist with special projects as needed by department.

Skills

Concrete mixing

Heavy lifting

Lab support

Team collaboration

Education

Enrolled student

Tools

Electric mixer

Dolly cart

Job description

Student Lab Assistant [Science] I _On-Campus FWS

Position Title

Position Title Student Lab Assistant [Science] I _On-Campus FWS

Level of Support

Level of Support Student Support I

Position Type

Position Type On-Campus FWS

Number of Openings

Number of Openings 4

Work Hours

Work Hours During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm)

Wage Per Hour

Wage Per Hour 18.90

Division/School

Division/School School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Department Name

Department Name 176101 CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Position Specific Summary

Generally – Student will support faculty and students with research projects.
Ability to help mix 300 lbs batches of concrete using an electric powered concrete mixer.
Ability to lift and carry 60 pounds of weight to a Dolly Trolley cart , ability carry out other related concrete work under the guidance and supervision of a professor or Lab Manager.

Standard Position Description

• The student will perform basic laboratory duties and maintain supplies and stocks/inventory.
• Tasks may include: assisting in specific projects being completed in the lab, preparing experiments, cleaning equipment and lab space, caring for animals or plants, and assisting students.
• Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs.

Professional Outcomes

Professional Outcomes Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Professionalism, Inclusion, Technology and Data, Career Development

Required Qualifications

This is an entry level position, little to no experience required, all training will be provided (Students working in an instructional capacity should be very familiar with the subject area in which they are working).

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/06/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 05/31/2027

Work Type Designation

Work Type Designation In-Person

Hiring Manager Name Doreen Walters-Edwards

EEO Statement

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action ( EEO /AA) employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory, harassment–free, diverse work and education environment. The university does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law in any of its programs, activities, or employment practices.
For more information on this policy and its purpose, please read the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement .

The student employee will: Have access to process or view financial transactions, student records/grades, employee records, medical records, and/or social security numbers. - Background check required.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a Federal Work Study (FWS) offer for the current school year? FWS positions require a FWS offer from the Office of Student Financial Aid. Please do not apply for FWS positions if you have not been offered a FWS award.
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• FWS Program Student Statement (Only Attach the Official Document)
• Class Schedule

Optional Documents