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How to Manage Lab Staff

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Stream overview
People are the key to any lab. What the lab learns and delivers is all due to the people. Lab managers need to develop sufficient leadership skills to enable their staff to succeed. In the How to Manage Lab Staff stream, lab managers will gain essential leadership skills necessary for the success of their teams. The program covers foundational leadership skills, recruitment strategies, effective onboarding, performance management, and succession planning. Each course is carefully crafted to empower lab managers with the knowledge needed to lead and develop their staff effectively.
  • Area of Study

    Lab Management

  • Certificate Type

    Stream Credential

  • Number of Courses

    5

  • Credential Duration

    5 hours

  • CEUs

    0.5

    This stream credential is part of the Lab Management Certificate. Looking to enroll in the full certificate?
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    What is this stream credential about?

    • Lab Leadership Basics: This course will provide a broad introduction to foundational leadership skills that lab managers are rarely taught and have to learn through trial and error. Taking this course will enable learners to better recognize which leadership skills are needed and provide a firm foundation to apply those skills with confidence. 
    • Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding: Lab managers also need the skills to bring in the best candidates, train them, develop them for growth within the lab, and retain them. In this course, lab managers will learn how to recruit, hire, and onboard new lab staff, which brings in the talent needed for the lab’s success.
    • Performance and Reviews: A key to retaining existing staff is an effective performance management process. This course will cover evaluating performance and building development plans for staff.
    • Roles, Responsibilities, and Objectives: This course will cover how to develop and execute effective roles and objectives documents, an important process that ensures lab staff understand what is expected of them and clarifies how they contribute to the lab’s success.
    • Skills Planning and Succession Planning: This stream ends with a course on succession planning, which will enable the lab manager to preserve the knowledge of the organization, ensure the lab can continue to thrive even if key staff leave, and help to develop and grow staff for taking on greater responsibility in the future.

    Who is this stream credential for?

    This program is tailored for lab managers seeking to enhance their leadership abilities and cultivate a thriving team. Whether you are an experienced lab manager or aspiring to take on such a role, this stream equips you with the skills needed to recruit, develop, and retain top talent within your lab. These acquired skills are crucial for ensuring lab success, staff retention, and organizational growth.

    What are the benefits of this stream credential?

    By the end of this stream, engaged learners should be able to:

    • A solid foundation in leadership skillsEnhanced decision-making skills through data-driven processes
    • Better and more effective recruitment strategies
    • Approaches to evaluate and enhance staff performance 
    • Information on succession planning and lab longevity
    — What's included?

    Courses in this stream credential

    The How to Manage Lab Staff stream credential equips lab managers with the skills to build, develop, and retain high-performing teams. From foundational leadership and effective hiring practices to performance management and clear role definition, this credential covers essential tools for managing lab staff. You'll also learn to plan for future growth and continuity through skills and succession planning.

    Strengthen your leadership and inspire your team—enroll today and set your lab up for success!

    Meet The Instructor

    Scott Hanton

    PhD

    Years of Experience
    Scott Hanton is the editorial director at Lab Manager and the leader of the Lab Manager Academy. He spent 30 years working in industrial chemistry labs, with 20 years as a lab manager. He had roles of general manager, laboratory operations manager and chief scientist for Intertek Allentown. Previously, he had roles of research scientist, laboratory supervisor, and section manager at Air Products & Chemicals. Through these different roles, Scott developed expertise in polymer mass spectrometry, analytical characterization, people leadership, and business management. He earned a BS in Chemistry from Michigan State University and a PhD in Physical Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Scott is an active member of ACS, ASMS, and ALMA.

    What are the unique features of this stream credential?

    Official Certification

    Live monthly office hours

    100% self-paced

    Lifetime access to updates

    5 online courses

    IACET-accredited institution

    Corporate rates for enrolling five or more lab professionals

    Backed by 30+ years' industry experience

    Ready to elevate your lab leadership skills?

    Enroll today and gain the tools you need to make confident decisions, drive meaningful change, and inspire your team to achieve excellence.
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    IACET Accredited

    Lab Manager Academy is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) 
    We offer IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.