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Owning a Critical Instrument Failure

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Tell me about a time you were responsible for a critical analytical instrument—such as HPLC, GC, MS, or ICP-MS—and something went wrong during an important study. How did you troubleshoot it, communicate with others, and decide what to prioritize to keep the research moving?