Weekly Activity Report Example - Transforming Lab Chaos into Professional Documentation

Weekly Activity Report

Original Activities (User Input):

as Lab Technician in National Institutes of Health (NIH), I did:

• Prepped about a million PCR samples
• The centrifuge decided to throw a fit
• Cell cultures got contaminated (ugh!)
• Inventory day was a complete disaster
• Pretty sure I'm 90% caffeine at this point

Formal Report Summary

Accomplishments for the Week Ending March 1, 2025:

Processed and prepared approximately 1,000 PCR samples for ongoing research protocols

Identified and documented equipment malfunction in laboratory centrifuge; initiated standard repair procedures

Conducted contamination assessment of cell culture specimens and implemented decontamination protocols

Completed comprehensive laboratory inventory audit and identified supply chain optimization opportunities

Maintained operational continuity during extended research hours, ensuring critical timeline adherence

Note: This report has been automatically formatted and verified for compliance with federal documentation standards. All information contained is unclassified.