Training Programs

Bridge the Gap. Shape Stronger, Smarter People

Training Services

We are a recognized provider of high quality, flexible training in analytical science designed to provide maximum impact on student knowledge and effectiveness in the laboratory. Our training events ensure that every attendee is developed to their maximum potential using modern laboratory instrumentation and cutting edge theory.

Through our training and consulting services, we help you focus on your core line of business. Programmes are tailor made for your people, relevant to your company and your particular needs

Why Spectralab Training

Quality training with competitive pricing – helping you achieve results within your budget
A local trainer to you – we have full country coverage
Consultative approach – we take time to understand your business and real needs
Training partnership – always with the long term in mind, seeking to add value to our clients
Broad range of services – for employees and managers at all levels
Deliver training in a fun, interactive and engaging way – to help achieve the skills, confidence and behavioural change needed
Innovation and creativity – in our training materials and methodologies

Benefits You Get

Bridge the Gap. Get qualified: Gain much needed practical knowledge required in the industry.
Knowledge that empowers you: Stand out from the rest. Get the correct skills and the latest know-how, from experienced industry leaders.
Capability to shape stronger, smarter people: We empower your people with the capability to enhance systems, reduce risks, minimise waste, streamline processes and ultimately improve your bottom line.
Innovation for a competitive edge: We give your people the capability and the confidence to drive innovation; improving products, services, systems and your customers’ experience. Sharpen your competitive edge.
To do more with less: The latest approaches, information and insights to enable your people to discover ways to do more with less. All for a leaner, fitter, stronger organisation.

Our Courses

Food Safety

Quality Management Systems

Continuous Improvement
Document Control
Root Cause Analysis
Audits and Auditing
Kaizen

Consultancy

Our consultancy services provide support when you don’t have the time or the know-how to implement new solutions, solve problems or improve laboratory performance. We work alongside you making recommendations and advising best practises, ensuring you gain a better appreciation and understanding and get real return on investment.

We consult at our own laboratory or yours and offer in-sourcing services where your own resources are limited.

Laboratory Audit: ISO 17025 preparedness (gap audit);
Developing Best Practice and Ways of Working
Improving and Transferring Methods
Improving laboratory Productivity
Method Development Support
Method Troubleshooting
Optimizing Instrument Use
SOP and Protocol Writing
Vendor Relationship Management / Instrument Sourcing and Demo services
Technical Support Services
HPLC & GC Column Recommendation Service
HPLC Column Equivalent Service
Chromatogram Troubleshooting
Application Support
Instrument Troubleshooting
Method Validation and Verification

Laboratory Practice

Good Laboratory Practice
The Basics of Laboratory glassware
Sampling and Sample Preparation
Understanding ISO 17025:2017
Internal auditing
Root cause analysis
Basic Statistical Methods for Laboratory Analysts
Statistical Method Validation for Test Laboratories
Calibration and Regression Analysis for Analytical Chemists
The Fundamentals of Measurement Uncertainty in Analytical Chemistry Good

HPLC Courses

This course discusses the basic concepts and operation of HPLC. It includes laboratory exercises to introduce the important parameters of HPLC.

Fundamental HPLC: Basic theory and principles of HPLC
The HPLC instrument: Its parts and functions
HPLC Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Practical HPLC Troubleshooting and Maintenance
HPLC Method Development
Qualitative and quantitative analysis
Practical HPLC Method Development

GC Courses

This course discusses the basic concepts and operation of GC. Practical sessions on the basic operation of GC are included.

Fundamental GC: Basic theory and principles
GC Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Practical GC Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Practical GC Method Development
The GC instrument: Its parts and functions
Qualitative and quantitative analysis

Spectroscopic Techniques

This course discusses the basic concepts and operation of spectroscopic instruments.

Flame and Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption and Emission (FAE, FAA, GFAA),
Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES),
Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS),
Ultraviolet-visible Spectroscopy (UV-Vis),
Infrared Spectroscopy (IR),
Molecular Mass Spectrometry,
Raman Spectroscopy

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About Us

We are a full service analytical testing laboratory located in Nairobi that serves Water, Food and Beverages, Feed, Environmental, Agriculture and Geotechnical sectors