Science & Research
Laboratory Science skills assessment
Laboratory scientists generate the data that decisions rest on. This scorecard covers technique, accuracy, documentation, instruments, safety and quality so labs can compare staff and demonstrate competency for accreditation.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 6 starting levels
The 12 Laboratory Science skills you can score
These are the default Laboratory Science skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every researcher, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Sample Preparation and Handling
Prepares and handles samples correctly to avoid contamination and loss.
Analytical Technique and Accuracy
Performs measurements accurately and reproducibly to method.
Instrument Operation and Calibration
Operates, calibrates and troubleshoots laboratory instruments.
Laboratory Documentation
Records observations and results clearly, accurately and on time.
Quality Control and Accreditation
Applies QC procedures and meets accreditation requirements.
Data Analysis and Interpretation
Analyses results and identifies anomalies.
Laboratory Safety
Handles chemicals, biological materials and waste safely.
Method Development and Validation
Develops and validates analytical methods so they give accurate, reproducible results.
Troubleshooting
Investigates unexpected results and instrument problems methodically and finds the cause.
Time and Workload Management
Plans experiments and prioritises tasks to meet deadlines across several projects.
Reporting Results
Reports results clearly and correctly.
Continuous Improvement
Suggests efficiency and quality improvements.
Levels included with Laboratory Science
Laboratory Science starts with 6 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Seniority Level” for science & research, so researchers can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Student
- Research Assistant
- Scientist
- Senior Scientist
- Group Leader
- Director
How Laboratory Science works in SkillScorer
Score
Each researcher in a lab is scored on the Laboratory Science skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank researchers, compare two side by side, or compare your labs against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Laboratory Science skills need attention. Reports also follow each group leader's lab.
Laboratory Science scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Laboratory Science scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Laboratory Science scorecard covers 12 skills: Sample Preparation and Handling, Analytical Technique and Accuracy, Instrument Operation and Calibration, Laboratory Documentation, Quality Control and Accreditation, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Laboratory Safety, Method Development and Validation, Troubleshooting, Time and Workload Management, Reporting Results and Continuous Improvement. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are researchers scored in Laboratory Science?
Every researcher is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one lab and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Laboratory Science?
Laboratory Science starts with these levels (called “Seniority Level” in the app): Student, Research Assistant, Scientist, Senior Scientist, Group Leader and Director. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Laboratory Science skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In science & research the app talks about researchers, labs and group leaders, and you can change any of those words too.
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