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Advancing lab leadership, empowering your career

Aspiring lab manager or seasoned pro? Our courses and programs are tailored to your needs, equipping you with the skills to master lab leadership, safety, and quality management—all in one powerful platform.
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Our mission

At Lab Manager Academy, our mission is to provide cutting-edge learning tools for the training and development of laboratory managers, leaders, and staff. Delivered by industry leaders and subject matter experts, our resources cover a wide spectrum of technical, leadership, safety, and management topics crucial to the success of any laboratory.
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Why Lab Manager Academy?

Lab Manager Academy is your premier destination for comprehensive knowledge and training tailored for laboratory managers. Our platform consolidates essential resources, enabling you to enhance your lab leadership, safety, and management skills. Within the Academy, you can take individual courses, enroll in a stream of related courses, or sign up for a full certificate program. Whether you are aspiring to become a lab manager or aiming to excel in your current role, our diverse range of courses and programs are designed to meet your specific needs.

As an IACET accredited provider, we uphold the highest standards of excellence, ensuring that our programs deliver real value while awarding CEUs to support your professional advancement. With expert instructors and globally recognized certifications, Lab Manager Academy equips you with the knowledge and tools to lead your lab confidently and drive meaningful change in your organization.

Our Journey

Launched in 2021, Lab Manager Academy is committed to becoming a trusted educational provider for lab managers, safety officers, and technicians. Our vision includes expanding to cover crucial knowledge and training materials related to academic safety, compliance, crisis preparation, product training, and consulting.

Bridging the Gap

Many laboratory managers start as bench scientists, equipped with the skills for groundbreaking research. However, traditional scientific programs often overlook the essential skills needed to effectively manage a lab. Lab Manager Academy addresses this gap, offering unparalleled insights and training.

Comprehensive Approach

Lab Manager Academy provides a wide variety of training programs designed to support lab managers at every career stage. Whether you're building foundational skills in people leadership and lab operations or exploring advanced topics like quality management and safety culture, our programs equip both current and aspiring lab managers with the essential tools for success.
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Our qualified team is always ready to help you

Scott Hanton

Scott Hanton

Editorial Director
Ken Piech

Ken Piech

VP Lab Products Group
Kat Dabosh

Kat Dobosh

Admissions Manager & Training Advisor
Cayley Thomas

Cayley Thomas

Program Manager
Lauren Everett

Lauren Everett

Managing Editor
Danielle Gibbons

Danielle Gibbons

Art Director
Janette Lee-Latour

Janette Lee-Latour

Graphic Design
Savanna Mehrad

Savanna Mehrad

Brand Marketing
Jeff Jones

Jeff Jones

UI/UX
Kuo Tang

Kuo Tang

Instructional Designer
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Explore Lab Manager today and empower yourself with the latest events and articles for success in laboratory management.

Lab Manager is the only publication specifically focused on all aspects of running a lab. From ensuring compliance with health and safety standards to budgeting, hiring and retaining staff, managing people, designing and furnishing labs, to choosing the right technologies – we cover it all.

Our expert instructors

Tracy Durnan, MBA

Expert Instructor
Tracy Durnan has led an impressive career as a researcher and administrator in her 30 years working in the field of biomedical research.

Dan Zuccarello, MBA

Expert Instructor
With over 40 years of experience in the industry, Dan has a proven track record of establishing and managing laboratories across the pharmaceutical, food, and petrochemical sectors.

Scott Hanton, PhD

Editorial Director / Expert Instructor 
Scott Hanton is the editorial director at Lab Manager and the leader of the Lab Manager Academy. 

Jonathan Klane, M.S.Ed, CIH, CSP, CHMM, CIT

Expert Instructor
Jon possesses 35 years of professional experience in environmental, health, safety, and risk (EHSR).
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Success Stories

This has been wonderful training and development to prepare me for advancement. Scott provided a good outline of steps to take to improve oneself as a manager and leader. And yes, I absolutely got the promotion just two weeks ago! I am now the assistant manager. Thanks Scott and Lab Manager Academy!

Ashley Wolfe

City of Arlington, Texas 
Completing the Lab Safety Management Certificate program aligns seamlessly with my long-term professional goals, as every piece of continuing education adds to my arsenal of tools and expertise essential for excelling in my position. Ultimately, this certification strengthens my ability to serve as a proficient and adept leader in the field of laboratory management.

Shannon C. Nephew, MS, CSM, CCHO

Chemical Hygiene Officer, SUNY Plattsburgh
The day after I completed the program, we had a personnel issue in which I had to include our administrators, advisors, and sports staff. I was able to use my new management skills from the Academy in a real-life situation and come up with an appropriate course of action.

Johnny Farnen

Bellevue University, Texas