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Artel - Pipette Quality Management Certification Training
Learn how to improve overall data quality by establishing a robust QA/QC program for your lab’s pipettes, pipette users, and liquid handling process. Perfect for meeting internal standards and regulatory requirements.
Saving time and boosting quality starts with robust pipette management
Improve data quality and boost productivity with this two-day, hands-on seminar that covers all aspects of pipette management. The program is held at Artel’s headquarters in Westbrook, Maine, and is designed for laboratory personnel who use pipettes daily and need to manage regulatory compliance, improve internal processes for pipette management, or establish an internal pipette quality assurance program.
With classroom and in-lab sessions, a written and practical exam, training manual, and many opportunities for discussion with our experienced instructors, participants will leave the seminar well-prepared to set up a robust QA/QC program for pipettes, technologists, and liquid handling processes. Participants will also get a chance to compete in a pipette challenge, and will be awarded a Gold, Silver, or Bronze pipetting medal depending on performance (most participants receive a Gold medal after training!).
Due to the coronavirus pandemic Artel is postponing in-person training seminars until further notice. We will continue to monitor the situation and reinstitute the seminars when it is safe to reopen the training center. Additionally we are looking into the feasibility of remote seminars and will post notifications as the information becomes available. In the meantime, if you need any assistance, please feel free to email us at support@artel.co or call 888-406-3463 opt. 2.
- Best Practices in Pipetting Technique
- Pipetting Viscous Solutions
- Pipette Ergonomics
- Regulations and Compliance
- Pipette Repair and Maintenance
- Diagnosing Pipette Failure
- Calibration Methodologies
- Setting up a Quality Assurance Program
- Single and Multichannel Pipetting Technique Certification
- Laboratory managers and supervisors
- QA and QC supervisors
- Metrology professionals and calibration specialists
- Laboratory technologists and technicians
- Research scientists and analysts and assistants
- Training managers and analysts
- Forensic technologists
Part I – Pipettes in the Laboratory Overview
- Understand the mechanics of pipettes
- Identify causes of pipette failure
- Define guidelines on calibration frequency, number of data points, and tolerance limits
- Assess the need for operator training with guidelines for training and testing
- Perform “as-found” operator proficiency evaluation
- Participate in hands-on, standardized technique training session
- Apply new skills in a post-training practical exam
- Recognize risk factors, sources of stress, common problems
- Participate in hands-on, standardized technique training session
- Identify solutions for reducing ergonomic injuries
Part IV - Regulations and Compliance
- Review industry standards, clinical standards
- Discuss GMP/GLP regulations
- Learn more about traceability, ISO 17025 accreditation, and new compliance issues
- Become familiar with different pipette models
- Learn about procedures for maintenance and repair of air displacement piston pipettes
- Conduct pipette maintenance on sample pipettes
- Overview
- Measuring Viscous Solutions
- Viscous Solutions Pipetting tips
- Review pipette calibration methods
- Discuss best practices for pipette calibration
Part VIII - Setting up a Quality Assurance Program
- Explore laboratory best practices
- Determine recommendations and guidance for calibration frequency
- Evaluate case studies and participate in group discussions
- Understand issues associated with multichannel pipettes
- Perform “as-found” operator proficiency evaluation
- Participate in hands-on standardized technique training
- Apply new skills in a post-training practical exam
- PCS Pipette Calibration System & software
- MVS Multichannel Verification System
Conclusion – Medal Awards, Evaluation, and Certificate Presentation
