Join us for a free two-day LECO Separation Science Workshop on September 23–24, 2026, at the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/companies/219">C³AL Laboratory</a> at Cal State LA. Registration is free, and meals and refreshments will be provided throughout the workshop.&nbsp;<h4>Registration</h4><blockquote>👉<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=iYeNbqIuykW7qZP4_jUEVbznDB40eK1PgjPzhHyb__9URTFTTFA5UEEzQ1A4MUtFV0o4TEJTNlZCOS4u&amp;route=shorturl">Register HERE</a>Space is limited, register today!<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/LECO_LECO_Separation_Science_Workshop_registration_332543a18e.jpg" alt="LECO: LECO Separation Science Workshop - QR code for registration" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_LECO_LECO_Separation_Science_Workshop_registration_332543a18e.jpg 156w," sizes="100vw" width="437" height="437"></blockquote><h4>Hand-on Experience with the LECO Complex Chemical Composition Analysis Lab C3AL</h4><ul><li>Work directly with LECO instruments in the C3AL Laboratory</li><li>Learn complete analytical workflows from sample to answer</li><li>Get expert guidance from LECO application scientists</li><li>Develop methods and solve real-world challenges</li><li>Collaborate, ask questions, and build your skills</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Cal_State_LA_The_LECO_Pegasus_BTX_system_in_Cal_State_LA_s_LECO_Complex_Chemical_Compositional_Analysis_Lab_enhances_research_and_student_training_in_advanced_chemical_analysis_cover_b739e727ca.jpg" alt="Cal State LA: The LECO Pegasus BTX system in Cal State LA’s LECO Complex Chemical Compositional Analysis Lab enhances research and student training in advanced chemical analysis" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Cal_State_LA_The_LECO_Pegasus_BTX_system_in_Cal_State_LA_s_LECO_Complex_Chemical_Compositional_Analysis_Lab_enhances_research_and_student_training_in_advanced_chemical_analysis_cover_b739e727ca.jpg 227w," sizes="100vw" width="1252" height="863">The first day will focus on the fundamentals and theory of comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography (GC×GC), with an emphasis on understanding how GC×GC can enhance your research, solve complex analytical challenges, and support your laboratory or company goals.&nbsp;The second day will be dedicated to hands-on activities, giving participants the opportunity to work directly with LECO instrumentation, learn practical analytical workflows, and analyze their own samples with guidance from LECO application scientists.&nbsp;Whether you are new to GC×GC or looking to expand its use in your research or organization, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn, explore, and apply the technology in a practical setting. Space is limited, so register early!<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Cal_State_LA_LECO_QUADJET_G_Cx_GC_coupled_to_Pegasus_BT_4_D_TOM_MS_in_the_Complex_Chemical_Composition_Analysis_Lab_C_AL_077a14ae34/Cal-State-LA-LECO-QUADJET-GCxGC-coupled-to-Pegasus-BT-4D-TOM-MS-in-the-Complex-Chemical-Composition-Analysis-Lab-(CAL).jpg" alt="Cal State LA: LECO QUADJET GCxGC coupled to Pegasus BT 4D TOM MS in the Complex Chemical Composition Analysis Lab (C³AL)" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Cal_State_LA_LECO_QUADJET_G_Cx_GC_coupled_to_Pegasus_BT_4_D_TOM_MS_in_the_Complex_Chemical_Composition_Analysis_Lab_C_AL_077a14ae34/thumbnail_Cal-State-LA-LECO-QUADJET-GCxGC-coupled-to-Pegasus-BT-4D-TOM-MS-in-the-Complex-Chemical-Composition-Analysis-Lab-(CAL).jpg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="1949" height="1299">

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Taťána Gazárková is currently a&nbsp;postdoctoral fellow in the Laboratory of Antibiotic Resistance and Microbial Metabolomics. During her doctoral studies, she focused on chromatography and mass spectrometry. Recently, she was awarded second place in the “Sanofi Prize for Pharmacy 2026” competition.Taťána Gazárková is currently a&nbsp;postdoctoral fellow in the Laboratory of Antibiotic Resistance and Microbial Metabolomics. During her doctoral studies, she focused on chromatography and mass spectrometry. Recently, she was awarded second place in the “Sanofi Prize for Pharmacy 2026” competition, which is awarded by the French Embassy in the Czech Republic for her dissertation – Steroid Analysis Using Modern Chromatographic and Mass Spectrometry Techniques: From Fundamental Studies to Targeted Bioanalytical Applications (supervisor: Lucie Nováková, Charles University).&nbsp;<h5>What makes this field particularly exciting or unique in your view?</h5>What I&nbsp;enjoy about analytical chemistry is that, to a&nbsp;certain extent, it is a&nbsp;kind of detective work. You are often looking for ways to “make the invisible visible”. In other words, extract the information you are interested in from a&nbsp;complex sample and then interpret it correctly. What also appeals to me about bioanalytical chemistry is its interdisciplinary nature. It brings together analytical chemistry, biochemistry, biology and medicine, which means that you need to be able not only to translate a&nbsp;biological or clinical question into a&nbsp;measurable analytical experiment, but also to place the resulting data back into a&nbsp;broader biological context. This combination of different perspectives is probably what I&nbsp;enjoy most about the field. At the same time, there is still plenty of room for fundamental research, ranging from studying analytical techniques themselves and improving them to developing new methodological approaches.<h5>How did you end up at the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mbu.cas.cz/en/research/laboratory-of-antibiotic-resistance-and-microbial-metabolomics">Laboratory of Antibiotic Resistance and Microbial Metabolomics</a>, and what project are you currently working on?</h5>I came to the Institute of Microbiology through a&nbsp;joint project between Dr Zdeněk Kameník and Assoc. Prof. Jan Bobek from the First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University. For me, it was also an opportunity to move from targeted analysis and the study of chromatographic techniques towards untargeted metabolomics and new biological questions.In the project, we are trying to identify new biologically active compounds that would be effective, particularly against pathogenic fungi. As a&nbsp;potential source of such compounds, we study streptomycetes, bacteria known for their ability to produce a&nbsp;wide range of biologically active compounds, including many antibiotics that are currently in clinical use. We focus on less-explored host-associated streptomycetes, in which we had already observed antifungal activity in previous experiments. We are especially interested in strains active against Candida albicans whose activity cannot be explained by the presence of a&nbsp;known bioactive compound. These strains may represent an interesting source of novel compounds. We then integrate the results of untargeted metabolomic analyses with genomic analyses, which allows us to obtain a&nbsp;more comprehensive view of the biosynthetic potential of selected strains.<h5>You also took part in this year’s Vědafest, a&nbsp;science outreach event for the public. What was it like?</h5>I already had some experience with science outreach through events such as Researchers’ Night and the Science Fair at my previous institution, but this year’s Vědafest was still new to me in some ways. This time, I&nbsp;was presenting a&nbsp;field that I&nbsp;myself had entered only relatively recently. It was therefore more challenging to find the right analogies and explain the essence of the topic in a&nbsp;way that was simple, yet precise and scientifically accurate. At the same time, that was exactly what made it inspiring. It forces you to look at your own work from a&nbsp;different perspective. What I&nbsp;enjoyed most was the spontaneity and curiosity of the children, who often came up with questions that would never even occur to an adult.<h5>What are the biggest challenges you face on your scientific journey, and what helps you overcome them?</h5>One of the greatest, but at the same time most interesting, challenges is, in my view, the uncertainty that is inseparably linked to research. For a&nbsp;long time, you often do not know whether you have taken the right direction in addressing a&nbsp;particular question or whether you will ultimately manage to find that figurative final piece of the puzzle. At the same time, this uncertainty is precisely what makes science exciting for me.Another major challenge, particularly in interdisciplinary projects, is communication. It is important from the very formulation of a&nbsp;hypothesis and the planning of experiments through to the interpretation of results, including negative ones, and placing them in a&nbsp;broader context. To some extent, every field has its own language, and finding a&nbsp;common understanding is not always straightforward. Personally, I&nbsp;find it very helpful to be able to discuss problems with colleagues on an ongoing basis, whether individually or during regular laboratory seminars. One of the major strengths of our current group is its interdisciplinary nature, which allows me to look at the same problem from several different perspectives. It is also important for me not to lose my curiosity, because that is ultimately what leads us to ask further questions.<h5>What are your plans after completing your PhD?</h5>After finishing my PhD, I&nbsp;decided that I&nbsp;do not need to have everything that comes next precisely mapped out straight away. I&nbsp;would like to keep different options open for a&nbsp;while and continue building on my experience in analytical chemistry, while at the same time connecting it with other areas that have a&nbsp;biological or medical relevance. I&nbsp;believe that we can keep learning throughout our lives, so I&nbsp;am quite curious to see where the next stage of my journey will take me.Thank you for the interview!

Interview: What Drew Postdoc Taťána Gazárková to Analytical Chemistry

Our Library never stops expanding. What are the most recent contributions to LabRulezGCMS Library in the week of 31st August 2026? Check out new documents from the field of the gas phase, especially GC and GC/MS techniques!<blockquote>👉 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library">SEARCH THE LARGEST REPOSITORY OF DOCUMENTS ABOUT GCMS AND RELATED TECHNIQUES</a></blockquote><blockquote>👉 Need info about different analytical techniques? Peek into <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library">LabRulezLCMS</a> or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library">LabRulezICPMS</a> libraries.</blockquote>This week we bring you application notes by Agilent Technologies, Shimadzu, Thermo Fisher Scientific and presentation by MDCW / Liège University!<h3>1. Agilent Technologies: Extend the time window for the detection of low level anabolic‑androgenic steroids and their metabolites</h3>Steroid profiling, screening, and confirmatory analysis using the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/gcms/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=7010">Agilent&nbsp;7010 GC/MS mass spectrometer</a><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/pdf/5991_9045_EN_Doping_Control_App_Note_1_13dde5f053.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul><section><div><div><div><div><div><div>Doping laboratories want to have lower detection limits to be able to identify and quantitate illegal drugs for a longer time window between doping and urine sample collection. This Application Note describes how the doping control lab in Kreischa, Germany used the Agilent 7010 Triple Quadrupole GC/MS System (TQ) for enhanced targeted detection of anabolic‑androgenic steroids in urine samples. The 7010 TQ enabled higher sensitivity, longer maintenance-free intervals, and more stable operation than earlier models, and satisfied all measurement specifications required by the World Anti‑Doping Agency (WADA). The 7010 TQ GC/MS ion source produces more ions, and provides exceptional sensitivity for the detection of low intensity metabolites weeks after drug ingestion. However, this higher sensitivity may lead to saturation of endogenous components naturally present at higher concentrations. This method provides a sensitive and robust operation over a wide concentration range, permitting the detection of low-concentration exogenous species in the presence of high‑concentration endogenous species, which can vary with ethnicity.<h4>Experimental</h4>The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/gcms/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=7010">Agilent 7010 GC/TQ system</a> consists of an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/gcms/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=7890">Agilent 7890 GC</a> with multimode inlet and backflush, an Agilent 7993A, and the Agilent 7010 TQ mass spectrometer.<h4>Conclusions&nbsp;</h4>Based on the method optimization and thorough testing at the Kreischa lab, an Agilent 7010 GC/MS-based protocol was developed. This protocol fulfills the screening and confirmation requirements of steroid measurements in doping control labs. With this method, it is possible to detect traces of exogenous anabolic steroid metabolites while quantifying small concentrations of testosterone and epitestosterone typical in Asian populations. It permits the measurement of high‑abundance endogenous steroids such as androsterone and etiocholanolone in the same injection, while analyzing testosterone/epitestosterone and androsterone/etiocholanolone ratios without suppression.&nbsp;The backflush capability of the system protects the analytical column, and consequently the mass spectrometer, by removing heavy matrix components. This allowed more than 6,000 samples to be analyzed on the same column without requiring ion source cleaning or filament change. It also demonstrated that the higher, 130&nbsp;eV electron energy did not sacrifice the filament lifetime. It performed reliable measurements of both trace (0.2&nbsp;pg on‑column) and high (10,000&nbsp;pg on‑column) concentration analytes in the same run.&nbsp;The method validation revealed that the exceptional sensitivity offered by the 7010 GC/MS can be used to:&nbsp;<ul><li>Improve the trace detection ability of the method&nbsp;</li><li>Reduce the amount of sample&nbsp;injected&nbsp;</li><li>Extend maintenance-free intervals</li></ul><h3>2. MDCW / Liège University: The Century Mix: updates and cool projects</h3><ul><li>Presentation</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/pdf/DG_1_Dimandja_Stefanuto_34c4a66c3d.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul><section><div><div><div><div><div><div>The presentation “The Century Mix: updates and cool projects” introduces the Century Mix, a standardized reference mixture developed for comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography (GC×GC). The mixture contains 100 compounds representing a broad range of chemical classes, including alkanes, alcohols, ketones, esters, lactones, phthalates, and aromatic compounds. Stability was a key criterion in compound selection, and the mixture was developed through cross-laboratory collaboration for column characterization, method assessment, and quality control. Its structured chromatographic behavior also makes it useful for studying how different compound classes behave in GC×GC separations.A major part of the work examined the factors influencing retention indices (RI) in GC×GC systems, which are important for reliable compound annotation in non-targeted analysis. An inter-laboratory study involved 11 GC×GC systems using cryogenic, Peltier, and flow modulation, different detectors, and both normal and reversed column configurations. Principal component analysis showed clear grouping according to normal versus reversed orthogonality, confirming the strong influence of stationary-phase configuration. A subsequent design-of-experiments study evaluated 140 combinations of temperature ramp rate, carrier-gas flow rate, modulation period, and secondary-oven temperature offset.The results showed that the influence of experimental conditions is strongly compound dependent. Of the compounds evaluated in the statistical model, 33 showed RI variation that could be linked to the investigated parameters, whereas 43 did not follow the model well. Compounds such as quinoline, phthalates, lactones, terpenes, and some aromatic compounds showed particularly pronounced effects. For quinoline, for example, the model explained about 93% of RI variability, with differences of approximately 75 RI units across the tested conditions, while 2-hexanone showed considerably weaker dependence. Overall, temperature ramp rate and flow rate emerged as particularly important parameters, although the magnitude of their effect depended on compound chemistry and column configuration.The Century Mix is therefore being developed not only as a characterization mixture but also as a tool for system quality control and more reliable retention-index prediction. Repeated standardized QC measurements demonstrated very low RI variability and can be used to monitor system stability, experimental effects, and potential instrument drift. The broader goal is to better understand the fundamental chemistry governing GC×GC retention and ultimately improve method development, data processing, and identification of unknown compounds by combining high-quality separations, mass spectra, and predicted retention information.<h3>3. Shimadzu: Determination of Free and Total Glycerol and Mono-, Di-, and Triglyceride Contents in Biodiesel According to EN 14105</h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/pdf/an_05_sca_180_055_en_9b8677ed6a.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul><h4>User benefits</h4><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/gcms/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=2060">Nexis GC-2060</a> offers reliable analysis of biodiesel samples regarding their free and total glycerol and mono-, di-, and triglyceride contents, using hydrogen as a cost-effective carrier gas&nbsp;</li><li>Hydrogen carrier gas can be used safely through built-in safety measures</li><li>The multi-mode injection unit (MMI) allows selection of the preferred injection mode – direct (simple OCI) or convenient splitless PTV mode – both delivering excellent instrument performance in line with the standard’s requirements</li></ul>Playing a vital part in countries’ efforts to lower greenhouse gas emissions, biofuels can be manufactured from various feedstocks such as vegetable oils, animal-derived fats, and recycled cooking oils. Biodiesel production predominantly uses rapeseed, soybean, and palm oils. Because feedstocks are so varied, ongoing quality monitoring is essential - since the raw material’s quality greatly influencesthe final biodiesel quality.&nbsp;The EN 14105:2024 describes the determination of free and total glycerol contents and mono-, di-, and triglyceride contents in biodiesel by means of gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (GC-FID). Injection shall be performed via on-column injector or an equivalent device1.&nbsp;This study shows the analysis of biodiesel originating from rapeseed, soybean, and palm oil using the Nexis GC-2060 gas chromatograph and its multi-mode injection unit (MMI).<h4>Configuration and Analysis Conditions</h4>Gas chromatograph <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/gcms/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=2060">Nexis GC-2060</a> with multi-mode injection unit (MMI), flame-ionization detector (FID) and autosampler <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/gcms/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=AOC+-30i">AOC -30i</a>.<h4>Conclusion&nbsp;</h4>Nexis and AOC are trademarks of Shimadzu Corporation or its affiliated companies in Japan and/or other countries.. Nexis GC-2060 provides reliable analysis of biodiesel samples for glycerol and glyceride contents according to EN 14105:2024 across the commonly used feedstocks. It supports hydrogen as a cost-effective carrier gas, while the multi-mode injection unit (MMI) offers selection of the injection mode based on user preference: direct mode representing simple on-column (OCI) analysis or splitless programmed temperature vaporization (PTV) mode as a convenient alternative that delivers comparable performance.<h3>4. Thermo Fisher Scientific: Streamlined static headspace GC–MS approach for detection of impurities in recycled PET</h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/pdf/an_004458_gc_ms_impurities_recycled_pet_an004458_na_en_6cb2435671.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul>Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a widely used thermoplastic polymer valued for its strength, low weight, durability, and adaptability. Owing to these properties, it is extensively applied in packaging, textile fibers, and electronic components. PET is particularly suitable for recycling because it can be melted and reshaped multiple times with minimal loss of performance, and it is easily recognizable by the recycling code “1” (♳). The recycling of PET involves several stages, including collection, sorting, transport, processing, washing, pelletizing, and remanufacturing into new products [1]. However, during these steps, contaminants such as plasticizers, residual monomers, and degradation byproducts may be introduced.&nbsp;The presence of such substances can pose potential risks to both environmental and human health, making the identification and characterization of contaminants in recycled PET essential for evaluating material quality and safety. Among the non-intentionally added substances (NIAS), benzene, acetaldehyde, and limonene are of particular relevance. Benzene is a recognized carcinogen and represents a serious health concern if present in PET. It may form as a degradation product of PET, with the reaction catalyzed by acidic compounds released at high temperatures by polymer impurities such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Poor temperature control or overheating can increase benzene formation as a degradation byproduct. Acetaldehyde, another degradation product of PET generated during bottle manufacturing, can alter the sensory properties of bottled beverages. Limonene, a flavor compound commonly present in soft drinks, may be absorbed into recycled PET and subsequently migrate into packaged beverages, potentially affecting product quality.&nbsp;Gas chromatography coupled to headspace sampling is a fast and simple technique that enables the extraction of volatile and semivolatile compounds from solid and liquid samples without the need for time-consuming sample preparation.&nbsp;In this study, headspace sampling coupled to single quadrupole mass spectrometry was used to assess the overall quantitative performance for analysis of acetaldehyde, benzene, and limonene in recycled PET packaging.&nbsp;The capability of the Thermo Scientific™ ISQ™ 7610 single quadrupole GC–MS of combining the simultaneous acquisition of both single ion monitoring (SIM) and full scan (FS) allowed for sensitive targeted analysis as well as screening of unknown contaminants possibly present in recycled PET bottles.<h4>Experimental&nbsp;</h4>In all experiments, a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/products/64">TriPlus 500 HS autosampler</a> was coupled to a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/products/486">Thermo Scientific™ TRACE™ 1610 Gas Chromatograph (GC)</a>, configured with a Thermo Scientific™ iConnect™ Split/splitless Injector Module (iConnect-SSL), and connected to an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/products/484">ISQ 7610 single quadrupole mass spectrometer</a>.&nbsp;The separation of the target analytes was achieved using a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/products/1751">Thermo Scientific™ Trace GOLD™ TG-624 SILMS capillary column</a>, 60 m x 0.25 mm x 1.4 µm (Part No. 26059-3330). This column provides a low to mid polarity phase with high thermal stability (maximum operating temperatures up to 320 °C) and high inertness, enabling Gaussian peak shapes for analysis of volatile organics. The TriPlus 500 HS autosampler is connected directly to the analytical column, removing the use of a long external transfer line. In this configuration, the SSL injector module is used only for the pneumatic control of the carrier gas and split flow.<h4>Conclusions&nbsp;</h4>The results presented in this work demonstrate that headspace coupled to GC–MS provides a suitable and simple solution for analysis of contaminants in rPET, with no complex sample preparation required.&nbsp;<ul><li>The capability of combining FS with SIM acquisition allows for qualitative and quantitative analysis, increasing confidence in compound identification through spectral comparison with NIST library and allowing for the detection of possible analyte co-elution.&nbsp;</li><li>The TriPlus 500 HS autosampler provides highly repeatable solventless extraction from solid samples with absolute area counts RSD &lt; 5%, permitting reliable and consistent quantitative data.&nbsp;</li><li>The ISQ 7610 single quadrupole GC–MS demonstrates an extended linear response (≥ 4–5 orders of magnitude) with R2 ≥ 0.997, calculated amounts within ± 20% the expected value, and ion ratio deviation ≤ 15% across the calibration curve.&nbsp;</li><li>Sensitivity was demonstrated with overall calculated LOD ≤ 0.03 ng/µL.</li><li>Chromeleon CDS helps ensure data integrity, traceability, and effective data management from instrument control to the final report streamlining analysis and data review processes.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div></section></div></div></div></div></div></div></section>

News from LabRulezGCMS Library - Week 36, 2026

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In 1936, the Laboratory Equipment Company introduced the first rapid carbon determinator for the American iron and steel industry.  Today, almost 80 years later, LECO is recognized globally as a leader in the development of high-quality analytical instrumentation, mass spectrometers, comprehensive two-dimensional chromatography, metallography & optical equipment as well as consumables.

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The Right Laboratory Balance Service at the Right Time
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<li>Selection of the right instrument for your application</li>
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<li>Preventive maintenance</li>
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Weighing is a core process in almost every application in a lab. To maintain consistent results, it&#39;s essential to regularly service your equipment. But what are the most important services, and how often do they need to be performed?
In this webinar, we will guide you, based on the lifecycle of a balance, through the different services that can help you to keep your instrument accurate and extend its lifetime – from the instrument selection to its installation, throughout its routine operation, and up to the time for replacement.
Join our live webinar with METTLER TOLEDO experts to gain a better understanding.
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Presenter: Simona Venzin (Head of Service Product Management, METTLER TOLEDO)
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Presenter: Walter Krebs (Head of GWP Product Management, METTLER TOLEDO)
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Mettler-Toledo: Service Balances the Smart Way

Service Balances the Smart Way

A guide through different services that can help you to keep your instrument accurate and extend its lifetime.

Based on The New ISO 8655 p. 10 for 2024
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<li>Introduction and overview of what&#39;s new in the 2024 ISO 8655 part 10</li>
<li>Requirements and best practices</li>
<li>User qualification and re-qualification</li>
<li>POVA qualifitcation and requalification (routine testing, pass/fail rules, etc)</li>
<li>Solutions to fulfill requirements</li>
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In this live webinar, we will give you an overview of the ISO 8655 part 10, which was released in March 2024.
You will learn about updated requirements and how the new chapter can affect your lab. Ensure you are up to date with this new regulation while at the same time improving the quality of your results. 
We will also give you an overview of Rainin&#39;s solutions that help you comply with this new chapter of ISO 8655. As this is a webinar you will also have the chance to ask questions to our experts and discuss what aspects need to be considered in comp;iance with the new chapter. 
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Presenter: Irene Ni
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Presenter: Martin Huber
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Mettler-Toledo: User Guidance and Qualification in Pipetting

User Guidance and Qualification in Pipetting

In this live webinar, we will give you an overview of the ISO 8655 part 10, which was released in March 2024.

In this training session, the METTLER TOLEDO product managers will address the questions that are most commonly asked in the field. They will talk about weight handling, maintenance of mass comparators, selection of products, elevation dependence of measurements, and many more topics. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to ask your own questions in an open Q&amp;A session at the end.
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This is a great opportunity for all mass metrologists, as those questions that many others ask might also be of relevance to you. 
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<li>Discover answers to the most frequently asked questions in mass metrology
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<li>Learn more about weight handling, mass comparator maintenance, etc.
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Speaker: Dr. Frederik Eiler (METTLER TOLEDO, Product Manager Metrology Solutions)
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Speaker: Mark Kliebenschädel (METTLER TOLEDO, Product Manager Metrology Solutions)
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Mettler-Toledo: Mass Calibration – Most Frequently Asked Questions

Mass Calibration – Most Frequently Asked Questions

Opportunity for all mass metrologists, as those questions that many others ask might also be of relevance to you.

Data management and manual transcription of critical process data remain one of the major challenges and potential sources of errors in the analytical laboratory.
As a lot of the laboratory processes evolve around sample preparation for HPLC or GC, with crucial weighing and preparative steps, this webinar aims to showcase some seamless data management and transfer solutions, from balance to LC. The LabX™ balance software and OpenLab CDS platform can enable various levels of integrated data management, while also improving productivity and offering a high degree of data integrity.
Join the METTLER TOLEDO and Agilent teams for a webinar to understand how you can support digitalized and scalable sample preparation processes for better chromatography results. 
Program Overview
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<li>Introduction to the digital lab
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<li>Improving analytical sample preparation workflows
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<li>Live demonstration of seamless data transfer options
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Presenter: Andrea Brütsch (Head Business Development Initiatives)
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Presenter: Kevin Koelliker (Agilent Technologies, Application Engineer)
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Mettler Toledo: Automated Data Management for LC/GC Workflows

Automated Data Management for LC/GC Workflows

How can you support digitalized and scalable sample preparation processes for better chromatography results.

This workshop will show the workflow of analyzing a microplastic sample on the Agilent 8700 Laser Direct Infrared Imaging (LDIR). The sample format for introduction into the instrument will be discussed, as well as a description of system operation.<blockquote>Presenter: Louis Tisinger, PhD (Application Engineer, Molecular Spectroscopy, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)Louis (Lou) Tisinger has a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Miami University in Oxford Ohio, where his graduate research involved the study of ATR imaging and microscope performance in vibrational spectroscopy. Most of his career has been related to pre- and post-sales support of FTIR spectrometers, microscopes, imaging systems, and thermal analytical instruments, focusing on analyzing customer samples, demonstrations, post-sales training, troubleshooting, and R&amp;D.</blockquote>

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Microplastics Identification: Tips & Tricks Workshop

This workshop will show the workflow of analyzing a microplastic sample on the Agilent 8700 Laser Direct Infrared Imaging (LDIR). 

This webinar explains what calibration and qualification of weighing instruments are and why these related concepts are important for Good Manufacturing Practice. It also shows how to seamlessly incorporate these important concepts into a weighing process to ensure both weighing accuracy and product quality.In the highly regulated pharmaceutical and medical device industries, even the smallest inconsistencies can lead to serious product issues. As weighing instruments and applications are present in almost every stage of a manufacturing workflow, they can strongly influence the quality and integrity of the final product.Good Manufacturing Practice or GMP is a regulation that is applicable to any pharmaceutical production process. It ensures that pharmaceutical products are consistently produced and controlled according to quality standards.Weighing according to GMP requirementsIn many countries, GMP has been integrated into national laws that must be followed by pharmaceutical manufacturers.Program:&nbsp;<ul><li>What GMP is and why it is important in weighing</li><li>How to apply GMP requirements to your processes</li><li>What calibration and qualification of weighing instruments are</li><li>How equipment qualification is done in a way that satisfies GMP requirements</li><li>How METTLER TOLEDO can support you in getting weighing calibration and qualification under control</li></ul><blockquote>Speaker: Walter Krebs (Good Weighing Practice, METTLER TOLEDO)</blockquote>

Mettler Toledo: Calibration and Qualification in Accordance with GMP Requirements

Calibration and Qualification in Accordance with GMP Requirements 

What calibration and qualification of weighing instruments are and why these related concepts are important for Good Manufacturing Practice

Calibration and Qualification in Accordance with GMP

Laboratory balance cleaning is extremely important for accurate weighing results and operator safety. It can be challenging but also fast and easy if you know how to do it right.A clean analytical balance or precision balance is the first step toward safe and accurate weighing. Cleaning increases user safety reduces the risk of cross-contamination, and is the most important action to prolong instrument life. Join our free live webinar to find out more about the benefits of and solutions for cleaning your balance.Program:<ul><li>Why cleaning lab equipment is important for safety and weighing accuracy</li><li>The consequences of not cleaning your balances correctly</li><li>How often you should clean your balance</li><li>The detergents that are suitable for balance cleaning</li><li>The balance features that support fast and effortless cleaning</li></ul><blockquote>Presenter: Adriano Guiso (Trainer, METTLER TOLEDO)</blockquote>

Mettler Toledo: Laboratory Balance Cleaning

Laboratory Balance Cleaning

Join our free live webinar to find out more about the benefits of and solutions for cleaning your balance.

Balances and scales play a critical role in research and development, quality assurance, and production. Errors in weighing cost time and money, due to rework, waste, and product recalls.In order to maintain consistent product quality and comply with standards and regulations, the performance of balances and scales needs to be verified regularly with a calibration. Routine testing of balances or scales in-between these scheduled calibrations helps to maintain accuracy by ensuring early detection of non-conformance with weighing process requirements so that corrective action can be taken in a timely manner.This webinar will give you a good understanding of why balance and scale testing is crucial for the accuracy of your weighing results in laboratory and production environments. We explain what your routine testing plan must contain, and, on top of that, we offer an overview of how to perform these routine tests correctly.&nbsp;Program<ul><li>What routine testing is</li><li>The difference between routine testing, calibration, and adjustment</li><li>The consequences of not testing a balance or scale</li><li>The four pillars of routine testing</li><li>Good Weighing Practice™ (GWP®)</li></ul><blockquote>Presenter: Walter Krebs (Good Weighing Practice™, METTLER TOLEDO)</blockquote>

Mettler Toledo: Routine Testing of Balances and Scales 

Routine Testing of Balances and Scales 

Why balance and scale testing is crucial for the accuracy of your weighing results in laboratory and production environments

Whilst plastics are thought to be essential in laboratory and biomanufacturing processes due to their reliability, they generate significant waste and contribute to carbon footprints. As a result, laboratories are now considering the environmental impact plastics cause and are seeking alternative solutions.Plant-based materials provide a greener alternative, and in the case of replacing plastic-based resins, plant-based solutions have been shown to maintain the same consistency with the added bonus of reducing green house emissions.In this SelectScience webinar, hear from Thermo Fisher Scientific experts, Dr. Colin Wright, Staff Scientist, R&amp;D and Dr. Sune Lund Sporring, Sr. Manager R&amp;D, as they share insights on using traditional plastic-based resins compared with plant-based, focusing directly on the impact on the mass balance approach. The accreditation of these biobased films with the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) Plus certification will also be covered, showcasing how the need for laboratories to validate these biofilms can be removed, accelerating implementation.<h5>Key learning objectives:</h5><ul><li>Understand the basic of resins and sustainability</li><li>Learn about the role of biobased resins in sustainability</li><li>Explore Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Greener by Design initiative</li><li>Identify practical steps for laboratories to reduce environmental impact</li></ul><h5>Who should attend?</h5><ul><li>Lab technicians, scientists and researchers in the pharma and biopharma industries as well as academia</li></ul><h5>Certificate of attendance</h5>All webinar participants can request a certificate of attendance, including a learning outcomes summary, for continuing education purposes.<blockquote>Presenter: Dr. Colin Wright (Staff Scientist, R&amp;D, Thermo Fisher Scientific)Dr. Colin Wright holds a Ph.D. in Polymer Science from the University of Akron, with a robust background in polymer synthesis, characterization, and a keen interest in sustainability. During his graduate research, he focused on the modification of poly(lactic acid) to enhance the polymer's post-polymerization functionality. Prior to joining Thermo Fisher Scientific in 2020, he was a teacher in academia. Since joining Thermo Fisher, he has been integral to the resins and sustainability teams, working on developing innovative solutions that align with the company's commitment to environmental responsibility Presenter: Dr. Sune Lund Sporring (Sr. Manager R&amp;D, Thermo Fisher Scientific)Dr. Sune Lund Sporring holds an MSc in Chemistry (2001) and a Ph.D. in Clinical Medicine from the University of Copenhagen. His expertise spans chemistry, polymers, materials, irradiation, clinical medicine, and surface modifications. He co-founded two spin-out companies from the University of Copenhagen, focusing on implant development and material interactions with the human body. &nbsp;Since joining Thermo Fisher Scientific in 2017, he has led a team of researchers in the bioscience field, innovating solutions to meet customer needs. He is also actively involved in Thermo Fisher Scientific's sustainability efforts, demonstrating his commitment to environmental responsibility. &nbsp;Moderator: &nbsp;Olivia Long (Editorial Team, SelectScience)</blockquote>

SelectScience: Reducing the environmental impact of lab plastics with plant-based solutions

Reducing the environmental impact of lab plastics with plant-based solutions

In this webinar, hear from Thermo Fisher Scientific experts, as they share insights on using traditional plastic-based resins compared with plant-based,

Reducing the environmental impact of lab plastics

<h4>Safety isn’t optional — it’s foundational.</h4>At Agilent, Safer Labs is more than an initiative — it’s our commitment to fostering safer, healthier, and more productive laboratory environments. Safety should be the most important criterion in every workplace, yet the understanding and implementation of safety practices often vary across individuals and teams.To build a uniform, strong, and informed safety culture, we invite you to join our upcoming Safer Labs Webinar, designed for lab professionals who are committed to elevating safety standards in their organizations.<h5>What to Expect:</h5>In this session, our experts will shed light on key EHS concerns that impact daily lab operations, including:<ul><li>Safe Handling</li><li>Safe Storage</li><li>Safe Instrumentation</li><li>Safe Usage</li><li>Safe Transportation</li><li>Safe Disposal</li></ul>You’ll gain actionable insights, practical guidance, and a deeper understanding of how the right practices — supported by the right tools — can dramatically reduce risks and enhance overall lab efficiency.Agilent solutions are engineered with rigorous safety parameters, ensuring our customers and their laboratories are protected, supported, and empowered to perform at their best.<h5>Who Should Attend?</h5><ul><li>EHS Managers</li><li>Chemists</li><li>QC Teams</li><li>R&amp;D Scientists</li><li>Professionals from Pharma, Biopharma, Food &amp; Beverage, and</li><li>Environmental Analytical Testing Labs</li></ul><h5>Why You Shouldn’t Miss This:</h5><ul><li>Be part of a growing movement to build safer workplaces across industries.</li><li>Let’s work together to create laboratories where safety is a shared responsibility and a consistent practice, ensuring long‑term well‑being and operational excellence.</li></ul><blockquote>Presenter: Dr. Sunil B Lakhmapure (Pre-Sales Application Engineer, Agilent Technologies)Sunil holds 19 year plus experience in the analytical field with major exposure to LC/GC with Single Quad, Triple Quad and high resolution (QToF) mass spectroscopy. Started career in Pharma R&amp;D as a scientist with hands on experience on high end instruments like LC/MS, XRD &amp; NMR. Developed &amp; published application notes using Chromatographic techniques on real world samples/issues at various levels.</blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: The Journey of Safer Science through Safer Labs

The Journey of Safer Science through Safer Labs

Agilent Safer Labs webinar covers lab safety practices, EHS risks, and solutions for safer and more efficient laboratory operations.

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