Operate is a synonym of Control. Control is the opposite of Resist. Resist is a synonym of Refuse. Refuse is a different concept from Want. 
you are likely to find Experiment in/at/on Laboratory. Laboratory is a type of Workplace. Lab is a type of Workplace. 
Operate <--Synonym--> Control <--Antonym--> Resist <--Synonym--> Refuse <--DistinctFrom--> Want 
Experiment --AtLocation--> Laboratory --IsA--> Workplace <--IsA-- Lab 