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Create a checklist for
equipment and computers
Planning what equipment you need ahead of time helps with organization
and budgeting. Keep in mind that most lab equipment requires its own
computer station.
Create a checklist for the
lab 'kitchen'
Every lab needs a kitchen where solutions are prepared. Make a list of what's
required like reagents, pH meter, stir plates, fume hood, etc.
Let usage dictate storage
Setup a home for specific tools based on their use and label them
accordingly, e.g., a "surgical" drawer to store tools like scissors, tweezers, and
gauze. Using colored tape to label tools can be handy to identify their use.
Ensure comfort
Your team will spend many hours in the lab, so it's important to make sure
they're comfortable. It can be as simple as having a comfortable chair that
can be sat on for many hours.
