Strategies to Become a Better Lab Leader (Episode 1)

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Lab Leader's Edge

George Ambartsoumian, Ph.D.

2 episodes

2 days ago

Are you a lab leader looking to transform your lab's performance? Join host George Ambartsoumian, Ph.D., for in-depth conversations with industry leaders, lab managers, and seasoned lab experts from across the scientific community. Each discussion focuses on practical ways to optimize lab operations, manage diverse lab types such as biobanks, histology labs, and clinical facilities, and solve real-world lab challenges Actionable insights. Expert perspectives. Strategies you can apply right away. This is where lab leaders grow. See you inside!

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Strategies to Become a Better Lab Leader (Episode 1)

Lab Leader's Edge

10 minutes 21 seconds

2 months ago

Strategies to Become a Better Lab Leader (Episode 1)

Welcome to the first episode of Lab Leader’s Edge, the podcast for lab professionals who want to take their lab leadership to the next level.

In this kickoff episode, host Dr. George Ambartsoumian, a scientist and founder of LabTAG, shares three foundational strategies to help you run a more efficient, organized, and empowered lab.

What You’ll Learn:

Why are clear, written SOPs essential for reducing errors and maintaining consistency across the lab
How to standardize sample labeling using unique identifiers and barcode technology
How color-coding can speed up sample retrieval and prevent mix-ups
Why regular inventory checks are essential, and how barcoding and LIMS can simplify the process
The importance of team training and development, and where to find helpful courses, communities, and learning resources
Recommended conferences, podcasts, and learning platforms for lab leaders in biobanking, clinical, and research labs

Resources mentioned in the episode

Associations

ISBER – International Society for Biological and Environmental Repositories

ASCP-American Society of Clinical Pathology

NSH – National Society for Histotechnology

CAP – College of American Pathologists

BBMRI ERIC – Biobanking and Biomolecular Resources Research Infrastructure – European Research Infrastructure Consortium

Courses

Essentials of Biobanking by ISBER

Lab Management University (Fundamentals)

Lab Management University (Advanced)

University of Pathology Informatics