Lab Ergonomic Tip #5 from Mayo Clinic’s Laboratories

By Kelley Luedke • December 12, 2013

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In our fifth laboratory ergonomics tip, the Personalized Genomics Laboratory demonstrates a 96-channel pipetter that can pipette an entire plate. The pipetter replaced a labor-intensive and wrist-straining process. The multichannel pipette has improved associated laboratory processes and eliminated wrist strain-related issues.

Additional Resources:

• Lab Ergonomic Tip #1: Reducing wrist and hand strain
• Lab Ergonomic Tip #2: Lifting heavy or awkward objects
• Lab Ergonomic Tip #3: Removing caps or lids
• Lab Ergonomic Tip #4: Capping vials

Kelley Luedke

Kelley Luedke is a Marketing Channel Manager at Mayo Clinic Laboratories. She is the principle editor and writer of Insights and leads social media and direct marketing strategy. Kelley has worked at Mayo Clinic since 2013. Outside of work, you can find Kelley running, traveling, playing with her kitty, and exploring new foods.