An ounce of prevention: How good laboratory practice minimizes GC downtime

Columns, run conditions, and temperature programs are critical to good chromatography, but so is a well-maintained gas chromatography (GC) instrument. GCs depend on regular maintenance to keep seals tight and pathways inert if you want to consistently produce the best data.

In this webinar, Dr. Mark Badger, Senior Product Manager GC Accessories at Restek Corporation, will cover three critical GC maintenance topics: reducing contamination, best practices for replacing parts, and key steps to optimize your applications.

Key learning objectives

• Discover how to take a comprehensive approach to routine GC maintenance
• Learn how to identify and prevent sources of contamination
• Discover how to identify best practices for the installation and replacement of parts
• Explore steps to optimize your applications

Who should attend?

Lab directors, scientists, method developers, analysts, and technicians interested in the maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimal performance of GC systems.

Presenter: Dr. Mark Badger (Restek Corporation)

Dr. Mark Badger, the Senior Product Manager GC Accessories, has been with Restek Corporation since 2002. He has had several roles within the organization: R&D, new product development and technical support, and domestic and international sales. An analytical chemist by training, his academic career was focused on applied hydrocarbon process technology. After obtaining his PhD from Staffordshire University, UK, Mark worked for the Energy Institute at The Pennsylvania State University for six years.

Presenter: Ellen Simms (Assistant Editor, SelectScience)

Ellen studied biological sciences at the University of the West of England, UK, before completing a master's in epidemiology from the University of Bristol. As a member of the Editorial team, she now plays an integral role in shaping the content on SelectScience.