echomind

A label maker is definitely my next purchase. Right now I am just using fine tip permanent markers but printed labels look so much cleaner.

titration_pdx44

Organization changes everything in a research setting. Good job getting on top of it before things got completely out of hand.

rust_pdx86

Color coding saved my sanity months ago. Once you have a visual system it is impossible to go back to the old way.

echoroom67

Honestly I think spreadsheets are overkill for a few research vials. A simple wall calendar where you write the dates works just fine without all the extra computer work.

amberfiles

Exact batch performance tracking is the main reason I switched to digital logs too. Finding trends gets so much easier.

cold2184

Having all the data searchable on a computer is a huge plus when you want to look back at historical batch performance over several months.

amberrat

I use a label maker for everything now. Clear text prevents so many stupid mistakes during late night lab sessions.

compoundhands26

I tried the calendar method first but spreadsheets are way better for tracking multiple compounds at once. Different strokes for different labs though.

molarstack35

Enjoy the clean desk phase while it lasts because things always manage to get messy again eventually.