Applied Liquid Handling Boot Camp

Enter into a rewarding professional career by acquiring the necessary skills in liquid handling to accelerate the scientific discovery process.

This course is designed for:

• Individuals who have completed an undergraduate degree in a science-related field
• Anyone looking to upskill to a full-time lab position
• Graduate students and post-docs looking to explore a hands-on career in lab automation and drug discovery

This comprehensive course will prepare you for an entry-level position in the growing lab automation and liquid handling field. The course allows for hands-on training on a variety of lab equipment, as well as gold-standard classroom instruction and significant peer group interaction.

• Pre-program and post-program knowledge assessments
• An introductory self-paced online learning program before the in-person event
• A two-day in-person program (approximately one-day classroom with interactive learning modules and one day in an actual lab)
• A glossary of terms, quizzes, interactive exercises and resource materials
• Wrap-up online learning program
• Select office hours with members of our expert faculty for clarification and follow-up
• Certificate of completion

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This program is a perfect opportunity to upskill your organization's newly hired or incumbent workers.

This course is ideal for:

• Those who have graduated with a science-related undergraduate degree or are in their first lab position
• Those looking to excel as an Automated Liquid Handling Specialist or Technician position in a lab
• Graduate students and post-docs looking to explore a hands-on career in lab automation and drug discovery

This comprehensive course will prepare participants for an entry-level position in the growing lab automation and liquid handling field. The course allows for hands-on training on a variety of lab equipment, as well as gold-standard classroom instruction and significant peer group interaction.

• Pre- and post- knowledge assessments
• Self-paced e-learning (online module)
• Two-day in-person program (one-day classroom with interactive learning modules; one day in lab)
• Includes quizzes, interactive activities and downloadable resources
• Glossary of terms and visual glossary with examples of equipment and instruments
• Final self-paced e-learning module highlighting critical elements of the program
• Certificate of completion

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Hotel Options

Carnegie Mellon University has compiled a selection of nearby hotels to assist participants of the Liquid Handling Boot Camp. Some hotels included in this list offer a discounted rate to CMU visitors. Rates may vary.

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Airport and Ground Transportation
From Carnegie Mellon’s website:
Pittsburgh International Airport is serviced by 14 airlines and offers nonstop service to more than 50 U.S. cities. You can then rent a car or use one of the available bus or car service options to get to campus or your hotel. The airport is an approximate 45-minute drive to campus.

Tip: Pittsburgh has many tunnels, bridges and construction zones that may slow travel to and from the airport. If you are visiting campus in the morning, you are encouraged to fly to Pittsburgh the day before your visit.

Parking
East Campus Garage
5040 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213
East Campus Garage is the most conveniently located campus parking option for course attendees.

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If you are taking a rideshare or taxi, the drop-off is at Gates Hillman Complex, 4902 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213.