06/13/2023
By Gabriela Karnesky
Seminar Summary: June 28, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
M2D2, 110 Canal St., 4th Floor Lowell, MA 01852
Liquid Handling is the foundation of your research, but using the wrong tools and improper technique can lead to inefficiencies and even end user injuries over time. Join Karen Anderson, Liquid Handling Specialist, for a discussion about the ergonomics of pipetting, different pipetting techniques, and how you can achieve the best possible performance with your pipettes for better accuracy while minimizing pipetting errors.
Pipetting Ergonomics & YOU
Of all the factors that contribute to the performance of a pipette, the most critical ones are the skill & expertise of the operator.
- Learn the risk factors linked to pipetting.
- Review the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendations to reduce and prevent these risks.
- Gain knowledge of the innovative and ergonomic tools available based on these recommendations.
Proper Pipetting Techniques
- The sequence of steps involved in the pipetting cycle.
- The basic design characteristics of air-displacement pipettes and their general specifications for accuracy and precision
- The different pipetting techniques that you can begin to use immediately to achieve better accuracy and performance while minimizing pipetting errors.