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Lab Life & Logistics

General Lab Stuff​

Booking Instruments

Please use the following link to schedule any of our lab instruments/TC laminar hood in our online booking system: Prodis Booking System.

Glassware & Cleaning​

  • Dirty Glassware: Put dirty glassware, racks, dishes, and other labware for autoclaving on the cart OUTSIDE the lab. If there is paper at the bottom of the trays, they are clean.
  • Vacuum Trap: Clean your trap once a month (at least). Clean the tube of the trap once a week by sucking ethanol or 10% bleach through the tube.
Contamination Protocol

If you have a contaminated media bottle:

  1. Put it in the sink (or chemical hood if severe) with 1/10 volume of 100% bleach for 30 min.
  2. Set a timer so you do not forget it.
  3. Rinse well before placing on the dirty cart.

Safety & Security​

Last Person Leaving

If you are the last person to leave (or if the lab is empty):

  • Lock Main Door: Bang it shut (do not turn the key).
  • Lock Kitchen Door: Push the silver lock down.
  • Lock Garden Door: Close it; it locks automatically.
  • Energy: Turn off screens and non-working equipment at the end of the day.
  • Biohazard: Take biohazard bags to the main bin every Monday and Thursday. Never leave them over the weekend.

Lab Culture​

Kitchen & Food​

Kosher Dishes

The right middle drawer is for Kosher dishes. If you don't know what that means, do not use them.

  • Dishes: Wash immediately. Store snacks in sealed boxes.
  • Fridge: Mark food with name and date. Use the grocery list on the fridge for general lab items (salt, oil, etc.).

Birthdays & Gifts​

If you are responsible for a cake/gift and cannot make it, find a replacement and notify Hanni. Check the "Gift Ideas" folder next to Maya’s office for inspiration.

Orders & Deliveries​

Placing Orders​

Ordering Protocol
  1. Add the item to the Ordering List in Dropbox.
  2. Ask for quotes in Shekels (unless from Sigma/Warehouse).
  3. If urgent/running low (-4 aliquot), ask Hanni to order immediately.

Receiving Items​

When a package arrives:

  1. Store it immediately (Check storage conditions: RT, 4°C, -20°C).
  2. Put paperwork on Hanni's desk.
  3. Mark it as "Arrived" on the printed list on the central shelf.
  4. Notify the specific person if the order is for them.

Files & Data Storage​

Data Backup

It is YOUR responsibility to back up data. Use the cloud (Dropbox) or an external hard disk. When leaving the lab, you MUST retain a compressed copy of your files.

  • Hard Drives: Must be formatted to NTFS (not FAT). Mac users should use "Microsoft NTFS for Mac" or ask IT.
  • Naming: Do not use dates like 1_1_22. Use ExperimentName_Date.
  • Passwords: The general lab database password is "Schuldiner".