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Feature Article

So You Want to Get Funded?
What types of inventions are prime targets for funding in a troubled economy? Recent statistics indicate that the biotech and medical device field is readily attracting investors despite the downturn. On the other hand, clean energy innovators are struggling to find financial backing despite a highly touted push for technological advancement. Does your lab have the persistence and planning to get the necessary funding?
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Lab Safety Tip

Guidelines for use of Chemically Resistant Gloves
The quest for a properly protective lab wardrobe begins with the hands. Chemically resistant gloves are one of the more crucial elements for protecting workers against hazardous materials. Deciding which gloves are right for the job depends on several factors: which chemicals are being used, glove permeation, and test results among others. Please review the following glove usage recommendations, and keep your employees hands safe.
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Management Tip of the Week

Don’t Let Process Get In The Way Of Results?
What is a significant stumbling block to achieving results? How about the process involved in attaining those results? Learn how to combat ‘analysis paralysis’, make planning part of the process – not the end result – and achieve your goals by getting the job done.
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Product Focus

New Rocker 300DC Laboratory Vacuum Pump
The Rocker 300DC is a piston-powered oil-free laboratory vaccum pump operated by 12V DC that can provide vacuum and pressure in just one unit. Convenient operation in vehicles, outdoors or anywhere without AC power! With precise construction and quality moving parts, the noise level is only ~ 50 dB - the lowest among equivalent products!
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Industry News

Industry Calendar

FTIR Applications and Advice
June 1st – 5th, 2009
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

'Lean in the Lab - Give your Lab the Edge' Event
June 4th, 2009
Liverpool, United Kingdom

The International Council for Scientific and Technical Information (ICSTI) 2009 Public Conference
June 9th – 10th, 2009
Ottawa, Canada

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Lab Jobs

Laboratory Manager
Cybercoders.com - Texas-San Antonio
3 years in Lab Management. Experience managing a lab of at least 15 or more Technicians. Managing volume in excess of 3 million specimens annually. Great verbal and written communication skills. Lab experience to include one or more of the following: Cytology...more

Lab Operations Manager
Lake Hospital System - Willoughby, OH
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or related field with ASCP or AMT certification. Specialization in Hematology, Microbiology, Blood Bank, Clinical Chemistry from...more

Laboratory Manager
Progenitor Cell Therapy - Mountain View, CA
Progenitor Cell Therapy is a cell manufacturing company dedicated to facilitating the discovery, clinical testing, approval and commercial distribution of cellular medicines. We offer a competitive salary...more

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Submit Your Film - ISFF - NY - 2009

ISF is currently seeking films that “imagine science” in fiction for ISFF 2009: films that use themes of science and technology or focus on a character who is a scientist, engineer or mathematician, in order to give the public a new perspective on science and scientists that is creative, engaging and factual. Details on formatting and how to submit to the festival can be found on the ISF website.

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ALMA Conference Announcement

ALMA 30th Annual Conference - October 27 - 30, 2009
The Association of Laboratory Managers (ALMA) is pleased to announce that it will be holding its 30th annual conference on October 27-30, 2009 at the Georgia Tech Global Learning Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
This year's conference features workshops, presentations, roundtable discussions and networking opportunities focused on helping managers build leadership skills in improving lab efficiency, motivating and bringing the best out of employees, utilizing diversity and managing your career. These are skills that are becoming even more important in an era of cost cutting, downsizing and the continued need to do more with less. Also featured in the conference are supplier exhibits, a tour of the Georgia Tech laboratories and presentation on green chemistry by Professor Charles Liotta of Georgia Tech.
Conference information and registration can be obtained at www.labmanagers.org

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