Lab balances might sit more in the background for biologists, especially relative to chemists and physicists, but their importance should not be underestimated. Aside from being absolutely integral to pharmacological studies and pharmaceutical development, accurate balance performance is essential to the consistent development and production of excipients, buffers, medias, and other solutions that keep life science labs running smoothly day after day.
Dirk Ahlbrecht is the Head of Product Management Lab Weighing at Sartorius Lab Products and Services. Currently based in Göttingen, Germany, Ahlbrecht has over 30 years of experience in the lab balance business and has held various positions in service, sales, marketing, and product management during his tenure with Sartorius. Ahlbrecht and his team of product managers oversees the development and life-cycle-management of Sartorius’ global lab weighing portfolio.
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