10 things less boring than manual pipetting
1. Writing grant applications
2. Waiting for the centrifuge to stop
3. Watching a gel run
4. Waiting on microbes to grow in the incubator
5. Counting and picking colonies
6. Reading the methods section
7. Refilling tip boxes
8. Lab stock take
9. Decontaminating the fridge
10. Labcoat laundry day
Boring is fine for a while, but arthritis is forever.
Recognise the physical toll manual pipetting exerts on your body and learn how to combat it.
Fiona Kemm MRes | Scientist
Fiona is a vital member of our Research team, rigorously testing our robots to ensure scientists don’t break them. With no prior robotics experience, she was the ideal guinea pig for our world-class user experience and support. Holding a BSc in Biochemistry and an MRes in Molecular Microbiology, Fiona brings extensive hands-on expertise she applies across departments, supporting both users and internal teams. From writing insightful web articles to specialising in SQWERTY, Fiona ensures our innovations perform flawlessly, helping customers focus on the creative and interpretive aspects of science that can’t be automated.