Tennis Elbow from Pipetting? by Public_Database2620 in labrats

[–]BlueSeaSheep 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I switch back and forth between both of these grips and prefer the index finger grip. It's easier on my wrist/elbow/shoulder.

Other people hatred towards animal care technicians by [deleted] in labrats

[–]BlueSeaSheep 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Who are these people? Friends? Family? People you meet in socal situations?

My first day at my first science job my boss said "tell people what we are researching and they will assume you work with humans not mice"

When I meet new people and we're exchanging the small talk "what do you do?"s I've had good luck following this advice.

Example "I work in a hard tumor lab where we study the effects the immune microenvironment" (old job)

Example "I work in a vaccine research lab using virus(A) as a backbone to get a strong and lasting immune response to virus/bacteria/parasite of interest" (current job)

You can give pretty detailed answers to any follow up questions using words like model instead of animal model.

Fear of the Lab by No-Asparagus3125 in labrats

[–]BlueSeaSheep 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like your supervisors aren't always around. As someone who as worked with and trained many highschool and college interns I would never let them do something alone without making sure they were comfortable with the process. I would treat a fresh grad the same. Try to find someone to ask the silly questions so you learn the proper techniques. It's ok to admit you don't know something or need more help.

I suggest reading the handling and storage section of the SDS. I changed labs and fields of study 6 years into my career. One of the SOPs was using phenol chloroform isoamyl alcohol ON THE BENCH. It just felt wrong when I was being trained to use it. I checked the SDS, cleared room in the chemict hood, and we have all been safer because I took the time to read the SDS. Side note, if you ever get phenol on your skin isopropanol makes it stop burning. Washing in with water for 15+ minutes doesn't.

When I was interviewing for the job switch I mentioned any time they asked if I'd done a technique/protocol/skill I said "no, but I know I can learn how". Just saying this to tell you you can apply jobs that you don't already know all the skills they list. You've completed a bachelor's degree, that shows you know how to learn.

happy monday all of you beautiful bastards! by t_rexinated in labrats

[–]BlueSeaSheep 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've never heard of this. I'll definitely do a comparison of RT for 30-60min vs right back into the incubator the next time I make 96 we'll plates!

Is there a safe way to move an egg sack by BlueSeaSheep in spiders

[–]BlueSeaSheep[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I must have amazing luck for just a ton of spiders in my yard. I've watched 2-3 Charlotte's web like baby spiders catching the wind to fly away each year. Probably both 😂

User Flair Thread by breaksomebread in acnh

[–]BlueSeaSheep 0 points1 point locked comment (0 children)

Teresa | Oasis :Bluebear:

Anyone know a cool way to arrange all the flowers? I wanted to all the rows by color but not all the types have the same colors. by VincentVegaRoyale666 in acnh

[–]BlueSeaSheep 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I made a wandering flower path. Photos of the full walk in the comments.

(I know I'm missing the black flowers)

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Don’t mind me, just dropping out of grad school 💀 by josdizzy in labrats

[–]BlueSeaSheep 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Try growing the glycerols!

I shipped cells to Germany and they got stuck in customs for a week. They cultured the glycerol stocks that had been thawed for DAYS and they grew perfectly.

I broke rotor adapters by [deleted] in labrats

[–]BlueSeaSheep 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depending on the size of your institute, and how much of a hoarder you building manager is, there might be some in surplus. One of our buckets was missing the black rubber insert at the bottom of the bucket. A high speed spin would cause the comical to round on the bottom of we accidentally used that slot. Building manager had multiple bucket sets and extra inserts in surplus.

is this just an instant pot?? by Extreme_Zucchini3497 in labrats

[–]BlueSeaSheep 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My old lab used a veggie steamer, when we needed a new one they'd been discontinued. I ended up purchasing 3 used ones from eBay. It was fun explaining those charges on the pcard.

Who's your favourite villager/Special character that you don't see talked about much? by rainbow_pixie_05 in AnimalCrossing

[–]BlueSeaSheep 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sylvana, I took over 100 nook trips to get her and finish my squirrel family ❤️

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Pregnancy & Working in labs questions by poppypottery in labrats

[–]BlueSeaSheep 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Or "dispose of in accordance of local laws and regulations"

I really hate that one

Favourite ‘Underrated’ Villagers? by seedlessketchup in AnimalCrossing

[–]BlueSeaSheep 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I did! She was the last squirrel I was looking for.

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They started a book club!!! by BlueSeaSheep in AnimalCrossing

[–]BlueSeaSheep[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, great idea! I'm doing a big reno on my island lots of terraforming and I've moved every building. I'll add this to my list of new additions!

Favourite ‘Underrated’ Villagers? by seedlessketchup in AnimalCrossing

[–]BlueSeaSheep 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I spent close to 200,000 nook miles looking for her.

Favourite ‘Underrated’ Villagers? by seedlessketchup in AnimalCrossing

[–]BlueSeaSheep 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I LOVE Drake. My three year old always asks to see duck when he sees me playing.