The business benefits of on-site hydrogen generation for gas chromatography

A diversity of materials and objects keeps this lab focused as much on the chemistry as the artwork

As the heart of the lab and its workflow, CO2 incubators can make or break the facility’s overall productivity. Douglas Wernerspach, business manager of CO2 and constant temperature at Thermo Fisher Scientific (Waltham, MA), says researchers depend on CO2 incubators to be reliable and provide uniform conditions for cells.

Inspections get people involved in thinking about hazards and unsafe practices in the workplace. These should be done at least four times a year (monthly is better).

Why failures can and should be celebrated

Study suggests employees who work long hours with high job demands are more likely to develop depression

This month we wrap up the ECP discussing housekeeping, laundry, waste handling, and PPE

Five employee retention strategies for a high-performance environment

Job satisfaction is often an elusive concept: performing— for pay—a task or a series of tasks that truly fulfill a person. Fulfillment, however, carries a different meaning for each individual. Some may find that competitive compensation provides satisfaction on the job, while others find gratification in recognition from their peers.

Life sciences, health care, and chemical companies are the major end users of lab equipment. Cash flows of major companies within these sectors are increasingly subjected to higher scrutiny due to a rise in M&A activities and their increased investments in emerging markets. 

Working overtime may cost you your health, according to a Kansas State University doctoral researcher.