Federal Work Study - Crenshaw Lab Assistant

Position Information

Advertising Department

BIOLOGY, DEPT OF

Academic Term/Year

FALL 2026/SPRING 2027

Position Title

Federal Work Study - Crenshaw Lab Assistant

Posting Number

08601

Position Number

08601

Student Job Category

Student - Federal Work Study On-Campus

Position Location

On-campus

City

Greenville

State

NC

Number of Vacancies

1

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 Biology is currently seeking a Crenshaw Lab Assistant to serve as an Undergraduate Genomics Core Lab Assistant for the preparation of materials used in teaching labs.

Lab assistants are responsible for:

• The preparation of reagents
• Laboratory setup
• Laboratory breakdown
• Maintaining teaching labs for biochemistry and biotechnology
• Cleaning teaching laboratories

The student must also be available to work a minimum of 4 hours a week around their class schedule.

GPA Requirement

Minimum of 2.5

Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.)

Preferred majors:

• Biology
• Biochemistry
• Chemistry

No experience required this could be an excellent resume builder as you will learn lab principles and techniques and receive multiple trainings.

License/certification required

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please upload your resume, Course Schedule and Federal Work Study Hiring Authorization Form online.

To be ELIGIBLE for FEDERALWORKSTUDY**POSITIONS, students** MUST****QUALIFY and RECEIVE an AWARD from the ECU Financial Aid Office (Old Cafeteria Complex, 252-328-6610.

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/96674

Open Date

08/25/2026

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 (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA[email protected].

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.

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 (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [email protected]. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.