S1 - Cell culture guidelines: Difference between revisions

From Hauck LabWiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search
No edit summary
No edit summary
 
(2 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
[[File:Cellculture meme.jpg|thumb]]
[[File:Lab Biosafety Level 1.png|thumb]]


== '''Getting started:''' ==
== '''Getting started:''' ==


* Turn on hood, open bench needs several minutes to establish flow, wait for green light
* Turn on hood, open bench needs several minutes to establish flow, wait for green light
* Tie back hair, push back lose sleeves; disinfect hands & arms, put on gloves (can be reused)
* Tie back hair, push back lose sleeves; disinfect hands & arms, put on gloves (can be reused)
* Wipe down bench and window with 70% EtOH
* Wipe down bench and window with 70% EtOH
* Gather all material you need, spray with 70% EtOH and wipe down before placing under hood
* Gather all material you need, spray with 70% EtOH and wipe down before placing under hood
* Arrange items under hood towards the back of the bench → Keep in mind that you should work a minimum of 15cm inward from the outside edge of the laminar airflow hood; also, leave bottles closed until use and don’t move over open containers; no pouring, use pipettes!
* Arrange items under hood towards the back of the bench → Keep in mind that you should work a minimum of 15cm inward from the outside edge of the laminar airflow hood; also, leave bottles closed until use and don’t move over open containers; no pouring, use pipettes!
* Always open sterile plastic consumables under the hood
* Always open sterile plastic consumables under the hood


Line 23: Line 23:
* Let appropriate person know if things are running low: e.g. Jan for plastic consumables, Marleen for PFA, Claudia/Susi for Trypsin, FCS/CS etc., Steffi for general S1 issues...
* Let appropriate person know if things are running low: e.g. Jan for plastic consumables, Marleen for PFA, Claudia/Susi for Trypsin, FCS/CS etc., Steffi for general S1 issues...
* Thaw new trypsin bottle for next person if current bottle is close to empty
* Thaw new trypsin bottle for next person if current bottle is close to empty
* Fill up glass pasteur pipettes if you emptied a canister stick on “heat-dry” tape & put on cart
* Fill up glass pasteur pipettes if you emptied a canister stick on “heat-dry” tape & put on cart
* Empty trash can if ¾ full, lightly close with tape & place on cart for autoclaving use 2 new autoclave bags!
* Empty trash can if ¾ full, lightly close with tape & place on cart for autoclaving use 2 new autoclave bags!
* Collect polystyrene waste (f.ex. pipets w/o filter, cell culture dishes and multiwell plates)  in SEPARATE trash can  
* Collect polystyrene waste (f.ex. pipets w/o filter, cell culture dishes and multiwell plates)  in SEPARATE trash can  
* Make sure clip on vacuum hose is on completely –> or else pump keeps running!
* Make sure clip on vacuum hose is on completely –> or else pump keeps running!
Line 31: Line 31:
* Vent vacuum when you are done (but it‘s not the end of the day yet)
* Vent vacuum when you are done (but it‘s not the end of the day yet)
* Turn off computer AND monitor when done using, turn of microscope light when done using
* Turn off computer AND monitor when done using, turn of microscope light when done using
* If fluorescence lamp was used, set timer for 30min Should not be switched back on again within 30min!
* If fluorescence lamp was used, set timer for 30min Should not be switched back on again within 30min!
* Turn on UV light under bench for 30min if a contamination is suspected! (set timer for 30min)
* Turn on UV light under bench for 30min if a contamination is suspected! (set timer for 30min)
{{Box|Inhalt=|Titel=!!! Leave it how you would like to find it !!!}}
{{Box|Inhalt=|Titel=!!! Leave it how you would like to find it !!!}}

Latest revision as of 10:03, 5 June 2025

Getting started:

  • Turn on hood, open bench ⇒ needs several minutes to establish flow, wait for green light
  • Tie back hair, push back lose sleeves; disinfect hands & arms, put on gloves (can be reused)
  • Wipe down bench and window with 70% EtOH
  • Gather all material you need, spray with 70% EtOH and wipe down before placing under hood
  • Arrange items under hood towards the back of the bench → Keep in mind that you should work a minimum of 15cm inward from the outside edge of the laminar airflow hood; also, leave bottles closed until use and don’t move over open containers; no pouring, use pipettes!
  • Always open sterile plastic consumables under the hood

Before you sit down & when you are done: If necessary

  • Stock up pipettes and falcons (also glass pasteur pipettes)
  • Refill EtOH bottles (also canister, if empty)
  • Check vacuum bottles
  • Turn vacuum on or off, if applicable

General lab maintenance/ behaviour:

  • Minimize waste whenever possible, plan experiments accordingly
  • Clean spills immediately with 70% EtOH
  • Let appropriate person know if things are running low: e.g. Jan for plastic consumables, Marleen for PFA, Claudia/Susi for Trypsin, FCS/CS etc., Steffi for general S1 issues...
  • Thaw new trypsin bottle for next person if current bottle is close to empty
  • Fill up glass pasteur pipettes if you emptied a canister ⇒ stick on “heat-dry” tape & put on cart
  • Empty trash can if ¾ full, lightly close with tape & place on cart for autoclaving ⇒ use 2 new autoclave bags!
  • Collect polystyrene waste (f.ex. pipets w/o filter, cell culture dishes and multiwell plates)  in SEPARATE trash can
  • Make sure clip on vacuum hose is on completely –> or else pump keeps running!
  • Plug in pipette boy if battery is low
  • Close bench when you step away for an extended period („stand-by mode“)
  • Vent vacuum when you are done (but it‘s not the end of the day yet)
  • Turn off computer AND monitor when done using, turn of microscope light when done using
  • If fluorescence lamp was used, set timer for 30min ⇒ Should not be switched back on again within 30min!
  • Turn on UV light under bench for 30min if a contamination is suspected! (set timer for 30min)
!!! Leave it how you would like to find it !!!