What are examples of lab techniques?

What are examples of lab techniques?

• Blotting Techniques. Blotting is the most common lab technique widely used in the field of cell & molecular biology.
• Techniques For Extraction & Storage of Biomolecules.
• Gel Electrophoresis.
• Microscopic techniques.
• Polymerase Chain Reaction.
• Cell Culture Techniques.
• Spectroscopic Techniques.
• Chromatography Technique.

What are basic lab skills?

Essential Laboratory Skills A Guide for Measurement Quality in the Lab

• General Introduction.
• Weighing.
• Pipetting.
• pH and Conductivity Value Determination.
• Moisture Content Determination.
• Titration.
• UV/VIS.
• Density – Concentration Determination.

Why is it important to follow procedures in a lab?

From chemicals to electrical equipment, laboratories reap a wide array of safety hazards, which is why it is so vital to understand the important of lab safety. By becoming familiar with the laboratory you’re working in and always following proper safety procedures, you can help to prevent or eliminate hazards.

What do you do in a laboratory?

What does a Laboratory Technician do?

• Preparing experiments.
• Supervision of experiments as they run.
• Taking precise and accurate notes of experiments and their results.
• Sample preparation and testing.
• Cleaning of lab equipment.
• Routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.

Why should you wear goggles in a science lab?

In labs, there is the potential for spills and splashes of corrosive chemicals and explosions involving broken glass. For these reasons, eye protection is crucial in the laboratory. You will be issued a pair of safety glasses or goggles during check-in. You must wear safety glasses at all times while in the laboratory.

What should you do if something gets in your eyes during a lab?

If a chemical splashes into your eye, take these steps immediately.

1. Flush your eye with water. Use clean, lukewarm tap water for at least 20 minutes.
2. Wash your hands with soap and water. Thoroughly rinse your hands to be sure no chemical or soap is left on them.
3. Remove contact lenses.

What makes a good lab experiment?

Experiments should be described in full detail including background theory, any pre-laboratory preparation by the student such as a discussion of appropriate back- ground laboratory skills or problem sets, expected data analysis and discussion, and expected data presentation (including suggested worksheets, etc.)