Our Mission

The Association of Laboratory MAnagers (ALMA), a nonprofit association since 1979, strives to enable managers of laboratory based organizations to become better leaders through conferences and workshops, and with opportunities to network and share ideas with peers from around the world.
Join Our Community It's Free!

Recent News and Articles

Signage at registration table

ALMA2023 Celebrated our 44th Annual Leadership Training Conference

Oct 29, 2023
ALMA Celebrates Successful44th Annual Leadership Training Conference For over 44 years, the Association of Laboratory Managers has been training laboratory managers to become better leaders. This year’s conference was held at the UNC Friday Conference Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, October 10-12, 2023. For the first time, the affordably priced conference ticket included two […]
Read More →
Gold key with a slip of paper printed with leadership

Do You Have This Key Leadership Skill? Are You Open to Learn?

Sep 20, 2023
Do You Have This Key Leadership Skill? Are You Open To Learn? A key leadership skill that isn’t talked about much but is one that employers often consider in deciding to promote someone on the management ladder is openness to learning. Since we work and live in an environment of continuous change, regardless of a […]
Read More →
Training and development on gray background and blue arrow

ALMA2023 Leadership Training & Development

Sep 11, 2023
Leadership Training & Development at ALMA2023 Have you thought about ways to improve your leadership skills? Interested in bringing it to the next level? As a lab manager, having a strong leadership foundation is important to support your success. That foundation includes a variety of critical skills, including vision, emotional intelligence, courage, coaching, decision-making, accountability, […]
Read More →
Testimonial in magnifying glass

ALMA Conference Testimonials

Aug 7, 2023
What are lab managers saying about ALMA Conferences? I continue to pick up tips, gain insight, and grow as a leader from my association with ALMA.  I really like the focus areas on laboratory and people management that ALMA conferences provide.  ALMA attracts a diverse range of laboratories in a wide range of specialties, and […]
Read More →
Hand typing on laptop

Fume Hood Certified Offers Free Online Course

Aug 5, 2023
Fume Hood Certified Offers Free Online Course ALMA Gold Sponsor, Fume Hood Certified, is offering their popular online course “Laboratory Fume Hoods Explained” at no cost to the ALMA Community. This holistic view of laboratory fume hoods and laboratory ventilation is a great resource for laboratory managers and staff. Use this link for more information […]
Read More →

Our Sponsors

We offer sponsors many ways to engage with our members including a linked logo display on our website, use of our ALMA Community email list of more than 2000, and free job posting on our Job Board Lisitings webpage.

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL

Recent Job Board Posts

Laboratory Manager, Biology

December 1, 2023

Laboratory Manager, Biology   About Western Kentucky University: Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered, applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906, WKU is the second largest undergraduate institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 15,035 students (29% […]

Laboratory Manager – Sorrells Lab

November 7, 2023

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) advances the discovery and sharing of scientific knowledge to benefit us all. As a biomedical research organization and philanthropy, HHMI supports a vibrant community of academic researchers, educators, students, and professionals. Together, we’re unlocking the fundamentals of biology and building an open, inclusive future for science.   The lab […]