Category Archives: Lab Technician

Life’s a Bench: transitioning from undergrad researcher to lab technician

– post by Golgi – At first glance, the transition from college student to research associate didn’t seem like a big life change. I had worked in this lab as an undergraduate and would spend anywhere from 4-10 hours a … Continue reading

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Reaching Beyond Labels

– written by Golgi – Label everything clearly, one of the most basic rules in laboratories. This simple practice allows for easy identification and for a cohesive working environment. Labels can make lab life easier and can even save your … Continue reading

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Is Pursuing Biology Selfish?

– Written by Golgi – Bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate’s degrees are words that my family is beginning to incorporate into their vocabulary. When he was twenty years old, my father illegally immigrated to the U.S from Mexico with little more … Continue reading

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Introducing the youngest Brainy Bird, “Golgi”: a lab technician considering grad programs

– written by Golgi – I would describe myself as the fledging of the brainy birds bunch. I received my bachelor’s degree in biology not long ago. I have aspirations of attending graduate school, but currently I find myself in … Continue reading

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