Training is where cell preservation breaks down fastest. A new staffer forgets to check culture confluency before freezing, another lets vials thaw on the bench, and an experienced colleague relies on memory instead of updating the freezer map. These small lapses add up to lost samples, uneven recovery, and frustrated teams.
Co-created with Corning Life Sciences for Lab Manager Appreciation Month, the Cryogenic Best Practices for Cell Culture checklist helps managers close training gaps fast. In five minutes, it provides clear steps for freezing, labeling, storage, and thawing, ensuring teams stay aligned and cell cultures recover with high viability.
Download the checklist to:
- Discover how controlled-rate freezing prevents ice crystal damage that kills cultures
- Find out how durable barcodes and indexed racks prevent mix-ups during cold storage
- Understand why ‘thaw rapidly, handle gently’ is the rule that keeps recovery rates consistent
- Learn the common pitfalls in cryopreservation and the simple fixes to avoid them
