Jake Chiles

Jake Chiles

Jake has a Bachelor of Science from West Virginia University, where he assisted with studies on native brook trout as well as invasive and endangered plant species. In his recent role as a Research Associate, he conducted third-party quality control testing of pharmaceutical products, utilizing an ICP-MS and AAS to perform elemental analysis of the samples. Currently, Jake is developing his skills as a web developer learning languages such as HTML, CSS, and Javascript. Serving as Labcompare’s Web Content Manager, Jake utilizes his in-depth background in the biological sciences as well as analytical chemistry to create useful directory content while optimizing the product search experience for scientists and lab professionals. He can be reached at [email protected]

Articles by Jake Chiles

  • Quick Picks: PCR

    Friday, May 02, 2025
    The polymerase chain reaction, or PCR, is a rapid and cost-effective technique to amplify specific segments of sample DNA. Widely used for diagnostics and screening thanks to its high sensitivity, PCR has become the gold standard for most biomolecular and genetic analyses. read more

  • Quick Picks: Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometers

    Friday, April 04, 2025
    Atomic absorption spectrophotometry is an analytical technique used to determine the concentration of target elements in a sample by detecting and measuring the amount of light absorbed by the atomized sample. read more

  • Quick Picks: Lab Freezers

    Wednesday, March 12, 2025
    Protecting sample integrity is critical to maintaining quality and throughput in today’s lab environment. Many laboratories who upgrade to more modern freezers often see a return on their investment relatively quickly thanks to improved efficiency over previous refrigeration methods. Laboratory ... read more

  • Quick Picks: Viscometers

    Monday, February 03, 2025
    Found in laboratories throughout the pharmaceutical, chemical, and life science industries viscometers allow researchers to quantify the viscosity of a fluid under controlled flow and atmospheric conditions. In a viscometrical measurement, numerous variables can impact flow behavior and viscometers ... read more

  • Quick Picks: Liquid Handling Robotics

    Friday, January 24, 2025
    A key component of lab automation, liquid handling robotics allow laboratories to automate liquid handling processes such as pipetting, diluting, and sample processing. Through automation and a reduction in human error, many laboratories see not only and increase in throughput but also an increase ... read more

  • Quick Picks: Microplate Readers

    Thursday, January 02, 2025
    Microplate readers are a staple of drug discovery, bioassay validation, and manufacturing laboratories worldwide. Using a microplate reader allows researchers to quantify chemical or biological events occurring on a microtiter plate in a reproducible way. Modern microplate and multimode microplate ... read more

  • Quick Picks: Centrifuges

    Friday, December 13, 2024
    Laboratory centrifuges use centrifugal forces to separate components of a fluid based on their densities. In a laboratory setting, samples are typically contained within a tube that is placed into the centrifuge rotor before being spun to separate its components. Rotor design can vary from ... read more

  • Quick Picks: BSCs/Fume Hoods

    Tuesday, October 22, 2024
    Biosafety cabinets are semi-enclosed systems that utilize HEPA filtration and directional airflow to protect lab personnel, the environment, and sensitive materials from potential contamination. BSCs are used extensively in fields such as microbiology, virology, and pharmaceuticals, where sterile ... read more

  • Quick Picks: Lab Vacuum Pumps

    Thursday, October 10, 2024
    Laboratory vacuum pumps are used extensively throughout chemistry, biology, and physics laboratories around the world. By creating a vacuum environment, many tasks such as evaporation, filtration, and distillation can be accelerated. Many biological laboratories may also employ vacuum pumps for ... read more

  • Quick Picks: Spectrophotometers

    Friday, August 23, 2024
    Found in laboratories throughout the world, spectrophotometers allow researchers to accurately and reliably quantify concentrations of target compounds, detect and quantify impurities, and observe chemical reactions. Broadly based on the principles of the Beer-Lambert law, spectrophotometers detect ... read more
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