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

University of Virginia; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia’s Department of Pharmacology seeks an undergraduate student worker to assist in Dr. John Fu’s lab. This entry level position includes safety training and hands-on experience with biochemical protein analysis and cellular imaging.

Responsibilities involve protein electrophoresis, Western blotting, fluorescence microscopy, and helping manage lab supplies. Hours are flexible (6–12 per week, 2–3 hour blocks preferred) with a wage of $15–$18 per hour.

Qualifications

• Current UVA undergraduate student.
• None/No prior experience required.
• Weekly availability required.
• Health screen required as per policy.

Responsibilities

• Perform protein electrophoresis and Western blotting.
• Conduct fluorescence microscopy and imaging.
• Assist with lab supplies management.

Skills

Protein analysis

Microscopy

Lab safety

Pipetting

Education

Undergraduate student at UVA

Tools

Western blotting

Fluorescence microscopy

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.

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

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.

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