Column: Incognito

"Incognito” provides a sometimes controversial viewpoint on developments, trends, and factors affecting those working in separation science.

Computer-Assisted Down-Skilling

August 04, 2021

Is it time to get back to the fundamentals of analytical chemistry? Incognito thinks the time is nigh.

Analytical Laboratory Training: Far From Ideal!

April 06, 2021

Incognito considers the future of laboratory training, questions the quality of current practices, and assesses the “easy wins” that can be learned across industries.

Laboratory Working in a Post‐COVID Era

February 01, 2021

Incognito asks what the COVID lockdowns have taught us, and discusses how the lessons learned can shape the future of working and work-spaces, post-pandemic.

How Does Your Laboratory Measure Up On Glassdoor?

December 10, 2019

What does a best-in-class laboratory workplace look like?

The Road to a Successful Contract Research Organization (CRO) Relationship

October 08, 2019

Incognito navigates the potentially precarious path to a successful relationship with a contract research organization (CRO).

How Much Longer Can Chromatography Last?

August 06, 2019

Incognito is thinking long-term. Is there scope for hope in the future?

Need a New Instrument to Innovate?

June 01, 2019

Calling all innovators (or anyone seeking to justify a new instrument purchase)!

The Rise of the Robots

April 09, 2019

Evolve or die!

Tips to Boost Your Trace Analysis Skills

February 06, 2019

Incognito recalls the words of wisdom from an “old-school” supervisor who mentored him on the art of effective trace analysis.

Talking About Your Generation

December 17, 2018

Incognito scrutinizes the behaviour of baby boomers and Generation X, Y, and Z in the laboratory. What do they want from the workplace?