Lab Assistant, BIOL - Parichy Lab (Student Wage) Federal Work Study

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Job summary

The Parichy lab at the University of Virginia is seeking part-time assistants to help with routine tasks in molecular biology and animal facilities. You will perform solution preparation, plate pouring, sterilization, inventory organization, and fish care for zebrafish and related species, supporting developmental genetic studies.

Hours are flexible around course schedules. Employment is open to Federal Work Study students only. Contact Dave Parichy for questions at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Education: Current UVA student with Federal Work Study eligibility
• Experience: None
• Licensure: None

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine tasks in molecular biology and animal facilities
• Prepare solutions, pour plates, and sterilize work areas
• Organize inventory and care for tropical fish (zebrafish and related species)
• Support ongoing developmental genetic and evolutionary studies

Education

Federal Work Study eligibility

Job description

The Parichy lab (parichylab.org) is looking for part time assistants to help with routine tasks in both molecular biology and animal facilities, including solution preparation, plate pouring, sterilization, organization and inventory, and care and feeding of tropical fish (zebrafish and related species) using for developmental genetic and evolutionary studies. Though an entry level position, opportunities are also available for professional skills development and assisting with on-going research projects that include mutant screens, gene perturbation by CRISPR methods, PCR and molecular cloning, and other activities. Hours are flexible around course schedules.

Please contact Dave Parichy ([e-mail]) with questions about this position.

This position is open 8/26/25 through 5/8/26.

Compensation will take the form of wages at $14.60/hr.

This position is open to Federal Work Study students only.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Current UVA student with Federal Work Study eligibility


• Experience: None


• Licensure: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.