Professional Development

In this article we list some of the top formal education courses to upskill your chemistry knowledge. 

When applying for a lab technician job, it is essential to understand the role, have knowledge of the company or institute, and practise interview questions.

If you’re reading this, doubtless you’ve done many hours of lab work. Still, you mightn’t have come across these tips and tricks which are proven to make your life easier in the lab. Especially if you’re spending a lot of your time in the lab, and not in front of a computer.

1. Don’t touch Never, ever use someone else’s equipment, samples, liquid media, or particularly anything subject to contamination, without clear permission. Overlook this unspoken rule and you...

Bringing genuine value to your organisation/laboratory is important for your own job security and personal development, as well as the success of your organisation. Recognition, promotions, and...

Highly efficient laboratory technicians are individuals that are in high demand today’s laboratories as they are people that roll-out the red carpet for great lab management, organisation,...

In this article, we are challenging the norms in laboratories, as it is a fast-changing and increasingly creative market, especially in the science education sector. One week is no longer acceptable...

A great laboratory technician is often key to success to great laboratory management.