Columns | Column: Incognito

Incognito thinks about falsifying scientific data and the consequences of quality commitment.

Incognito espouses the benefits of a rigorous testing procedure in the workplace.

Incognito believes that taking some time to step back and look at the broader picture could make your laboratory perform more efficiently and effectively.

Incognito ruminates on the value of setting up a method from scratch.

Well, the vacation is over and I've certainly come back down to earth with a bump!

Incognito reflects on the ups and downs of 2012 so far.

Incognito educates on estimating pH!

Incognito expresses his concern about the diminishing supplies of helium and its rising cost.

Are you plagued by the phrase, 'I just haven't had time...?' Incognito asks how much more productive we would be if only we had the time.

Ask yourself a simple question. Do you know the structure or any of the physical properties of the analyte(s) from your most recent analysis? If the answer is yes, award yourself a self-congratulatory point. If no, why on earth not?

Incognito asks how 'fit for purpose' are your system suitability tests?

Incognito laments the lack of knowledge of some analytical scientists and calls for more opportunities for professional development in 2012.

'Training' means different things to different people in various working environments. Done well, it can be the bedrock of a successful laboratory; conversely it can be the undoing of whole organizations.

Incognito employs a new preparation strategy and reflects on the positives and negatives of the event.