Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Laboratory Managers and Supervisors
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control Personnel
• Technical and Scientific Staff
• Laboratory Coordinators and Administrators
• R&D and Analytical Managers
• Anyone responsible for laboratory performance, compliance, or management systems

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand and apply modern laboratory management principles
• Implement effective quality and operational management systems
• Manage laboratory resources, personnel, and projects efficiently
• Ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, GLP, and other international standards
• Use data and performance metrics for continuous improvement
• Foster leadership, teamwork, and safety culture within the laboratory

DAY 1

Introduction to Modern Laboratory Management

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-Test
• Evolution of Laboratory Management Practices
• Role of the Laboratory in Industrial and Research Settings
• Key Responsibilities of a Laboratory Manager
• Overview of Laboratory Management Systems (ISO 17025, GLP, ISO 9001)
• Structure and Organization of a Modern Laboratory
• Leadership and Communication in Laboratory Operations

DAY 2

Laboratory Planning, Organization, and Resource Management

• Planning and Scheduling Laboratory Activities
• Laboratory Space Design and Workflow Optimization
• Budgeting and Financial Control in Laboratory Operations
• Equipment Procurement, Calibration, and Maintenance Programs
• Inventory and Supply Chain Management for Laboratories
• Staff Training, Competence, and Performance Evaluation
• Case Study: Optimizing Resource Utilization in a Modern Laboratory

DAY 3

Quality Assurance, Data Integrity, and Accreditation

• Establishing and Managing a Laboratory Quality System
• Understanding ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation Requirements
• Internal Audits and Management Reviews
• Data Integrity and Traceability (ALCOA+ Principles)
• Documentation, Recordkeeping, and Reporting Standards
• Handling Non-Conformities and Implementing CAPA Risk-Based Thinking and Quality Improvement Techniques

DAY 4

Operational Excellence, Safety, and Sustainability

• Laboratory Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Management
• Chemical and Biological Safety Protocols
• Ergonomics, Housekeeping, and Waste Management
• Integrating Lean and Six Sigma Concepts in Laboratory Operations
• Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Laboratory Practices
• Information Management Systems and Digital Transformation in Labs
• Case Study: Implementing E-LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)

DAY 5

Leadership, Innovation, and Course Wrap-up

• Leading and Motivating Technical Teams
• Managing Change and Conflict in Laboratory Environments
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement in Laboratory Services
• Benchmarking and Performance Metrics for Laboratory Excellence
• Future Trends in Laboratory Automation and Artificial Intelligence
• Post-Test
• Certificate Ceremony