About the Modern Analytical Laboratory Course

Time Training Center's 5-day/30-hour Modern Analytical Laboratory Course provides a comprehensive approach to managing, operating, and ensuring lab quality. It equips you with the skills to implement robust quality management systems, maintain safe operational environments, and ensure the reliability of instrumentation.

The course delves into internationally accepted standards, particularly ISO/IEC 17025:2017, which is crucial for global recognition and credibility in testing and calibration. The course covers lab accreditation, quality assurance, method validation, traceability, and environmental and safety practices to ensure reliable analytical results. You can also develop practical expertise in implementing standard operating procedures, improving measurement reliability, establishing calibration strategies, and selecting appropriate analytical methods within the framework of international quality compliance.

Our course combines theory and practical training to help professionals manage lab operations, ensure technical competence, and achieve international accreditation. It also prepares you to develop laboratories that are quality-driven and capable of consistently delivering reliable and valid analytical outcomes.

Modern Analytical Laboratory Course Objectives

​By the end of this Modern Analytical Laboratory: Management, Operations, Analytical Instrumentation, Equipment, Safety & Quality (ISO 17025) course, participants will be able to:​

• Understand and interpret laboratory quality management principles in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
• Appreciate the necessity and implementation of a structured quality system to ensure consistent, reliable, and valid analytical outcomes.
• Comprehend the significance of calibration methods and establish traceability to national or international measurement standards.
• Identify and evaluate key criteria for selecting suitable analytical methods based on scientific and operational requirements.
• Develop competence in analytical method validation and understand parameters such as accuracy, precision, detection limits, and linearity.
• Apply the ISO Guide and laboratory quality frameworks for method standardisation and accreditation readiness.
• Recognise and manage laboratory environmental factors, equipment influences, and operational conditions that affect measurement validity.
• Promote and adhere to internationally recognised safety standards and practices essential for laboratory operations.

Training Methodology

We employ a comprehensive and applied learning strategy, integrating theory with real-world implementation:

• 30% Conceptual Learning: Expert-led sessions on catalytic theory and engineering principles
• 20% Interactive Workshops: Group exercises, presentations, and technical discussion forums
• 30% Case-Based Learning: Industry-specific examples and troubleshooting scenarios
• 20% Technology Integration: Digital tools, simulations, and catalyst modeling applications

Note: Instructors may adjust the training approach to fit technical requirements or participant engagement levels.

Course Instructor

Our courses are delivered by highly qualified instructors with extensive experience in both industry and academia. With decades of hands-on expertise across a wide range of technical disciplines, our instructors are dedicated to providing high-quality, impactful training that equips participants with practical knowledge and skills they can immediately apply. Full instructor profiles are available upon request.

Course Fees

The course fee includes the following:

• Course Materials: Comprehensive participant materials, including lecture notes, slides, and case study documents. (Tablet or IPAD)
• Coffee/Tea: Provided on arrival and during morning and afternoon breaks to keep participants refreshed.
• Buffet Lunch: Served daily to ensure participants have an opportunity to network and recharge during lunch breaks.

Who Should Attend Our Modern Analytical Laboratory Course?

This training course is highly beneficial for professionals involved in the development, implementation, and maintenance of laboratory quality systems, including:

• Laboratory Managers and Supervisors
• Quality Assurance Officers and Compliance Specialists
• Analytical Chemists and Laboratory Scientists
• Laboratory Technicians and Analysts
• Chemical and Instrumentation Engineers
• Accreditation Coordinators and Internal Auditors
• Professionals working in testing, calibration, or research laboratories seeking ISO/IEC 17025 compliance

Modern Analytical Laboratory Course Outline

Module 1: Statistical Fundamentals in Analytical Laboratories

• Pre-test assessment of existing knowledge
• Repeatability and Reproducibility
• Optimization Design Techniques
• Outliers Testing and Statistical Rejection Criteria
• Detection Limits and Sensitivity
• Confidence Limits and Statistical Significance
• Standard Deviation and Measurement Uncertainty
• Errors in Quantitative Analysis and Their Impacts
• Standard Addition and Extrapolated Methods
• Analytical Concentration Calculations
• Correlation Coefficient and Data Interpretation
• Instrumental Calibration via Graph-Interpolated Methods
• Calibration Using External and Internal Standards
• Peak Area Evaluation and Analytical Accuracy

Module 2: Chromatographic Performance and Data Quality

• Column Resolution and Separation Efficiency
• Column Efficiency Metrics
• Selectivity and Specificity Factors
• Capacity Factor and Retention Time Analysis

Module 3: Measurement Practices and Reporting Accuracy

• Fundamentals of Laboratory Measurements
• Analytical Data Reporting and Compliance
• Interpretation of Results within the Context of Standards

Module 4: Introduction to Laboratory Quality and Accreditation

• Overview of Laboratory Quality Concepts
• Importance and Objectives of Laboratory Accreditation
• Benefits of ISO/IEC 17025 Compliance

Module 5: ISO/IEC 17025 Quality Management Requirements

• Organizational Structure and Roles
• Establishing and Maintaining a Quality System
• Document Control and Record Management
• Review of Contracts and Client Requirements
• Subcontracting, Procurement, and Supplier Evaluation
• Ensuring Client Satisfaction and Handling Complaints
• Nonconforming Work Identification and Control
• Improvement Processes and Corrective/Preventive Actions
• Internal Audits and Management Reviews

Module 6: ISO/IEC 17025 Technical Requirements

• Personnel Competence and Training
• Laboratory Accommodation and Environmental Conditions
• Test Methods Selection, Verification, and Validation
• Equipment Calibration, Maintenance, and Performance
• Measurement Traceability and Reference Standards
• Sampling Procedures and Sample Handling
• Quality Control Practices and Statistical Monitoring
• Test and Calibration Reporting Requirements

Module 7: Laboratory Quality Control and Analytical Best Practices

• Sample Quality and Sample Preparation
• Analytical Manipulation Techniques
• Analytical Method Selection and Suitability
• Chemical Reagents and Glassware Integrity
• Equipment Maintenance and Performance Checks
• Instrumental Techniques and Calibration Protocols
• Method Preparation, Optimization, and Validation
• Functions of Laboratory Quality Management Systems
• Preparing for and Achieving Laboratory Accreditation

Module 8: Capstone and Assessment

• Review of Core Topics and Key Learnings
• Final Group Discussion and Q&A
• Post-Test Evaluation
• Certificate Presentation

Course Completion Certificate

Upon completing your course at Time Training Center, you will be awarded an official Course Completion Certificate, recognizing your achievement and the skills you've gained. This certificate validates your expertise and reflects the high standards of training you've undergone.