I'm interested in building a lab to house biochemistry experiments. I'm not sure exactly what experiments I'll be doing but I have a good understanding of biochemistry and genetics since I have a degree in the subject so knowledge-wise, I should be OK. I'll need a PCR machine, centrifuge, spectrophotometer, etc. Raw materials will also be needed and replenished at regular intervals.
What price range am I looking at here? Anyone else do research as a hobby here?
I've done research in biochemistry, and PCR's are quite expensive and large--but there are places online where you can find used equipment. I have a small centrifuge, probably not the kind you're looking for though. I have some basic stuff like test tubes, beakers, volumetric flasks, etc. I'm looking for some basic analytical equipment like a spec-20, FTIR and a sep funnel, etc. It's going to become a hobby for me since I've been out of the field for several years and our daughter is getting close to the right age to start learning about this stuff.
http://www.labx.com/http://www.biosurplus.com/--Amy (not Kluge)