Introduction to Laboratory Skills (Hands-On 1-Day Course)
About this Event
About This Event
This 1-day practical laboratory course is designed to give you the essential skills needed to confidently work in a real scientific lab environment.
BioGrad is a UK-based life sciences company operating across diagnostics, biobanking, clinical research, and regenerative medicine, including work in stem cell and advanced therapies.
Delivered by BioGrad Education, a training provider that has supported 1,000+ learners in the last 2 years. This course reflects the techniques and standards used across biomedical science, biotechnology, and research labs.
Training takes place in BioGrad’s modern, industry-standard laboratory facilities, giving you exposure to the equipment and environment used in real-world lab settings, something that sets this experience apart from typical classroom-based courses.
Whether you're a student, graduate, or career changer, this session provides a strong foundation in core laboratory skills, with a focus on practical application.
Unlike theory-heavy courses, this session is fully hands-on, allowing you to practice each technique multiple times under expert guidance.
What You’ll Learn
During the course, you will cover:
- Laboratory health & safety (COSHH & risk assessments)
- Pipetting techniques using different pipettes
- Preparing stock solutions and molarity calculations
- Serial dilutions
- Using laboratory balances
- Measuring and adjusting pH
- Absorbance measurement using a plate reader
- Maintaining accurate laboratory notebooks
These are core techniques used daily in real laboratories.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Work safely and confidently in a laboratory setting
- Prepare solutions with correct concentrations
- Use essential lab equipment correctly (pipettes, balances, pH meters)
- Record and maintain professional lab notes
- Understand fundamental workflows used in research labs
Who Should Attend?
- Graduates in biomedical science, biology, chemistry, or related fields
- Students looking to gain practical lab experience
- Career changers entering the life sciences industry
- Anyone with little or no lab experience wanting to get started
No prior experience is required.
Why This Course?
- 100% hands-on training (not just theory)
- Taught by real scientists from industry & academia
- Delivered in BioGrad’s modern, industry-standard laboratory facilities, giving you real-world lab experience beyond typical classroom-based courses
- Designed to improve your CV and employability
- Focus on core skills used in every lab role
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Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 299.00
