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July/August 2008 Contents

Our current issue of Lab Manager Magazine® is out and here you'll find articles in the magazine plus extra information that supplements the articles. If you are interested in seeing the total picture, SUBSCRIBE NOW for your free copy of Lab Manager Magazine®!

FEATURED ARTICLES
 

Running Your Lab Like a Business

Research skills are only part — albeit a critical part — of what lab managers need to succeed. Fortunately, scientists are learners and as such can put this skill to work in developing management techniques and tools to run their labs like a business.

Want to be at your best during
your next business meeting?

 

Total Cost of Ownership

Save money, increase instrument performance, and improve workforce productivity by understanding the costs associated with instrument and equipment ownership throughout the entire life cycle.

 
LEADERSHIP & MANAGING PEOPLE
 

The Four Stages of Management, Part 1

Each stage of development has its challenges but the rewards are success and ease in the role of manager.

What are the six styles of
leadership and which one do you use the most?

 
SCIENCE TECHOLOGY & OPERATIONS
 

Technology Management: Product Life Cycle

What effect will product upgrades, version changes, and retirement have on your lab’s operations? Are you prepared for it?

 
LAB DESIGN & FURNISHINGS
 

Achieving Flexible Lab Design on a Budget

Unlike offices, laboratories require infrastructure that is costly and not readily available in commercial real estate.

 
BUSINESS & FINANCE
 

Moving Laboratory Equipment

Laboratory relocation requires expertise in managing the complexities associated with moving scientific instruments and samples.

 
DEPARTMENTS
 

Now What?

Questions and Answers on... Fume Hoods

More Questions and Answers on... Fume Hoods

 

Product Focus

Fume Hoods

Particle Sizing

Water Purification

Expert advice and information on fume hoods

More information on particle sizing

 

Lab Safety

When Things Go Boom in the Lab

 

How It Works

Protecting RNA Samples at Room Temperature

 

Computer Corner

Laboratory Informatics

New Product Introductions

From LabX.com!

 
 
Paramount Ductless Enclosures

Paramount® Ductless Enclosures are self-contained work stations, also known as ductless fume hoods, that use carbon filters to rid the laboratory of annoying or unsafe contaminants
More info on the New Labconco Paramount Ductless Enclosure on LabX!

 
Wireless Remote Controlled Vacuum System

Switch on to the future with KNF Lab’s new, wireless SC920 series vacuum pump system
More info on the New KNF Vacuum System on LabX!

 
Malvern Redefines the Rheometer

The Malvern Kinexus is a radical new platform designed from the ground up delivers intelligent rheology solutions. See the Malvern Kinexus at LabX to Inquire

 
Management Tips
 
Safety Tips

MORE SAFETY TIPS