CURRENT ISSUE | VOLUME 13 - ISSUE 11 | December 2018
COVER STORY
Scientific Apps
Fostering productivity at the bench or in the field
Laboratory Technology
Fostering productivity at the bench or in the field
Laboratory robotics offer new opportunities for both researchers and clinical lab workers
Research-Specific Labs
Ohmsett's saltwater test tank mimics real-world environment
Business Management
Lean tools are engineering evaluation techniques that can be integrated into chemical process development labs in order to reduce different types of waste
The purpose of a budget is to establish a forecast of revenues and expenditures to guide your efforts during the next fiscal period
Leadership and Staffing
Tips for developing effective communicators within and outside the lab
Lab Health and Safety
Safety requirements for safety showers and eyewash stations
Multimedia
Ergonomic best practices can prevent serious long-term injury
A few key tips can help improve the performance of your balance
Keeping the lines of communication open keeps labs running smoothly
INSIGHTS
New take on scarlet snacks for the holidays and beyond
Ask the Expert
Andrea Ong is the lab manager of the Industrial Pharmacy Laboratory (IPhL) at the University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
How recent advances in technology have helped bring cell therapies to the forefront
Product Focus
The “democratization” of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometers has been accompanied by multiprobe, multi-nuclide capability.
A new golden age of antibiotic discovery is needed. The good news is that we may be on the verge of one
Water is known to harbor a range of contaminants that can potentially impact lab experiments.
If the pump goes down, so does the process.
How it Works
Whether it’s in a busy university lab or a large industrial laboratory, the issue of productivity has long been the source of sleepless nights for chemists worldwide.
Products in Action
More and more labs are seeing the benefits of filtered fume hoods made from polypropylene.