Essential Biology Laboratory Equipment

Biology laboratory equipment direct from a US manufacturer for microbiology, cell biology, environmental testing, teaching labs, and water-treatment facilities. 20 SKUs covering incubation, counting, microscopy, and sample preparation — direct from our San Jose, California facility with same-day dispatch and Net-30 for universities.

✓ ISO/CE Compliant ✓ Teaching Lab Ready ✓ Same-Day Dispatch ✓ Net-30 for Institutions ✓ International DDP

Biology Lab Equipment by Application

Microbiology & Culture

  • Digital Colony Counter — Automatic 3- or 6-digit LED, 1.7× magnifier, 110-230V. For plate-count assays, water quality, food testing, pharmaceutical microbiology.
  • BOD Incubator 171L — 5-50°C ± 0.5°C, dual door, EPA wastewater-testing compliant. Standard apparatus for Biochemical Oxygen Demand (5-day BOD testing) + microbiology incubation.
  • Student Compound Microscope 40x-1000x — Achromatic optics, LED + rechargeable battery, CE/UL/ISO certified. Workhorse for undergraduate biology labs.

Sample Preparation & Centrifugation

Water Quality & Environmental Testing

  • Flocculation Jar Test Apparatus — Coagulation and dosing optimization for water-treatment lab, drinking water QC, wastewater research.
  • BOD Incubator (above) completes the standard EPA wastewater BOD5 testing bench.

Chemistry & Analytical Prep for Biology

Teaching Lab Essentials

Full microscope + microscope slide + centrifuge + colony counter bundles for high school AP Biology, college introductory biology, and nursing/pre-med programs. Email procurement for a bundle quote.

🎓 University & Teaching Lab Procurement

SciMed supplies US universities, community colleges, nursing programs, and international teaching labs. We build curriculum-ready kits for:

  • AP Biology / introductory college biology (microscope + slide kit + colony counter)
  • Microbiology (incubator + colony counter + culture plates)
  • Environmental science / water treatment (BOD + flocculation + burette)
  • Biochemistry (centrifuge + burette + magnesium ribbon)
  • Pre-health / pre-med labs

Net-30 invoicing, W-9 tax-exempt purchasing, federal / SAM.gov procurement, and DDP international shipping all supported. Email sales@scimedstore.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the BOD Incubator certified for EPA wastewater testing?

Yes. Our 171L BOD Incubator meets the temperature stability requirements (20 ± 1 °C) for the standard EPA BOD5 5-day biochemical oxygen demand method. Factory calibration report included.

What's the difference between a digital and manual colony counter?

The digital counter has LED display with automatic increment, 1.7× magnifier, and 3- or 6-digit display. Manual counters require eye-count and tally — slower and error-prone for high plate counts.

Can the student microscope reach 1000x?

Yes. 40x, 100x, 400x, and 1000x objectives with achromatic optics. The 1000x requires immersion oil (not included).

Do you build curriculum-ready teaching lab kits?

Yes. Email sales@scimedstore.com with your course syllabus or lab manual and we'll build a kit at bundle pricing. Common bundles include AP Biology, Introductory Biology, Microbiology, Environmental Science.

Do you ship to international universities?

Yes. DDP (delivery-duty-paid) available for institutional buyers in GCC, MENA, UK, EU, AU/NZ. Non-DDP international also available via DHL Express.

Does the hand-operated centrifuge really work without power?

Yes. Manual crank gets to 1500-2000 RPM — enough for standard clinical sample prep (urinalysis, PCV, blood smear). Ideal for field labs, veterinary clinics, mobile phlebotomy, and off-grid research.

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