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 Feature Article

Movin’ Up
What is the next level for your career? The answer to this question will vary for different laboratory managers. For those who are happy where they are, it may mean becoming virtually indispensable in their current job assignments. For others, it’s the next step up the laboratory management promotion ladder. This may or may not involve a transfer to another laboratory or a different department. Some lab managers may decide they need to change employers to take their careers to the next level; John K. Borchardt has some great advice on how lab managers can decide what choice is right for them to enhance their careers. Read more

 Product Focus

New Zido® Phlebotomy Carts from Anthro. 
Carry all your phlebotomy supplies on a compact, easy-to-steer cart that takes everything you need right to your patient. Squeeze the paddle to easily adjust the cart height 30”-40” so it’s comfortable for clinician and patient. Use the built-in storage for gloves, sharps containers, and more, and add additional accessories for an even more-customized cart. Visit anthro.com/labs for more information.

 Lab Safety Tip

8 Rules for the Safe Handling of t-Butyl Lithium
Tert butyllithium (t-Butyl lithium) is extremely hazardous and the potential for a serious accident is great if strict handling procedures are not followed as it can instantly catch fire when it comes into contact with air. The hazards of the compound and the necessity of making sure staff are properly trained and supervised when working with t-butyl lithium, was made only too clear when a UCLA research assistant was killed following a fire caused by the compound in 2009. But, there are a number of tips you can follow to make sure neither you nor your staff fall victim to this and other dangerous substances. Read more

 Management Tip of the Week

How to Truly Engage Employees
It’s always a good idea for lab managers to keep their employees up to date on things going on with their company, but it isn’t enough to just spout out information without getting workers really involved in any discussions about the organization. Employee communication expert Marcia Xenitelis has some great advice in her article “Are You Engaging or Just Informing?” on how managers can make sure their employees are truly part of the communication process and really understand the information discussed. In her article, Xenitelis talks about the three things needed for engagement and five steps to enhance employee understanding. Read more

 

 Product Focus

Valuable innovations designed for you.

Awel Centrifuges coming Soon to North and South America through NuAire, Inc. – Recover up to 34% of bench space with a smaller footprint. AweLock allows rotors to be quickly exchanged without tools. Motorized locking lid provides safety. AweLight illuminates blue lighting on lid indicating end of run. Simple user interface allows you to select up to 10 programmable protocols or manually enter parameters. Multiple rotors and inserts allow specific application customization.

Best Products • Best Performance • Best Protection

 Industry News
 Product Focus

Energy Saving Technology

NuAire’s CellGard™ ES Class II, Type A2 BSC’s are engineered to reduce energy consumption; guarantees uniform airflow; extends HEPA filter life; handles up to 250% pressure drop when in operation. HEPEX Zero-Leak airflow system improves lab safety surrounding the cabinet with negative air pressure; lowering noise and vibration.

The CellGard™ ES 10° front sloped window opens an additional 30° aiding in cleaning; compatible with NuAire’s DECON 101 Decontamination System.

 Lab Manager Academy

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 Product Focus

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 Industry Calendar

COMS 2011
August 28-31 2011
Greensboro, North Carolina
www.mancef.org

Tech Futures Summit
August 28-30 2011
Banff, Alberta, Canada
www.techfuturessummit.ca/

2011 World Molecular Imaging Congress
September 7-10 2011
San Diego, California
www.ami-imaging.org

See more events

 Product Focus

New Models added to Miniature DC to High Voltage DC Converters

  • New "QH" Models: 2.5 times more power in the same package!
  • Center Tap: Provides two outputs of both + and - polarity in one ultra-miniature, cost effective unit
  • Control Pin Models: Designed for error amplifier control in closed loop systems, or easy On/Off function.
  • Optional VA Pin Pattern: Offers easy switch to EMCO performance, reliability and cost structure.

Visit www.emcohighvoltage.com for more info!

 Laboratory Careers

Medical Laboratory Scientist I
Banner Health - San Tan Valley, AZ
Responsible for generalist testing and stat testing for a variety of tests coming in from our local outpatient center as well as local doctor's offices...Learn more.

Laboratory, Project Manager - Ft-Temp
Universal Health Services - Washington, DC
Analysis of the GWU Histopathology Laboratory Operation to improve workflow processes, quality of work, slides turn-around-time trough observation, sections analysis...Learn more.

Laboratory Manager (Hematology Oncology)
Vanderbilt University - Nashville, TN
This position is responsible for all aspects of operation the Tissue Core for the Lung SPORE, and should have the necessary expertise to direct, operate, and manage...Learn more.

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Cahn TG131
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