Ensuring your laboratory staff, particularly those in junior positions, know the ropes of their environment is hugely important for a number of reasons. Touching on the need to meet business demands, addressing changing industry trends and using new technologies, the laboratory training programme ensures continuous improvement and is a critical part of the organisation of any given laboratory.
If you need to get your staff up to speed, especially if they’re new to working in laboratories, then a training programme is an essential part of both onboarding and ensuring your laboratory functions as smoothly as possible. Here, we’ll delve into some tried and tested methods that you can use to create an effective laboratory training programme.Quick Navigation
- Identify the gaps in your team’s skills
- Define the goals and objectives
- In-house or third party?
- Focus on active learning and engagement
- Transfer knowledge to day-to-day activities
- Ensure continuous learning in the workplace
