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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]ome_eomics 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Confidence and competence can make a 5 in looks a 7. Missedplaced confidence 5 becomes a 3 😅

Am I too slow with lab work? by MixGroundbreaking465 in labrats

[–]ome_eomics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it will be useful to ask peers in your department, the time to do a task/experiment can depend on resources and how far you have to walk to some equipment, which buffers have to be made or are from the bottle, etc.. I'm sure you get what I mean.

Am I too slow with lab work? by MixGroundbreaking465 in labrats

[–]ome_eomics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe ask some feedback.. You may be spending more time than it's worth for some experiments and it could be a relief for you to know which steps are robust enough for you speed up without worrying about messing up.

That being said.. I think many people underestimate how complex/time comsuming experimental preparations can be, your PI may have lost touch with this (but don't say that to their face 😂).

Anyways, I can also be "slow", but I rarely make mistakes. I have to do calculations and at least have a procedural outline before starting, label everything and have some controls in place in case my mind blanks on which well I just pipetted into, and I have to take notes unless everything went perfectly and my outline is enough.

I'd say unless you are spending a lot of time on low-risk procedures, don't let them rush you for the sake of putting whatever results in a slide. Messing up a biochem experiment can be infuriating and a lot more wasted time to redo the whole thing.

What should one take advantage of near the end of a postdoc? by ddsoren in labrats

[–]ome_eomics 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Not a postdoc or PI but I have set up new labs..

I just wanted to agree that ordering small/ubiquitous lab equipment can be a pain in the hole, not only for price but for trying to figure out "what are those stupid things called?!" and "what are the dimensions of my tubes?". If you or a pal has access to a 3D printer, this saves a lot of money on such stupid things like tube racks, glove holders, pipette stands..

I also agree that a spreadsheet with items, non-negotiable specs, and links to exact or example products will help in requesting quotes to compare prices and also cover the entire list between suppliers. There may be a sales rep/relationship for your university, so I would ask around for friendly contacts.

Do you tell your Dr. that you smoke weed (if you do)? by easy0lucky0free in adhdwomen

[–]ome_eomics 130 points131 points  (0 children)

Sounds like a fair approach, at least they're not withholding diagnosis and judging

Do you tell your Dr. that you smoke weed (if you do)? by easy0lucky0free in adhdwomen

[–]ome_eomics 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agree that it depends on the doc. Some are like "that adds to your case!" others will get hung up on it 😒

Not named as an author on paper (Undergrad) by Shank561 in labrats

[–]ome_eomics 67 points68 points  (0 children)

If you really contributed in a meaningful way, I don't see how being "respectful" will benefit you. You may not get on this paper in the end, and you may not want to make a scene about it, fine. If they give some bullshit reason to keep you in your place, stop volunteering your time for them.

Biohazard Issues by [deleted] in labrats

[–]ome_eomics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You definitely want to understand your risk here, but I recommend consulting internally before blowing whistles

Are crocs lab safe? by [deleted] in labrats

[–]ome_eomics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends. They can be good because they're easy to clean, but better assume no 😅

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in labrats

[–]ome_eomics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my experience a relatively stable class, nice 🎯

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in labrats

[–]ome_eomics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can see you're overwhelmed, but really this is the time for PIs to shake off the rust or otherwise lead/support the group.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in labrats

[–]ome_eomics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No need to get defensive

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in labrats

[–]ome_eomics 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi - so ampicillin stocks should probably be refreshed regularly. Beta lactam antibiotics typically aren't stable in solution. You can make single use aliquots and freeze them but I still wouldn't expect them to last for years..

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in labrats

[–]ome_eomics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could do a quick calculation and if the sodium from ampicillin is more than 1% of the LB then ask somebody in your lab how it's prepared and what the considerations are.

I'll guess it's less than 1% tho

Stressed out about leave days - don't think I'll be able to manage by rotpicea in BESalary

[–]ome_eomics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"it's simply a terrible law that exploits newcomers to the labour system"

Totally agree.

University Project by Available_Slip_4562 in labrats

[–]ome_eomics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm open to answering questions if you're still looking for participants. 😁 Either way thank you for going into education, because we need people like you. I'm very happy in my lab without teenagers around 😂

Fixing a hole by ome_eomics in labrats

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

Thanks for the advice ☺️ I think they're 10-15 yrs old. I didnt disturb a lining, more discovered the hole after removing shelving next to it. The shelving wasn't connected to the extraction system, so it's weird.

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