Undergrad Lab Assistant: Biochem & Microscopy (Flexible Hours)

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Virginia’s Department of Pharmacology is seeking an entry-level undergraduate student worker to join Dr. Fu’s lab. The role provides hands-on training in protein analysis and cellular imaging, with duties including protein electrophoresis, Western blotting, fluorescence microscopy, and imaging, and lab-supplies management.

Start date: 2026-11-01 to 2028-10-31. Hours are flexible, 6–12 per week, with 2–3 hour blocks preferred.

Qualifications

• Resume, cover letter, weekly availability required.
• Education: Current undergrad UVA student
• Experience: None Licensure: None

Responsibilities

• Perform biochemical analysis of proteins and microscopic analysis of cellular structures.
• Carry out protein electrophoresis and Western blotting.
• Conduct fluorescence microscopy and imaging.
• Help manage lab supplies and maintain a clean workspace.

Skills

Protein electrophoresis

Western blotting

Fluorescence microscopy

Imaging

Lab supplies management

Education

Current UVA undergraduate student

Job description

The University of Virginia’s Department of Pharmacology is seeking an entry-level undergraduate student worker to join Dr. Fu’s lab. The role provides hands-on training in protein analysis and cellular imaging, with duties including protein electrophoresis, Western blotting, fluorescence microscopy, and imaging, and lab-supplies management.

Start date: 2026-11-01 to 2028-10-31. Hours are flexible, 6–12 per week, with 2–3 hour blocks preferred.