Sara Goudarzi, Author Profile

Transitioning to Management

May 6, 2019

The challenges, pitfalls, and rewards

To Outsource, or Not to Outsource?

February 4, 2019

The decision to outsource should be based on an organization's mission and business strategy

A Lab Manager's Role in Hiring Laboratory Staff

October 8, 2018

Those in charge need a dedicated team that can handle the variety of tasks

Making the Most Out of Lab Meetings

June 4, 2018

Successful lab meetings are a collaborative process that can be continually improved upon.

A More Holistic Approach to Laboratory Resource Reduction

April 2, 2018

The environmental impact of labs is nothing short of significant

Good Laboratory Practice: The Cornerstone of Laboratory Compliance

March 5, 2018

Labs must adopt good practices to ensure they are producing valuable test results

Professional Networking for Today's Scientist

November 6, 2017

There are a variety of benefits to knowing other professionals in your field—especially in the sciences, where collabor...

Best Practices for Keeping Your Employees Engaged, Challenged, and Happy

September 4, 2017

An important part of managerial responsibility is to ensure an overall satisfactory work environment

Choosing a Smarter Automated System for Sample Management

June 5, 2017

Better sample management depends upon smarter automated systems

Effectively Communicating With Your Staff

March 6, 2017

Managers must find the right methods to connect with and transfer information to their staff

Generation Y: What Millennials Can Bring to Today's Research Enterprise

November 3, 2016

Tech-savvy and committed, millennials can bring a lot to today's labs

A Lab Manager's Guide to Getting Ahead

September 5, 2016

Being motivated and showing resourcefulness are what separate a star from the pack

Regulatory Compliance

March 9, 2016

Laboratories are full of potentially hazardous minefields, and they don’t include just chemicals.

Happy Labs

September 3, 2015

Managers often work at instilling job satisfaction in their staff. But to do this successfully, a manager must als...

Rewards and Recognition

May 1, 2015

Laboratory leaders are tasked with the difficult responsibility of not only attracting but also maintaining talente...