Laboratory Manager: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Scientists often grow tiny living things in small dishes called petri dishes. A lab manager makes sure there are plenty of clean dishes ready!
Through history
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Long ago
Long ago, scientists kept notes about their experiments by hand. Someone had to keep the lab tidy and organized so the notes and tools were always easy to find.
Tools of the trade
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Microscope
A microscope makes very tiny things look big, like cells. Lab managers keep microscopes clean and working so scientists can see every little detail.
A day in the job
- 8:00 AMThe lab manager arrives and checks that the lab is clean, safe, and ready. Then they look at the list of supplies that need ordering.
Words to know
- Sample
- A sample is a small bit of something that scientists study, like a drop of water or a little bit of soil.
Quiz time
Lab workers wear safety goggles and gloves to keep their eyes and hands safe.
Scientists can only do experiments with a lab that has no tools at all.