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
Candie Cavosora, Training and Support Specialist
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.