Too often laboratory automation is viewed in terms of technologies and
products, the things people use to implement projects.  What is
overlooked is the planning that is needed on a management level [often
senior management] to provide a basis for the successful development
of laboratory automation systems.

This guide is the start of a process of establishing policies,
practices, and operational models that provides a basis for the
definition, design, development and implementation of lab automation
systems.  Successful systems, those that meet their objectives, are
supportable and can be gracefully upgraded as needed, are not the
result of fix-the-bottleneck methodologies.  They are the result of
design-against-a-plan methods.

That planning should be the province of lab management working to
provide systems that will enable those in the lab to work at their
fullest level of capability, to be productive.  The material you are
reading is the starting point. The benefits of that planning include:

     * improving the effectiveness of automation systems, and their
ability to be supported,
     * reducing laboratory operating costs and improving ROI,
     * meeting the demands of regulatory agencies,
     * a basis for coordinating the work of outside contractors &
equipment vendors,
     * protect / enhance the value of the labs intellectual property, and,
     * make the most effective use of people's talents.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.delphinus-lae.com/publications/MgrGuideLAE.htm

Thanks. It is a little late for me to join in next week's
conference. Any leads or links on the subject would be appreciated.


--- In labmanagers@yahoogroups.com, "Brian Striefel" <bstriefel@...>
wrote:
>
> Last year I attended my first ALMA conference in Portland, and
found it
> to be exactly what you are looking for.   I was surrounded by
people
> that manage laboratories, and found that as diverse as our labs
are, the
> key challenges are pretty much the same.  Each
speaker/class/roundtable
> discussion applied directly to my position.  The conference is next
> week, very short notice for you if you aren't already coming, but
keep
> it in mind for next year...
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: labmanagers@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:labmanagers@yahoogroups.com]
> On Behalf Of stlchemist
> Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 6:41 PM
> To: labmanagers@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [labmanagers] Looking for training targeted at lab
managers and
> supervisors
>
>
>
> I am new to this group. Hello everyone.
> Does anyone know of training courses specifically targetted at lab
> managers and supervisors. I am looking for courses in time
management,
> investigations and general supervisory/management skills. I have
the
> technical training covered.
> Any pointers would be appreciated. I'd also would welcome views
and
> discussion on this subject.
>

I am new to this group. Hello everyone.
Does anyone know of training courses specifically targetted at lab
managers and supervisors. I am looking for courses in time management,
investigations and general supervisory/management skills. I have the
technical training covered.
Any pointers would be appreciated. I'd also would welcome views and
discussion on this subject.

I am new to this group. Hello everyone.
Does anyone know of training courses specifically targetted at lab
managers and supervisors. I am looking for courses in time management,
investigations and general supervisory/management skills. I have the
technical training covered.
Any pointers would be appreciated. I'd also would welcome views and
discussion on this subject.

Dennis M Catalano
Unit Manager - Analytical Chemistry and Microstructure
Weyerhaeuser Analysis and Testing Services
dennis.catalano@...
253 924-6242
253 924-6654 - fax
253 670-0452 - mobile

Need to request testing services?  Want to know more about Analysis and Testing?  Visit us at:  http://www.corp.weyer.pri/at/

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Fellow Lab Managers,
I'm looking for a good analytical method to determine low levels(approx 0.1 ppm) of Boron in Polyethylene resins?

I received a request for help with ISO 9001.2000 from Bassim Abdul Fattah in Saudia Arabia.   I am hoping that some ALMA member is familiar with the subject matter of the question and can provide an answer.   If you respond, please copy me (David Green, dwgreenchem@... ) on your response.  The text of the message (with minor English corrections) is given below:

We are Saudi Geological Survey Chemical Lab, want to get iso 9001:2000 for our lab.   Can you please help me.   How to start, writing Technical Chemical Lab analysis Quality procedures from A-Z, if there are special links on the internet please tell me.

Please I need your help.

There are two openings for analytical chemists in International Special
Products in Wayne, NJ. as described below:

Job Descriptions for position # 1:

Overview

The Research Chemist provides analytical support to R&D, manufacturing,
marketing and sales for ingredients in use across the industries that ISP
supplies.

Responsibilities

1. Analytical method development, validation, ruggedness testing.
2. Support methods transfer activities between one or more sites (includes
experimental design and data analysis).
3. Troubleshoot (determine root cause) method problems using both on-
site and remote technical assistance, determination and implementation of
corrective actions, and evaluate efficacy of solutions.
4. Develop and present training to laboratory personnel (at multiple sites)
to ensure sufficient technical understanding and proficiency to implement
general and specific analytical techniques.

Qualifications

MS with 3 years or BS with 6 years laboratory experience in a modern
industrial analytical laboratory. A Ph.D. with 0-2 years experience can also
be considered. Experience with ICP, AA, ion chromatography,
electrochemistry, wet chemistry, elemental analysis, electrophoresis,
fluorescence spectrometry, electron and optical microscopy,
chromatography, and various spectroscopic techniques desirable. Record
of publication desirable. The candidate must demonstrate good verbal,
written, and interpersonal skills.

Job Descriptions for position # 2:

Overview

The Senior Research Chemist provides analytical support to R&D,
manufacturing, marketing and sales across products and across the
industries that ISP supplies.

Responsibilities

1. Analytical method development, validation, ruggedness testing.
2. Support methods transfer activities between one or more sites (includes
experimental design and data analysis).
3. Troubleshoot (determine root cause) method problems using both on-
site and remote technical assistance, determination and implementation of
corrective actions, and evaluate efficacy of solutions.
4. Supervise solution polymer properties lab and thermal and rheological
testing lab.
5. Provide support to R&D, manufacturing, QA/QC in the need for polymer
characterization.

Qualifications

Four years extensive experience in a modern industrial analytical
laboratory; post-doctoral experience can be considered. A solid
background (including Ph.D) in analytical chemistry or polymer science
with record of publication is needed. Intensive expertise in the
characterization of polymer solution properties required, including dilute
solution viscosity, polymer colligative properties, GPC, light scattering,
LC/MS, or MALDI. Experiences in spectroscopic, thermal and rheological
characterization techniques desirable. Good verbal, written, and
interpersonal skills needed.

VISA requirement for both positions: Authorized to work for any employer
in the country

Application

If interested, please submit resume directly to jobs2@... and
please ref. Analytical in the application.

My Company is planning to increase awareness of process safety and only has examples from plant environment. Does anyone have laboratory examples where they have good process safety systems in place or have had safety incidents related to inadequate process safety systems?

For Toxicology and Analytical Services enquiries please phone 902-566-0833
and ask for Darlene, Heather or Orysia.
emails
DMAHAR@...,
BRIAND@...
DAWYDIAK@...


After March 12, 2007 My new position, address and email will be:

Bryan Grimmelt, MSc.
Manager, Analytical Services
Department of Animal and Poultry Science
University of Saskatchewan
51 Campus Drive
Saskatoon SK  S7N 5A8  Canada
Telephone: (306) 966-XXXX
Fascimile:  (306 966-4151
Email:  bryan.grimmelt@...

as of March 12, 2007

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Larger UPS units can be purchased from several places - look for units
that are scaled for home entertainment systems.  One caution - typical
UPS units intended for home / office use aren't capable of handling
equipment with heating elements [ovens, etc.].  They consume too much
power.

For Toxicology and Analytical Services enquiries please phone 902-566-0833
and ask for Darlene, Heather or Orysia.
emails
DMAHAR@...,
BRIAND@...
DAWYDIAK@...


After March 12, 2007 My new position, address and email will be:

Bryan Grimmelt, MSc.
Manager, Analytical Services
Department of Animal and Poultry Science
University of Saskatchewan
51 Campus Drive
Saskatoon SK  S7N 5A8  Canada
Telephone: (306) 966-XXXX
Fascimile:  (306 966-4151
Email:  bryan.grimmelt@...

as of March 12, 2007

-----Original Message-----
From: labmanagers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:labmanagers@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Belkin, Frederic (Fred) Mr USACHPPM
Sent: Friday, March 09, 2007 7:49 AM
To: labmanagers@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [labmanagers] Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) for Lab Instruments (UNCLASSIFIED)

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE

We are a large environmental laboratory that has experienced short term
(less the 2 minutes) loss of power and occasional reduction in voltage
from our central electricity supplier effecting our GS-MS, ICP and GCs.
We are interested in purchasing a central or local Uninterrupted Power
Supply (UPS) for Lab Instruments.

Any suggestions or recommendations?

Fred Belkin
US Army CHPPM
Bldg E2100
APG, MD 21010-5403
410-436-3898
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE

Classification:  UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE

We are a large environmental laboratory that has experienced short term
(less the 2 minutes) loss of power and occasional reduction in voltage
from our central electricity supplier effecting our GS-MS, ICP and GCs.
We are interested in purchasing a central or local Uninterrupted Power
Supply (UPS) for Lab Instruments.

Any suggestions or recommendations?

Fred Belkin
US Army CHPPM
Bldg E2100
APG,  MD  21010-5403
410-436-3898
Classification:  UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE

Our client is a local Boston area Biotech company seeking an
experienced Lab Manager.

Lab Manager- Biotech
Go to expert for all areas of Lab Safety including Radiation,
Biohazard and Fire. Responsible for shipping and receiving, updating
and organizing inventory, MSDS management, permitting and contributing
to SOPs. Will also contribute to purchasing, installing and
maintenance management of lab equipment. Candidates should have a
number of years of related lab management experience. For more
information call Jeff- 877-787-2821 x112.

Jeff D'Italia
StratAcuity Scientific
Director- Recruiting
jeffrey@stratacuity.com
877-787-2821 x112

Our client is a local Boston area Biotech company seeking an
experienced Lab Manager.

Lab Manager- Biotech
Go to expert for all areas of Lab Safety including Radiation,
Biohazard and Fire.  Responsible for shipping and receiving, updating
and organizing inventory, MSDS management, permitting and contributing
to SOPs.  Will also contribute to purchasing, installing and
maintenance management of lab equipment. Candidates should have a
number of years of related lab management experience. For more
information call Jeff- 877-787-2821 x112.

Jeff D'Italia
StratAcuity Scientific
Director- Recruiting
jeffrey@...
877-787-2821 x112

I am Brasilian, so escuse me for my english. I am the manager of a
petroleum refinery Lab in Brazil and I intent to participate of ALMA
2007 Workshops & Conference at San Antonio, Texas. I am happy to join
ALMA Lab Managers Discussion Forum. For sure, I want to share
experience with everybody, but to begin, I would like to know who is
working with petroquemical Labs. Thank you.

I am the Sourcing Manager for Parsons' Talent Acquisition Team.

I located your group because I'm conducting a search for one of Parsons
current Chemical Demilitarization projects.  The position is a senior
role within the laboratory and I was hoping that you could direct me to
resources that might help to fill this need.

I'm fairly new here at Parsons and my network within your industry is
limited.

Any help you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much.

Andrew McCarty | Parsons| Pasadena, CA
Sourcing Manager |626.440.2402
www.parsonsjobs.com
andrew.mccarty@...
http://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmccarty

Andy,

 

Do you have an email address that I can send a response to?

 

John

---

From: labmanagers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:labmanagers@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Andrew McFarland
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2007 10:22 AM
To: labmanagers@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [labmanagers] Information Request - Prospering in Hard Times

I am preparing a presentation (for the next ALMA Pittcon Symposium) on how to succeed during hard times and hope you would share your experiences (the situation, how you responded, what worked/what did not).  I would use the responses in my presentation without any indication of the person or organization involved. 

 

We face many challenges in today's business environment including reorganizations, downsizing and the general expectations that we deliver better quality information faster and with fewer analysts.  Many organizations are also expecting that each analyst be proficient in more than one analytical discipline, an expectation that is often resisted by staff members.  At times these expectations are to be met internally and without outside training or significant costs.  Have you had to help staff find new positions after a downsizing?; did you find yourself in a job search as your organization right-sized? Perhaps you have had to deal with globalization of the analytical team; what impact has that had on you and your team?  Or was there a very specific shorter-term business situation that offered learnings for you and your fellow lab managers?  I'm certain all our members have had to deal with many other difficult situations.  Please feel free to share any situation you feel has been particularly difficult.

 

My presentation has become more personal - my position at Arkema was eliminated in November. This is an opportunity to demonstrate what I have learned in dealing with more difficult situations.  Thanks for sharing!

 

Andy

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