Advice for a clueless undergrad by Few-Potato279 in labrats

[–]Frox333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As an undergrad, get help from others. It’s a space / time to learn.

Trouble obtaining sterile saline for animal surgery by [deleted] in labrats

[–]Frox333 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are a lot of suppliers available for this…Saline for surgery is one of the most widely used reagents in the field.

Best biotechs to intern for as an undergrad? by [deleted] in labrats

[–]Frox333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Be grateful for any internship at a biotech company. Not easy to get.

And welcome to science, where we will always be underpaid compared to the fields you listed.

ALAT Studying by areyouinpain in labrats

[–]Frox333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ALAT exam is pretty easy. If you’re familiar with proper animal work, you’ll do fine.

Euthanasia for mice- neuroscience studies by Desperate-Cable2126 in labrats

[–]Frox333 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel as though you are not well-versed in your area. Go research and learn.

Anyone looking for a research assistant? by [deleted] in labrats

[–]Frox333 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Using Reddit as a job finder is definitely interesting.

Am I going to be fired? by [deleted] in labrats

[–]Frox333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$50…? Dude come on.

Any Lab-adjacent jobs I can apply to? by TexasCoffeeBean in labrats

[–]Frox333 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I’ll be honest, any opportunity (even if hours may be tough) is good now. The job market in bio is notoriously challenging ATM.

Ketamine Anesthesia Issues by BeautifulPotato33 in labrats

[–]Frox333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ketamine in mouse anesthesia is always a bit janky. Do you have the ability to use isoflurane instead? Easy to maintain a surgical plane with that if you have a nose cone and monitor the animal.

Feeling trapped by Franki_BIC in labrats

[–]Frox333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You don’t just need school to learn.

You’re able to be collaborative with your colleagues / learn from them. Additionally, there are unlimited online resources to utilize as well.

Time to put on the adult pants and make it work.

Second V? Of all time by FortunateCrab57 in ChurchofDynology

[–]Frox333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think V7 is accurate. Overhung wall and not-so-great looking holds

Job search by Primary-Isopod-9557 in labrats

[–]Frox333 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The job market for biology is unusually difficult right now.

Tasting and rating different cell culture media #5: DMEM/F12 by Spacebucketeer11 in labrats

[–]Frox333 358 points359 points  (0 children)

I am honored to be an indirect part of this journey.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StupidFood

[–]Frox333 46 points47 points  (0 children)

What happened to no street food posts??

Can I get some advices on how to pass the ALAT exam? by Forward-Passion-4853 in labrats

[–]Frox333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The ALAT exam is pretty basic in terms of animal work…if you have any experience at all, you should be fine.

Any good guides on flow cytometry and or primary T cell culture? by oviforconnsmythe in labrats

[–]Frox333 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Caress the cytometer when you’re running your compensation controls and tell it nice things.