Working in a laboratory environment
During your time as a project student, you are effectively a guest in your
supervisor's laboratory.
- Be considerate - keep your 'area' tidy and offer to do your share of lab
duties such as calibrating the pH meter, replenishing stock solutions,
distilled water, cleaning used glassware, etc.
- Use instruments carefully - they could be worth more than you'd think.
Careless use may invalidate calibration settings and ruin other people's
work as well as your own.
- Do your homework on techniques you intend to use - there's less chance
of making costly mistakes if you have a good background understanding
of the methods you will be using.
- Always seek advice if you are unsure of what you are doing.
*Note: It is essential that you follow all the safety rules applying
to the laboratory or field site. Make sure you are acquainted with
all relevant procedures - normally there will be prominent warnings
about these. If in doubt, ask!
