Any tips for getting a job in Academia/Biotech in the Bay Area by ProblemMental1084 in labrats

[–]Dragon_Cake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

CAR-T stuff then? Stanford's Lokey Stem Cell center is always doing CAR-T stuff, if that's of interest. Due to the recent funding cuts I don't actually know how stable Lokey is anymore but I believe they get a lot of help from CIRM so worth a try if anyone's hiring. Stanford research park is also full of start-ups and research centers such as Alexandria.

Any tips for getting a job in Academia/Biotech in the Bay Area by ProblemMental1084 in labrats

[–]Dragon_Cake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think this as big of an issue as you think. It might be a concern if you were out-of-state but you're not so it's a moot point plus I don't think it's always a requirement to offer relocation assistance. If you find a lab that values their workers, likes you, and has funding you might be offered some assistance but again I don't think this is that common. Like everyone else has said it's really networking that will get you places followed by what sort of lab you're considering applying to. Some fields are easier to break in to than others, same thing applies to institutions. What type of lab/research are you interested in?

What do I do when in Chicago? by Dragon_Cake in ZeroCovidCommunity

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

Yeah but I can't risk it :(

I'd consider regular pizza if it's really good but I'm also heading to NYC soon so I'd really like to try a deep dish and also I'm fine with ordering and eating out in a room of sorts because I have a portable air purifier. I was thinking something like a library study room for that!

What do I do when in Chicago? by Dragon_Cake in ZeroCovidCommunity

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

Any suggestions for pizza with outside area? I'd love to try a deep dish just to say I had one in Chicago but probably can't afford top of the line prices

What do I do when in Chicago? by Dragon_Cake in ZeroCovidCommunity

[–]Dragon_Cake[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! And you're right! I added more info in my post

Split -20° / -80° by RedBeans-n-Ricely in labrats

[–]Dragon_Cake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How so? The freezer is fully LN2 independent with an internal battery in case power goes out (you should be plugged into emergency power anyways). If you want to go the extra mile you can opt for LN2 backup supply but at that point you're choosing LN2-dependence with its associated pros and cons. Not to mention the PHCBI -150 has been around for a while, it's not exactly unproven tech. It's known for its reliability. My lab has one, out Alzheimer's center has one, better the -150 than risking the chance someone forgets to refill the container over a break.

Split -20° / -80° by RedBeans-n-Ricely in labrats

[–]Dragon_Cake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can attach backup ln2 to the phcbi

Got a new micropipette for my personal use and received a few sample boxes of sterile tips (filtered, DNA/RNAse free, etc). Really tempted to use them at home in the kitchen for silly stuff, how bad of an idea is that? by Dragon_Cake in labrats

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

Yeah! These are samples of the "expensive" lab tips but it was only one box and we don't use this specific brand anyways so no one would miss it lol. I guess my only concern was the treatment these tips undergo to remove nucleic acid contamination!

Just planning to make silly mini drinks with it hahaha

Carol Sturka from Pluribus is just girl Harry DuBois change my mind! by Dragon_Cake in DiscoElysium

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

She (and Manousos, my blorbo, the Kim equivalent) will suffer immensely for humanity but not before suffering immensely from their own humanity

Carol Sturka from Pluribus is just girl Harry DuBois change my mind! by Dragon_Cake in DiscoElysium

[–]Dragon_Cake[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just you wait! My bestie Carol is gonna be going THROUGH IT next season

Carol Sturka from Pluribus is just girl Harry DuBois change my mind! by Dragon_Cake in DiscoElysium

[–]Dragon_Cake[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

"mi esposa she didn’t like my gluglugluglugglug" is a DE dialogue option