labmate
Fellow research worker
A labmate is someone who works in the same laboratory, typically in academic or research settings.
Graduate students, postdocs, and research assistants share lab space and often collaborate on projects: My labmate helped me troubleshoot the experiment.
The term implies collegiality—labmates are peers in the daily grind of research, distinct from supervisors or principal investigators.
One of similar standing
- coworkerFellow employee
- benchmateAdjacent seating companion
- collaboratorOne who works jointly
- partnerOne who shares activity
cohort · officemate · co-author · postdoc · graduate student · research assistant · co-investigator · desk neighbor
Joint creator of text
- teamworkJoint effort toward shared aim
- cooperationJoint action toward shared aims
- brainstormingGenerating many ideas freely
- peer reviewExpert evaluation before publication
feedback · data sharing · troubleshooting · coworker · partnership · manuscript · presentation · division of labor
Shared seating surface
- fume hoodVentilated enclosure for toxic vapors
- reagentsSubstances for chemical analysis
- incubatorControlled warming enclosure
- centrifugeSpinning density-separation device
microscope · pipette · gloves · freezer · notebook · workstation · chemical storage · shared desk
Advice for decisions
- adviceGuidance on decisions
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- troubleshootingSystematic fault diagnosis
- techniquesSkilled ways of doing
expertise · knowledge sharing · onboarding · supervision · methods · career advice · recommendation letter · support
Short work intermission
- lunchMidday meal
- happy hourDiscounted drinks period
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
venting · commiseration · celebration · inside jokes · study group · solidarity · potluck · birthday cake
peer
One of similar standing
- coworkerFellow employee
- benchmateAdjacent seating companion
- collaboratorOne who works jointly
partner · cohort · officemate · co-author · postdoc · graduate student · research assistant · co-investigator · desk neighbor · research fellow
co-author
Joint creator of text
- teamworkJoint effort toward shared aim
- cooperationJoint action toward shared aims
- brainstormingGenerating many ideas freely
peer review · feedback · data sharing · troubleshooting · coworker · partnership · manuscript · presentation · division of labor
bench
Shared seating surface
- fume hoodVentilated enclosure for toxic vapors
- reagentsSubstances for chemical analysis
- incubatorControlled warming enclosure
centrifuge · microscope · pipette · gloves · freezer · notebook · workstation · chemical storage · shared desk
guidance
Advice for decisions
- adviceGuidance on decisions
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- troubleshootingSystematic fault diagnosis
techniques · expertise · knowledge sharing · onboarding · supervision · methods · career advice · recommendation letter · support
coffee break
Short work intermission
- lunchMidday meal
- happy hourDiscounted drinks period
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
friendship · venting · commiseration · celebration · inside jokes · study group · solidarity · potluck · birthday cake · farewell party
labmatethesis advisor
Faculty overseeing graduate research
PI · lab director · supervisor · mentor · faculty advisor
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