Week 1 Flashcards
What are the scientific management skills?
- Job negotiation
- Grants
- Laboratory leadership
- Time management
- Data management
- Publishing
- Mentoring
What is the “basic” domain of research?
Pure science, in pursuit of knowledge
What is the “applied” domain of research?
The use of basic research to create a product
What is the “clinical” domain of research?
Research with human patients or their samples to search for new or better medications
What are Academic labs?
Lab will have a main focus in which an overall question is addressed, and each lab scientist will have their specific question to answer
What are the lab members in academic laboratories?
-Principal investigator who focuses on administration, grant writing (known as intellectual guide)
-Senior scientists/postdocs
-Technician (research assistant)
-Graduate students (masters or Ph.D.)
-Undergraduate students/summer students
-Sabbatical faculty (member from another department or university)
What are industrial labs?
Labs that focus on manufacturing, center around a business prospective and link engineering and science
Who are the lab members in industrial labs?
-Laboratory manager (supervisor) to oversee daily work, monitor project progression, they may work at the bench, may only be administrative
-Industrial technicians/technologists who apply basic research to manufacturing,
Who can be a mentor?
Lab manager
Senior technician
Fellow co-workers
Which global pharmaceutical companies is Canada in collaboration with?
Roche, Sanofi, Bayer
Who is a part of the Clinical Research Team?
-Investigator
-Research coordinator
-Sponsor
-Research Associate
-Quality Assurance Associate
-Nurses
-Technicians
What should you consider when starting a technician position? (List of 6)
-Hours
-Dress code
-Safety training
-Emergency protocols
-Assigned common lab jobs
-Lab meetings
What are the first things you should do when entering an established lab?
-Who is your superior in command
-Complete safety training
-Meet all staff and determine each of their responsibilities/roles
-Request access to all SOPs, chemical inventories, equipment locations
-Familiarize yourself with laboratory set up
-Discuss your exact job requirements, project specifics
-Determine who you can go to for assistance
What should you consider with a laboratory set up?
-Understanding all pieces of equipment
-Open all cupboards and cabinets
-Designated lab spaces vs private space
What are some things to consider regarding equipment use?
-Training for all equipment
-Decontaminate (clean) all equipment after each use
-What equipment is needed
-Does the device need to be turned off after use or does it stay on
-Alarms need immediate attention
What are the rules when it comes to scheduling?
-1st rule: schedule based on what is logically possible. resource allocation is done later, this yields an optimum schedule
-2nd rule: keep everything in the same unit of time ie: days, hours, and months
-Balance the details
-Don’t schedule more than 4-6 weeks
What is back loading?
-Waiting until the last moment to complete a project that should be done over a few weeks
What do sales representatives do for the lab?
-Help with laboratory design (set up)
-Help with relocation, project planning
-Help with supply management
-Offer support with equipment
-Offer options with disposables (price/quality)
-Offer discounts since you are spending with them
What is an example of a supplier company that offers guides and product discounts?
VWR international
How much does a Laboratory technician make in Canada?
$48,386 per year or $24.81 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $37,369 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $62,108 per year.
What is suggested once you finish your degree, certificate, or training for a lab technician?
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification exam.
What are the required skills for a lab technician?
-Active listening, reading comprehension, written and verbal communication, critical thinking, and organization
What is the difference between a lab technician and a lab technologist?
Lab Technicians:
-Need an associate degree or certification
-Perform lab tests under the supervision of lab technologists and other medical personnel
Lab technologists:
-Need a bachelor’s degree
-Have a supervisory and authoritative role in laboratories
