Having the knowledge and confidence to work safely in the laboratory is a valuable skill for all animal technicians.

This course, hosted by MRC Harwell, will cover basic theoretical and practical laboratory skills including following COSHH risk assessments, best laboratory practice, use of fume hoods/biosafety cabinets, centrifuges and other laboratory equipment, pipetting skills, using balances and preparing reagents and solutions.

Date: Tuesday 15 July 2025

Time: 09:30 – 16:30

Cost: TBC

After this course, you’ll be able to:

• Read and understand the purpose of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) risk assessment (RA) forms.
• Process blood samples for further analysis.
• Correctly use fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, centrifuges and other general laboratory equipment.
• Choose the correct pipette for your task and perform common techniques.
• Set-up and use balances to accurately weigh both substances and animals.
• Calculate doses of substances and prepare them accurately.
• Adjust the pH of solutions.

This course is designed for Animal Technicians who would like to develop their laboratory skills.