Research laboratory techniques

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Research isn’t just reading papers; it’s getting your hands messy in the lab!

As a pharmacy student, if you’re aiming to step into the research domain, it’s essential to build practical lab skills early on. Knowing how to handle glassware or prepare reagents is just the start.
:magnifying_glass_tilted_left: But here’s the real question:
What basic lab techniques or skills should every aspiring pharma researcher master?

**Basic Laboratory Skills: **

  1. Pipetting techniques (manual & micropipette usage)
  2. Solution preparation & dilution calculations
  3. Glassware handling, cleaning & safety
  4. Maintaining a lab notebook and documentation
  5. Aseptic techniques (especially for microbiology/biotech labs)

:microscope: Analytical Techniques:

  1. Spectrophotometry (UV-Vis)
  2. Chromatography techniques (TLC, HPLC, GC basics)
  3. Centrifugation
  4. Weighing using analytical balances
  5. pH meter handling and buffer preparation

:laptop: Documentation & Data Skills:

  1. Understanding research protocols (SOPs)
  2. Report writing & interpretation of results
  3. Basic Excel/Graph plotting for data analysis
  4. Reading and referencing scientific articles

:backhand_index_pointing_down: Comment below if you’ve started learning any lab skills or what else student should learn ?

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All information is covered thank you