Lab Manager

An increasing number of laboratory professionals are relying on Lab Manager for up-to-date trends, innovations, and valuable insights. Both in print and online, Lab Manager is becoming the go-to publication for those in the lab profession. Lab Manager explores the vital connection between business strategies and the adoption of new technologies. It caters primarily to lab leaders who are tasked with guiding their labs and making decisions about technology purchases. Additionally, it provides a wealth of information to researchers who use lab equipment and want to stay informed about the newest technological advancements in their field.

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Laser Safety in Labs: 7 Critical Tips to Follow

1 week ago | labmanager.com | Scott Hanton

Lasers are powerful tools that are often used in labs requiring intense light sources to study or manipulate different kinds of materials. Due to the intensity of the light and the power of the laser beams, lasers present some significant hazards to lab staff. Especially for non-visible lasers, these risks can be unseen and not effectively addressed. Laser safety is defined by ANSI Z136.1, a widely recognized industry safety standard.
AI in the Lab: Faster, Smarter Drug Discovery

2 weeks ago | labmanager.com | Scott Hanton

The complexity of science that modern labs are tasked to investigate is constantly increasing. To more effectively explore that complexity, labs benefit from implementing AI technology to speed up decision-making, improve workflows, and spot subtle trends in data. However, many labs are unsure of how to approach AI applications. For a broader perspective on the impacts of AI technology on labs, we spoke with Christian Olsen, associate vice president, industry principal, biologics at Dotmatics.
Lab Equipment and Purchasing: What Buyers Must Know

2 weeks ago | labmanager.com | Raj Sharan

Picture this: you’re a manager at a lab developing cancer therapeutics, overseeing a small team. You’ve been given some budgetary leeway to invest in new equipment and have been diligently conducting market research. You’ve narrowed your search down to just two vendors and have spoken to several people from each company. You’re eager to make a decision soon because this process has already taken six months.
Automated Diagnostic Labs: Fast, Precise Results

2 weeks ago | labmanager.com | Kevin Haas

Diagnostic labs have traditionally been designed by iterating upon manual processes and then inserting robotic technology “where it makes sense” to automate a particular task. However, creating the lab of the future requires a different approach. It means flipping the script to be fully automated at its core and then identifying “where to add unique value” with human intervention. Get training in Lab Crisis Preparation and earn CEUs.One of over 25 IACET-accredited courses in the Academy.
Maximizing Energy Efficiency in Fume Hoods and Biological Safety Cabinets

2 weeks ago | labmanager.com | MaryBeth DiDonna

Selecting and installing energy-efficient laboratory equipment, like fume hoods or biological safety cabinets (BSCs), is essential for lab managers aiming to optimize both safety and energy consumption. With growing demands for sustainability and cost-saving measures, it’s crucial for lab managers to understand the factors that contribute to the efficiency of these critical safety devices while ensuring they meet the specific needs of their lab environments.
Top Ways to Improve Lab Resource Management

3 weeks ago | labmanager.com | Scott Hanton

Managing lab operations requires constant decision-making, often across competing priorities. With broad responsibilities and their teams depending on their direction, lab managers can quickly face decision fatigue. However, by evaluating each category of lab resources more strategically, managers can streamline their choices and improve outcomes—freeing up time and mental bandwidth for higher-impact leadership decisions.
Service Contracts and Smart Budgeting for Lab Managers

3 weeks ago | labmanager.com | Scott Hanton

Creating, managing, and getting approval for the lab’s budget is one of the most important and difficult responsibilities for a lab manager. An important part of the budgeting process is taking proper care of the equipment, instruments, and tools in the lab. Repair and maintenance are often one of the top five costs for labs. For most labs there isn’t enough budget to cover all the complex equipment with service contracts.
Toward a More Sustainable Lab: Rethinking Purchasing, Partnerships, and the Supply Chain

3 weeks ago | labmanager.com | Lauren Everett

Laboratories serve as engines of scientific progress, yet they are also resource-intensive environments that produce significant waste and consume vast quantities of energy, water, and single-use materials. As awareness of environmental responsibility grows across the scientific community, laboratory leaders are under increasing pressure to align their operations with broader sustainability goals.
Designing Materials Science Labs: MEP Essentials

3 weeks ago | labmanager.com | Scott Foster

Materials science is a rapidly growing field driven by the search for new materials to address a wide range of modern challenges—from developing safer, more efficient batteries to producing materials that meet the demands of quantum computing. Advancing this research requires spaces that accommodate sophisticated analytical equipment, ensure safety, and provide flexibility for future technological advancements.
Empowering Safety Through Influence: How Lab Managers Can Leverage Informal Leaders to Improve Safety Culture

3 weeks ago | labmanager.com | Lauren Everett

In every laboratory, there are individuals who hold sway—not through formal titles or org chart positioning, but through trust, credibility, and proximity to daily work. Julia Means, lead general and occupational safety specialist at UC Davis, calls these individuals informal influencers. She argues these individuals can be a powerful force, along with formal leadership, in shaping a lab’s safety culture.