Lab Leadership
Welcome to the updated "Editor's Buzz," now a blog. As editor-in-chief of Lab Manager Magazine, I have a unique bird's eye view on the world of lab management. With this perspective, I will be weighing in on a variety of topics that should be of keen
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A new program at Abbott Labs gives those 55+ but not yet able to retire a chance to extend their working years at peak pay
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Global supercomputer leader Cray Inc. today acknowledges the Cray XT5(TM) supercomputer, nicknamed "Jaguar," located at the Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) for achieving another supercomputing milestone.
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The Rutgers Mini-MBA: BioPharma Innovation brings Rutgers thought-leaders and senior industry executives into the classroom in an intensive training program focused on the strategic, regulatory, and management issues confronting the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. This innovative executive development opportunity provides a comprehensive business foundation...
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Beginning this month, Lab Manager Magazine will feature the blog, Laboratory Management Matters, wherein each week Ph.D chemist, John K. Borchardt will discuss important aspects of laboratory management along with other topics of interest.
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Laboratory management matters even if lab managers are largely unsung heroes in science history. The third word in the title of this blog is a verb representing this opinion. It can also be a noun reflecting the many matters or aspects of lab managem
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Last week I received a phone call from a lab manager asking if there was literature or guidelines for cleaning up the glassware clutter and chemicals in his research lab. I had nothing to offer. Do you? While not the most glamorous of lab managem
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The U.S. Department of Energys Brookhaven National Laboratory has been selected as a winner of the 2009 Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility on Long Island.
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Some people are terrified to speak in public or in front of a group. These simple steps can help you do better at it, even if you don't like it.
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You will not be an effective manager unless you learn how to delegate. The question, "Should I be handling this?" must be asked frequently if you are to develop your associates, build a strong team, and avoid being swamped.
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According to a recent report by the National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences, the United States, once the world leader in the discovery and growth of crystalline materials, is now falling behind other nations.
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Pittcon is pleased to announce the recipients of ten prestigious awards recognizing the significant contributions of leaders in the fields of Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy.
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