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Despite ongoing advances in pharmaceutical safety, laboratories remain full of work hazards. Laboratory workers are exposed to corrosive substances and transmissible viruses and bacteria. In addition to adhering to standard safety regulations, such as posting a lab safety equipment list of mandatory items, laboratories can implement cutting-edge solutions to reduce risks. Containment Improvements Containment safety came into focus in the past decade due to the introduction of highly potent active pharmaceutical ingredients (HPAPIs)  into the supply chain. HPAPIs can induce biological reactions in very small amounts and short exposure times. More than 40% of modern drugs are HPAPIs. These molecules have increased the likelihood of unintended exposure to fine chemicals and substances d...

If you grew up dreaming of working in a lab, you’re not alone. It just looks cool, right? You have a quiet room with all the general laboratory supplies you need and a task. You may be testing something again and again, or you might be finding out what happens when you combine chemicals. In a lab, you could be looking at samples, working with hazardous waste, or studying the biology of a particular animal. There is no shortage of careers where you work in a lab. If you think lab life could be your calling, below are five careers that require you to work in a lab. Chemist Chemists are probably the most common career that takes place mostly in a lab. You can picture it now. A white-coated worker is pouring liquids from beaker to beaker. In high school, chemistry class was fun for a lot...

Neurosurgeons are some of the most well-respected professionals in our social landscape. Every day, these medical specialists lend their skills and training to help people solve problems in their daily lives that most of us can’t even dream of. The highly technical approaches and surgical precision that make these medical practitioners invaluable in the world of modern medicine provide a major draw for those thinking of entering into the medical field themselves. Of course, speaking with admissions counselors is the first step to becoming a neurosurgeon, or any other kind of medical professional in hospital or medical practice settings. A college admissions counselor can help you tailor your application package to the specific admissions requirements at your preferred colleges. Adm...

There are lots of advantages to running an independent pharmaceutical company, including the fact that they are much more agile than the big corporations in terms of making changes to their strategy. Independent pharmaceutical businesses can also deliver a much more personalized service for your local community, which is a big attraction for a lot of people. Of course, competing with those corporations is intimidating, especially when you consider the amount of money they can throw into their marketing. However, with the right strategy, some creativity, and plenty of determination, success is absolutely possible. This guide outlines some key tips to help you grow your small independent pharmaceutical company. Support and nurture your team Your staff are the heart and soul of your pha...

Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, essential workers on the frontline like healthcare professionals, grocery store workers, and public transportation drivers have received a great deal of praise from the American people. The idea that they’re willing to risk their lives to serve their communities during a time of crisis is honorable, to say the least. While they certainly deserve all the acknowledgments and praise, a commonly overlooked group of professionals are laboratory workers.  Pathologists, medical researchers, medical technicians, genetic counselors, and other laboratory personnel work tirelessly every day to fight the coronavirus pandemic on all fronts for the greater good. Despite the riskiness of working directly with this vicious and sometimes deadly virus, th...