LifeSciences
Babrahams – Microscopy and Lab VWEX
Virtual work experience
Step into an immersive 360-degree extended reality virtual work experience in Microscopy and Lab Work with Babrahams, designed to provide hands-on insights into the essential techniques and skills required for laboratory work. This cutting-edge experience places you in a realistic lab environment, where you’ll explore the world of microscopy, sample preparation, and the fundamental procedures that underpin modern scientific research.
Throughout this interactive training, you’ll learn how to operate a variety of microscopes, including light and electron microscopes, gaining a deep understanding of magnification, resolution, and imaging techniques. The experience covers key laboratory skills such as sample collection, slide preparation, staining methods, and the interpretation of microscopic images. You’ll also explore lab safety protocols, ensuring that you understand the correct handling of equipment and materials to maintain a safe and effective working environment.
In addition to microscopy techniques, this virtual experience introduces you to essential lab work practices, including maintaining accurate records, calibrating instruments, and adhering to scientific standards for data collection. By the end of the experience, you’ll have gained the practical and theoretical knowledge needed to excel in microscopy and lab work, providing a valuable foundation for further study or a career in scientific research.
Sectors:
- LifeSciences
Learning outcomes:
- Mastering Microscopy Techniques: Learners will be able to operate various types of microscopes, such as light and electron microscopes, and understand key concepts like magnification, resolution, and imaging techniques for accurate observation and analysis.
- Developing Essential Lab Work Skills: Learners will gain hands-on experience in lab procedures, including sample collection, slide preparation, and staining, as well as the interpretation of microscopic images, ensuring they can conduct detailed scientific analyses.
- Understanding Lab Safety and Equipment Handling: Learners will acquire knowledge of critical lab safety protocols, including the proper handling of equipment, maintaining accurate records, and following scientific standards, ensuring a safe and compliant working environment.