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. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment .