Recently I came across an amazing site which proved to be a single point reference for information on basics and applications of analytical techniques.The site has served to clear some of my doubts and misconceptions.I felt like sharing my views with others in the field so that they can also benefit from this comprehensive yet simple resource on modern day analytical techniques.
http://lab-training.com/ is an educational site whose content is designed specially keeping in mind the requirements of those who aspire for a career in industrial quality control or research in the areas of analytical chemistry applied to disciplines like pharmaceuticals, foods, cosmetics, forensics, polymers and plastics, petroleum and petrochemicals, geology and mining, archaeology, etc. A comprehensive range of application areas of analytical chemistry has been covered in the article 125 Job profiles for an Analytical Chemist.
For the benefit of all I decided to elaborate on the benefits offered by the site to sets of learners who are in different stages of their pursuit in learning and practice of analytical chemistry.
University and college students
Thousands and thousands of students pursuedisciplines such as chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, analytical chemistry, material sciences, geology,agricultural sciences,oceanographic studies and environmental science. All such courses are based on an understanding of the composition of man-made and naturally occurring materials. Knowledge of analysis techniques used for studies on composition of materials is an added asset which will further generate a keen interest in the subjects being taught in universities. The site lab-training.com will awaken the desire to know more and give a direction to students to chart their career avenues. The workplace requirements are lot different from what you might have learnt in university courses so lab- training.com brings out guidelines and useful tips which can prove beneficial to students at all levels of study and research.
Working professionals
A working professional consciously or subconsciously picks up a lot of new techniques, ideas and concepts each day. It is important to keep one’s mind open for such ideas. The day one begins to feel that I know everything and there is nothing new to learn is the day when you can mark the start of decline of your professional career. lab– training.com serves the purpose by providing working professionals opportunities to upgradetheir existing skills, knowledge and learn about new analysis techniques and application areas.
Unique features of lab – training.com
The training portal has been conceived and upgraded from time to time by experts in the field of laboratory testing of commercial products, laboratory management and analytical instrumentation. The unique features of the portal include:
Articles
Regular articles appear on concepts and applications of analytical techniques which all analytical scientists should be aware of.I believe that anyone regularly following these articles will never feel out of place in a laboratory environment.
Free courses
Free courses offer a brief introduction to popular analytical techniques which discuss the basics, system components and their role in providing results of high reliability and accuracy, applications and a set of common questions with answers that you are likely to face in job interviews
Paid Certificate courses
Paid Certificate courses cover the technique under a series of modules or steps which proceed in a logical sequence. Besides the main topic the course covers important aspects of laboratory operation such as methods search, time management, sourcing of supplies and consumables, installation planning, correct weighing andvolumetric measurement practices, good laboratory practices, advances in the technique and laboratory information management systems.
A series of illustrative videos guide you through the associated operation and laboratory practices. Besides you also get a unique opportunity of sharing your queries and opinions with experts and hundreds of registrants across the world through webinars and discussion forums.
In short lab–training.com is designed to raise your awareness of analytical techniques and their application and principles of laboratory management which can guarantee a steady career growth.