Sartorius Pipetting Academy
A structured ISO 9001–certified pipetting training program designed to help laboratory professionals improve accuracy, precision, and ergonomics in everyday pipetting tasks.
About this program
This course covers proper techniques, pipette maintenance and calibration, and best practices for ISO 8655:2022 compliant pipetting. You’ll learn practical tips and tricks to reduce error, avoid contamination, and work more efficiently in routine and demanding applications.
As an ISO 9001–certified pipetting training program, Sartorius Pipetting Academy ensures consistently high training standards delivered by certified trainers helping your laboratory staff meet internal SOPs, accreditation requirements, and global quality guidelines.
Overview
- Trainings: 10
- Level: Beginner to advanced
- Format: In-person & online
- Certificate: On completion
- Last updated: 2025
What you will learn
- Understand the essentials of pipetting and liquid handling fundamentals
- Apply correct and safe pipetting techniques for reproducible results
- Perform pipette maintenance and calibration procedures according to standards
- Use ergonomic pipetting practices to reduce strain in daily work
- Master pipetting for demanding applications such as qPCR, cell culture, and microvolume assays
Pipetting academy trainings (10)
The Pipette Academy offers a range of pipetting courses, from beginner to advanced levels combining various methods and putting it into practice, these courses offer practical tips for everyday lab work. Our training content is continuously updated and new trainings are regularly introduced to meet evolving lab needs.
Browse the trainings below to find the ones that best fit your lab's needs and request pricing. All trainings are available in-person hands-on and virtual, with options to customize training packages tailored to your lab are also available upon request.
Pipetting Training
Fundamentals of Pipetting
This training provides an introduction to the essentials of pipetting and liquid handling. It includes equipment selection, core pipetting techniques, lab ergonomics, and daily pipette maintenance. If you are new to pipetting or looking to strengthen your foundation, this is the right starting point.
Beginner | 30m-60m
Pipetting Training
Ergonomics in Pipetting
This training provides an understanding of ergonomic risk factors in laboratory and pipetting work. It includes guidance on selecting the right tools, adopting correct working postures, and building sustainable lab habits. If you are looking to protect your health and reduce strain in daily lab work, this training is for you.
Beginner | 30m-60m
Pipetting Training
Advanced Pipetting Techniques
This training provides a comprehensive overview of advanced pipetting techniques and precision factors. It includes error identification, technique impact analysis, and tool selection for different liquids and conditions. If you want to achieve consistently accurate and reproducible pipetting results, this training will take your skills further.
Intermediate | 30m-60m
Pipetting Training
Pipetting Standards and Maintenance
This training provides an in-depth look at pipetting standards, regulations, and maintenance programs. It includes guidance on defining a maintenance program per ISO 8655, handling pipettes as precision instruments, and ensuring reliable performance. If your laboratory needs to meet regulatory requirements and maintain calibration standards, this training is essential.
Intermediate | 30m-60m
Pipetting Training
Pipette Qualification and Re-qualification
This training provides training on pipette user qualification in line with ISO 8655:2022 Part 10. It includes qualification and re-qualification procedures, best pipetting practices, and guidance on supporting data quality, user safety, and regulatory compliance. All participants receive an approved certificate that supports laboratory quality systems and audits.
Advanced | 30m-60m
Pipetting Training
Working With Electronic Pipettes and Optimized Workflows
This training provides a practical guide to electronic pipette functions, features, and digital workflows. It includes feature optimization, accuracy tips, and workflow strategies to speed up and streamline your pipetting tasks. If you are switching to electronic pipettes or want to get more out of your existing setup, this training is for you.
Intermediate | 30m-60m
Pipetting Training
Best Practices for Working With Proteins
This training provides specialized pipetting guidance for protein work. It includes techniques for handling high-concentration samples and ensuring the quality and yield of your samples. If you work regularly with proteins and want to maximize biological activity and sample integrity, this training is for you.
Advanced | 30m-60m
Pipetting Training
Pipetting Practices for Working With Nucleic Acid
This training provides best practices for pipetting in DNA and RNA workflows. It includes contamination prevention strategies, sample quality maintenance, and guidance on the key factors that affect your results. If you work with nucleic acids, this training will help you achieve more reliable outcomes.
Advanced | 30m-60m
Pipetting Training
Pipetting Techniques for Cell Culture Applications
This training provides pipetting guidance tailored to cell culture environments. It includes contamination prevention, specialized techniques, and an overview of the factors that impact cell culture results. If you work in a cell culture lab and want to improve the consistency and quality of your work, this training is the right choice.
Advanced | 30m-60m
Pipetting Training
Best Practices for Cell-Based Sample Preparation
This training provides practical strategies for cell-based sample preparation in Incucyte or iQue workflows. It includes variability reduction techniques, smart pipetting practices, and guidance on improving cell health and workflow efficiency. If you work with cell-based assays and want more consistent results, this training is for you.
Advanced | 30m-60m
Frequently asked questions
The Sartorius Pipetting Academy is an ISO 9001-certified training program for laboratory professionals seeking to master pipetting techniques, improve pipetting accuracy, and ensure ISO 8655:2022 compliance. Our modules provide virtual and hands-on practice to enhance data quality, ergonomics, and lab safety.
Yes! Our Qualification and Re-qualification module provide ISO 8655:2022 Part 10–compliant certification.
- Beginner pipettors learning basics of pipetting
- Experienced lab technicians refining advanced pipetting techniques
- Quality managers ensuring pipetting standards and maintenance compliance
- Cell culture specialists mastering pipetting in cell culture applications
- Professionals needing pipette qualification and re-qualification per ISO 8655:2022 Part 10
Pipette training is essential for ensuring reliable results, preventing wasted reagents, and avoiding failed experiments. Proper pipetting training ensures gravimetric accuracy, reproducible data, and ISO 8655:2022 compliance. Without training, even high-end pipettes can underperform due to inconsistent technique.
Pipetting ergonomics training prevents repetitive strain injuries and reduces thumb and wrist pain, helping maintain productivity. Academy ergonomics modules teach proper thumb position, pipetting angle, and workstation setup to enable pain-free pipetting during long sessions.
Pipetting standards and maintenance training ensures pipette calibration accuracy as required by ISO 8655:2022. Learn preventive maintenance schedules, OQ/PQ protocols, and gravimetric testing to maximize pipette lifespan and maintain data integrity.
Unmaintained pipettes can lead to repeat experiments, wasted reagents, regulatory findings, and invalid research data. Regular pipette maintenance training prevents costly downtime and ensures traceable measurements.
Completers receive an ISO 9001–certified Pipetting Academy certificate documenting their training in specific modules. Qualification modules provide ISO 8655:2022 Part 10 competence certificates for regulatory compliance.
- Reduction in pipetting errors and repeat testing
- Improved ergonomics, reducing repetitive strain injuries
- ISO 8655:2022 compliance for quality systems
- Faster workflows through optimized techniques
- Certified documentation for laboratory audits