Undergraduate Student Worker in Pharmacology - Fu Lab (Student Wage)

uva; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Virginia’s Department of Pharmacology invites an undergraduate student worker to join Dr. John Fu’s lab for 6–12 hours per week. The role includes learning biochemical analysis of proteins and microscopic analysis of cellular structures, with training provided in lab safety, protein electrophoresis, Western blotting, fluorescence microscopy, and imaging.

Start: 11/01/2026; End: 10/31/2028. Pay ranges from $15 to $18 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Undergrad student wage position; early entry level; requires willingness to learn and follow safety training.
• Current UVA undergrad student.”
• Laboratory techniques will be taught and safety training provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform protein electrophoresis and Western blotting.
• Conduct fluorescence microscopy and imaging analyses.
• Assist in managing lab supplies and materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Lab safety

Time management

Organization

Education

Current UVA undergraduate student

Tools

Protein electrophoresis

Western blotting

Fluorescence microscopy

Imaging

Job description

Undergrad student wage position for less than 20 hours per week.

The Department of Pharmacology at the University of Virginia is seeking a motivated undergraduate student worker to work in the lab of Dr. John Fu ([e-mail]). This is an entry level position and will be taught necessary skills and will be provided with lab safety training. This position will focus on biochemical analysis of proteins and microscopic analysis of cellular structures. Basic duties will include protein electrophoresis, Western blotting, fluorescence microscopy and imaging. The student is also expected to help manage lab supplies. Being detail oriented, meticulous, focused, and well-organized are necessary traits for this position.

Start and End Date: 11/01/2026 - 10/31/2028

Hours per week : Flexible, 6-12 hours per week depending on the workload. The blocks of 2-3 hours or longer are preferred due to time required to complete experimental procedures.

Wage Range : $15-18/hr, depending on experience.

Minimum Requirements

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

Physical/Mental Demands

This position requires extensive periods of time focusing on multi-steps procedures. Work procedures require finer finger manipulation, such as micro pipetting and sample loading and imaging cells and organelles under microscope.

This position will require a Health Screen. Please refer to the University Health Screen Policy .

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 .