Syllabus

Pipette Quality Management Certification - Level 2 

This is a two-day hands-on technical seminar designed to assist lab professionals with improving internal processes for managing pipettes and ensure regulatory compliance.

Below is a sample syllabus for this training course and a list of possible instructors. All attendees who pass the testing criteria will receive an ARTEL Certificate of Proficiency and a Gold, Silver, or Bronze pipetting skills medal.

• Register now as this seminar fills up quickly.

Instructors:

George Rodrigues, Senior Scientist
Wendy Vaccaro, Technical Services Manager
Doreen Rumery, Quality Control Laboratory Manager
Aaron Davis, Quality Control Supervisor
Keith Albert, Applications Scientist
Travis Rochette, Senior Electro-Mechanical Technician

Topics - Day One

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

Part II – Mitigating Pipette Operator Variability

• Perform "as-found" operator proficiency evaluation
• Participate in hands-on standardized technique training session
• Apply new skills in a post training practical exam

Part III - Ergonomics

• Recognize risk factors, sources of stress, common problems
• Discuss laboratory and workstation design

Written Test Covering Day 1 Topics

Tour of ARTEL

Topics - Day Two

Part IV – Regulations & Compliance

• Review industry standards; clinical standards
• Discuss GMP/GLP regulations
• Learn more about traceability, ISO 17025 accreditation and new compliance issues

Part V – Pipette Repair & Maintenance

• Become familiar with different pipette models 
• Learn about procedures for maintenance and repair of air displacement piston pipettes 
• Conduct pipette maintenance on sample pipettes

Part VI – Calibration Technologies

• Review pipette calibration methods
• Discuss "Best Practices" for pipette calibration

Part VII - Setting up a Quality Assurance Program

• Explore laboratory "Best Practices" 
• Determine recommendations & guidance for calibration frequency
• Evaluate case studies and participate in group discussions

Part VIII – Multichannel Pipetting Technique Certification

• 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

Part IX – ARTEL Product Overview and Use

• PCS® Pipette Calibration System 
• ARTEL Pipette Tracker™ software 
• MVS® Multichannel Verification System 

Medal Awards, Evaluation, and Certificate Presentation

Please contact your ARTEL Sales Representative at 888-406-3463 or info@artel-usa.com if you are unable to attend a Level 2 training and would like to schedule a Level 1 training at your facility.