Donna Kridelbaugh, Author Profile

Donna Kridelbaugh holds an advanced degree in microbiology and is a former lab manager. Connect with her on Twitter (@science_mentor) and visit her website at http://ScienceMentor.Me

Recent Articles

Planning The Next Step in Your Career

September 3, 2018

When you’re a lab manager, it can be challenging to find the time to work on your own career development.

Tips and Resources for Maximizing Your Lab Spend

May 7, 2018

There are many resources and strategies available to help lab managers streamline the procurement process and find ...

Creating a Successful Laboratory Training Program

March 5, 2018

Successful programs are relevant, aligned with business goals, and have management and staff buy-in

How to Manage Laboratory Time and Tasks More Efficiently

February 1, 2018

There are only so many hours in the day and so much information that can be absorbed

Tips for Talent Acquisition from Recruiting Experts

October 10, 2017

The recruiting process requires expert research skills to identify potential candidates who will fit the defined qualificatio...

The Value of Mentorship in the Scientific Field

July 11, 2017

Training scientists to do good science from the start

How to Build the Most Productive Relationship with Your IT Team

May 8, 2017

IT departments play a critical role in the overall operation and success of organizations.

How Project Management Techniques Can Improve Research

February 3, 2017

Without established timelines or performance measures by which to track progress, it can feel like you are con...

Leading Your Staff Through Change

December 5, 2016

Change is inevitable for laboratories in order to stay abreast of the latest technology and adapt to new customer n...

Maximizing Your Conference and Seminar Spend

September 5, 2016

When organizations are forced to reduce operating budgets, travel and conferences are often the first line items to...

Open Communication

March 16, 2016

Developing a culture of open communication within an organization begins with the onboarding process.

Managing from a Distance

March 9, 2016

As part of professional development and training programs, lab managers must be provided with opportunities to...

The Art of Networking

September 3, 2015

Networking is critical to keep you connected to the people and resources you need to excel in your career and find ...

Onboarding

July 6, 2015

Considerable time and resources are invested in the laboratory design process—to select the best equipment, p...

Beyond the Bench

October 2, 2014

Do you ever feel like you have hit a dead end in your career? Are you too busy attending to staff and their project...

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Chemical Storage

Wednesday October 17, 2018

Advances in Cell Culture Technology

Thursday October 25, 2018

Tools and Techniques for the Life Science Laboratory

Thursday November 29, 2018

Automated Tools for the Modern Lab

Thursday December 13, 2018

Tools and Technologies for Elemental Analysis

Thursday October 11, 2018

Optimize Your GC Lab with On-Site Hydrogen Generation

Wednesday October 3, 2018

Tools and Technologies for Food and Beverage Science

Thursday September 13, 2018

How to Create a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Plan

Wednesday August 22, 2018

Liquid Handling Solutions for Your Lab

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