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

University of Virginia • Charlottesville, VA

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About The Position

The Department of Pharmacology at the University of Virginia is seeking a motivated undergraduate student worker for the lab of Dr. John Fu. This entry-level position focuses on biochemical analysis of proteins and microscopic analysis of cellular structures. Necessary skills will be taught, and lab safety training will be provided. The position is for less than 20 hours per week, with a flexible schedule of 6–12 hours per week depending on workload. Work blocks of 2–3 hours or longer are preferred to allow completion of experimental procedures. The position runs from November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2028, and pays $15–$18 per hour depending on experience. A health screen is required. Applicants must attach a CV or résumé and a cover letter that includes weekly availability.

Requirements

• Must be a current undergraduate student at the University of Virginia.
• Submit a résumé, cover letter, and weekly availability.
• Be detail-oriented, meticulous, focused, and well-organized.
• Complete the required health screen.
• Be able to focus for extended periods on multistep procedures and perform finer finger manipulations, such as micropipetting, sample loading, and imaging cells and organelles under a microscope.

Nice To Haves

• Blocks of 2–3 hours or longer are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform protein electrophoresis and Western blotting.
• Conduct fluorescence microscopy and imaging.
• Help manage laboratory supplies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed