Research technician Interview Questions

I gave a brief explanation of the instruments I have used in the various lab settings I have worked.

Analytical balance, volumetric pipette, burette, spectrometer, bunsen burner, fume hood

Analytical balance, volumetric pipette, burette, spectrometer, bunsen burner, fume hood

I've very comfortable performing audits.

Very comfortable

Process sample, build sample, mix samples, centrifuge sample for 5 mins on 1500 rpm, float sample for 10 mins, read sample then release.

How you proceed depends on the accepted procedure in the lab. One accepted procedure is as follows: fecal specimen should be placed in 10% formalin to preserve morphology; to concentrate use formalin ethyl acetate sedimentation or zinc sulfate flotation. The specimen is then stained with iodine and examined under a microscope.

I have read manuals, watched YouTube videos and read technical discussion on the Internet.

Stupid answer!

I would start at the beginning and work my way forward until I found where the error was. Continually checking the system database as I went forward to see my progress and make sure I was bringing the whole system up and not leaving a portion out.

Calmly. Locate and fix using the half-split method; whether that is with teams in broad geographically spanning systems or within a single functioning system

Inform your supervisor. Determine extent of body fluid contamination of work area. Determine proper chemical cleaning supplies necessary to correct contamination hazard. Use PPE (personal protection equipment) as appropriate to situation before you being clean-up of contaminated work space/bench.

Communication is the most important, making sure each knows that you haven't forgotten about them but that you are working on multiple issues.

Not sure if its correct but here are my steps: 1. See if anyone can help me out and take one of the problems. 2. Start with the easiest problem first. Quick fix can save time for others on line.