Cross Training

When managers think of optimizing laboratory performance, they might think of buying a new instrument. But that would be overlooking something they already have—human performance optimization in the form of cross training. Such a method is becoming more common as managers need employees to be capable in a multitude of settings.

Allison Champion

Navigating Patent Inventorship Issues

Laboratory managers and team leaders, because of their knowledge of how research on a project unfolds, often play critical roles in deciding inventorship issues. Correct inventorship has to be considered whenever one or more of your staff members submit an invention disclosure to be considered for filing as a patent application.

John K. Borchardt

Avoiding Power Disturbances

Any number of variables during testing can cause inaccurate results, but most of the variables in the process can be rechecked and verified. As with most lab equipment problems, the most often overlooked is the lab's utility power source and specifically its voltage regulation.

Michael A. Stout

Certified Pre-Owned

A performance verification system assures accurate and precise data from refurbished automated liquid handlers.

Modular Lab Design

Fundamental to the process of laboratory facility planning is an understanding of some basic design principles that ensure future adaptability. While each lab type remains unique, the purposeful application of modular design, zoning of tasks and implementation of flexible planning concepts will produce the most efficient and cost-effective solutions.

Steve Hackman