All articles from Lab Training, covering chromatography, spectroscopy, microbiology, and analytical method validation, in order of publication.
Recaps a training program for EFMHACA, Ethiopia trainees on ISO 9001, 17020, and 17025, plus laboratory risk management and lean management practices.
Recaps a food safety auditing program for EFMHACA, Ethiopia inspectors covering ISO standards, FBO audits, FSSAI's manual, sampling, and stability studies.
Buffers in HPLC separations control ionization of acidic or basic samples, requiring careful selection of pKa, pH range, and concentration for reproducible results.
Explains what ion exchange resins are, their physical properties, and the four main resin types, along with their common laboratory applications.
Compares simple, fractional, steam, vacuum, and azeotropic distillation methods to help determine which laboratory distillation technique suits a given mixture.
How laboratories should evaluate and handle critical samples and facilities, including reference standards, proficiency samples, and calibration tools.
Read our blog to learn the differences between verification, calibration, and validation.
Recaps a food safety auditing training program for EFMHACA, Ethiopia covering ISO standards, FBO audits, FSSAI's manual, sampling, and a mobile food-audit app.
Covers safe handling and disposal of toxic laboratory chemicals, including storage, personal hygiene, protective equipment, and disposal procedures.
Describes the four ICH climatic zones used to design pharmaceutical stability studies and how temperature and humidity affect shelf life across regions.
Explains how pharmaceutical shelf life is defined and established through real-time and accelerated stability testing under controlled temperature and humidity.
Explains how structured lab training, online courses, seminars, hands-on workshops and webinars, prepares aspiring lab technicians for accredited careers.
Maintenance guidance for AAS graphite furnace systems, covering checks of the graphite tube, gas supply, light source, and contact rings for reliable results.
The flexibility of HPLC in sample scale, stationary phases, detectors, and mobile phases makes it dominant in pharma, food, and environmental analysis.
Selecting HPLC mobile phase solvents means weighing cost, solubility, UV absorbance, volatility, viscosity, and inertness to avoid degrading separation performance.
Explains why negative research findings should be re-verified, not dismissed, citing historical anomalies that led to real scientific discoveries.
Argues analytical chemistry curriculums need review, since most syllabi remain theoretical and outdated, and calls for more industry-oriented training.
Argues that doctors, scientists and lab technicians must continuously update their skills and knowledge through research and online courses to stay competitive.
Explains what causes GC column bleed, thermal breakdown of the stationary phase near its temperature limit, and steps like conditioning and oxygen traps to minimize it.
Recaps a quality management training program for EFMHACA, Ethiopia officials covering ISO 9001, 17020, 17025, risk management, and lean management practices.
Offers four tips for improving lab report writing skills, from careful experiment documentation to building a professional portfolio and ensuring accountability.
Dispersion elements in spectrometers help isolate wavelength bands of interest for analysis work.
Preventive maintenance for HPLC systems covers regular upkeep of the mobile phase, columns, pumps, injectors, and detectors to avoid breakdowns.
Explains why shelf life studies matter for food products, covering physical, chemical, and microbiological testing used to set best-before and expiry dates.
