Lab Assistant, BIOL - Parichy Lab (Student Wage) Federal Work Study

The Parichy lab (parichylab.org) is looking for part time assistants to help with routine tasks in both molecular biology and animal facilities, including solution preparation, plate pouring, sterilization, organization and inventory, and care and feeding of tropical fish (zebrafish and related species) using for developmental genetic and evolutionary studies. Though an entry level position, opportunities are also available for professional skills development and assisting with on-going research projects that include mutant screens, gene perturbation by CRISPR methods, PCR and molecular cloning, and other activities. Hours are flexible around course schedules. Please contact Dave Parichy (dmp6n@virginia.edu) with questions about this position. This position is open 8/26/25 through 5/8/26. Compensation will take the form of wages at $14.60/hr. This position is open to Federal Work Study students only. Please submit a resume along with your application. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Current UVA student with Federal Work Study eligibility Experience: None Licensure: None PHYSICAL DEMANDS This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment. In 1819, Thomas Jefferson founded the University of Virginia and inaugurated a bold experiment. Two centuries later, Jefferson’s vision thrives. Across Grounds - and throughout the world - UVA students, faculty, staff and alumni challenge convention, break barriers and pursue the greater good. The University of Virginia is made up of eleven schools and affiliated foundations in Charlottesville plus the College at Wise in Southwest Virginia. The University of Virginia Health System is a renowned academic medical center committed to providing outstanding patient care, educating tomorrow's health care leaders and discovering new and better ways to treat diseases. The University's Medical Center, School of Medicine and Physicians Group are recognized for their excellence in patient care, education and research. At UVA, we offer a rich collection benefits, which have long been recognized and valued for their comprehensiveness and competitiveness in the market. In addition to a robust array of traditional benefits such as health care, time off, and retirement, UVA offers a comprehensive list of benefits and services to help staff and faculty meet their personal and family needs.

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