Syllabus

Pipette Quality Management Certification - Level 2 

This is a two-day hands-on technical seminar designed to assist laboratorians 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

• How pipettes work
• Pipette and tip design
• Why calibrate pipettes
• Causes of failure and failure modes
• Diagnosing and recognizing failures
• The need for training

Part II – Mitigating Pipette Operator Variability

• Proper pipetting technique
• As-found operator skills assessment
• Hands-on skills coaching
• Post training practical exam

Part III - Ergonomics

• Risk factors
• Sources of stress
• Laboratory and work station design
• Proper pipette handling

Written Test Covering Day 1 Topics

Tour of ARTEL

Topics - Day Two

Part IV – Regulations & Compliance

• Industry standards
• GMP/GLP regulations
• Traceability and ISO 17025 accreditation

Part V – Pipette Repair & Maintenance

• Design alternatives
• Electronic vs. manual
• Common maintenance services
• Common points of failure
• Recommendations
• Hands-on repair and maintenance practices

Part VI – Calibration Technologies

• Uncertainty comparisons
• Best practices for methods

Part VII - Implementing a Pipette Quality Assurance Program

• Elements to consider
• Group exercise - case studies

Part VIII – Multichannel Pipetting Technique Certification

• Proper pipetting technique
• As-found operator skills assessment
• Hands-on skills coaching
• 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.