Lab Assistant: Molecular Biology & Zebrafish (Work-Study)

University of Virginia Physicians Group; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Virginia Physicians Group is seeking federally funded work-study students for a part-time lab assistant role in the Parichy lab. Responsibilities include routine tasks in molecular biology and animal facilities, such as solution preparation, plate pouring, sterilization, inventory management, and care of tropical fish for developmental genetic studies.

Hours are flexible around course schedules, with opportunities to assist on ongoing projects like CRISPR-based gene perturbations

Qualifications

• Resume required.
• Education: Current UVA student with Federal Work Study Eligibility.
• Experience: None.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine tasks in molecular biology and animal facilities.
• Provide solution preparation, plate pouring and sterilization.
• Organize inventory and maintain records for supplies and specimens.
• Care for and feed tropical fish (zebrafish and related species).
• Support ongoing research projects including genetic and evolutionary studies.

Skills

Solution preparation

Plate pouring

Sterilization

Organizing inventory

Care and feeding of tropical fish

Molecular biology basics

CRISPR basics

Education

Federal Work Study eligibility

Current UVA student

Job description

University of Virginia Physicians Group is seeking federally funded work-study students for a part-time lab assistant role in the Parichy lab. Responsibilities include routine tasks in molecular biology and animal facilities, such as solution preparation, plate pouring, sterilization, inventory management, and care of tropical fish for developmental genetic studies.

Hours are flexible around course schedules, with opportunities to assist on ongoing projects like CRISPR-based gene perturbations