
CURRENT ISSUE | VOLUME 4 - ISSUE 10 | December 2009
COVER STORY
Becoming a Super Lab Manager
Know your strengths, correct your weaknesses
Purchasing Guides
Lab Product
How it Works
Laboratory Technology
Business Management
Research-Specific Labs

The U.S. imports food from more than 150 countries and territories. Much of it is fresh produce and seafood, which can carry microscopic contaminants. While these contaminants become smaller and more sophisticated and food safety laws become stricter, food testing laboratories are coming up with new technologies and processes to detect chemical toxins before they reach the consumer.
Lab Design and Furnishings

Whether your R&D operation functions as one central laboratory or as several smaller laboratories, the location chosen can impact facets of your business differently. From personnel relocation to reducing operating costs, several factors should be taken into consideration when determining the best location for your lab.
Leadership and Staffing

There is hardly a company in the world that hasn't been affected by the global economic downturn. In an economy such as ours, management should help alleviate the stress put on employees worrying about job security. Communication is key, and when staff members are aware of an organization's goals, productivity and motivation improve.











