Cover Story | Volume 14 - Issue 10 | November 2019
Managing Resources
Expect the unexpected and budget for it
Sections
Business Management
Managing Your Lab’s Resources
Expect the unexpected and budget for it
Multi-Vendor Services: Value, Selection, and Tips for Implementation
Adhering to a thorough selection process ensures a smooth transition to a more efficient laboratory
Negotiating Laboratory Service Contracts
The complex variety of laboratory instrumentation requires a strategic approach to maintenance contracts
Purchasing Used Lab Equipment That Won’t Cost You Later
Asking quality assurance questions prior to purchase is important to ensure upfront savings are worthwhile
Research-Specific Labs
Developing Better Meat Products Through Research
The University of Wyoming Meat Lab—a food processing plant and research facility in one
In Focus
Eliminate HPLC Sample Preparation Bottlenecks with High Speed Evaporation and Lyophilization
Innovative technology overcomes the challenges of lyophilizing HPLC samples containing organic solvents and accelerates sample preparation for high-throughput applications
Leadership and Staffing
Onboarding: A Valuable Investment
Retaining new talent long term begins with interactive training
Lab Design and Furnishings
Designing the Sustainable Lab
Determining what makes a lab “sustainable” isn’t always clear-cut
Lab Health and Safety
Working with Liquid Nitrogen
The cryogenic fluid presents both physiological and physical hazards
Multimedia
Titrator Types and Tips
This playful infographic is loaded with advice and suggestions on titration methods.
Linda's Lab: Onboarding New Staff
With a new team member starting in her lab, Linda shares her tips for successfully onboarding new hires
INSIGHTS
Changes on the Horizon for Nutrition Facts Labels
New rules take effect in 2020, and manufacturers can turn to analytical food labs for accurate sample analyses
How it Works
The MIRA Infrared (IR) Milk Analyzer
The consistent and cost-effective quality control of milk, whey, and cream is essential to the needs of today’s dairy industry. Using the MIRA pre-calibrated, high precision IR milk analyzer, you will get the high quality and consistent results you need with high performance dependability and repeatability.
Laboratory Technology
Sample Preparation Solutions
This month, Lab Manager features instruments that optimize sample preparation
Ask the Expert
Trends in Portable Analysis
Daniel E. Austin and Christopher C. Mulligan discuss the latest developments in portable mass spectrometers
Product Focus
Finding the Perfect CO2 Incubator for Your Lab's Needs
Which incubator is just right for your lab?
New Technologies for Electrophoresis
Old idea, new devices and systems
The Evolution of Homogenizers
Generator and sonicator probes are differentially adapted to different sample types and sizes
Benefits of Electronic Pipettes
Electronic pipettes are the preferred solution for efficiency, consistency, and reliability
Products in Action
INTEGRA ASSIST PLUS Pipetting Robots—Hands-Free Multichannel Pipetting
This compact system offers laboratory automation at an affordable price, providing reproducible and error-free processing while eliminating repetitive manual pipetting tasks
PRO Scientific Multi-Prep Rapid Homogenizing System
PRO Scientific’s Multi-Prep Rapid Homogenizing System is the ideal compact system for automating the homogenization of multiple samples at a time
Management Tips
Quick Tips from Linda: Productive Meetings
Managing staff, resources, and your lab’s assets is already a difficult task—making inefficient use of your valuable time compounds those challenges