
Scott D. Hanton, PhD, is the editorial director of Lab Manager. He spent 30 years as a research chemist, lab manager, and business leader at Air Products and Intertek. He earned a BS in chemistry from Michigan State University and a PhD in physical chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Scott is an active member of ACS, ASMS, and ALMA. Scott married his high school sweetheart, and they have one son. Scott is motivated by excellence, happiness, and kindness. He most enjoys helping people and solving problems. Away from work Scott enjoys working outside in the yard, playing strategy games, and coaching youth sports. He can be reached at shanton@labmanager.com.
Articles by Scott D. Hanton, PhD
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New Technologies for the Lab Highlighted at the 2026 Executive War College
Innovative automation, instruments, and software enable clinical labs to deliver for patients|4 min read
Renowned Analytical Conference Set for US Premiere
Analytica is bringing their powerful approach to building community to Columbus, OH, in September 2025Updated |3 min read
Improved Interviewing Techniques Build Stronger Teams
To get better results, design the lab interview process around candidate attitude|4 min read
How to Deliver a Great Job Interview
Proper preparation can reduce anxiety and improve success in job interviews|3 min read
Innovative Automated Urinalysis
Automation can provide a solution to the biggest challenges in urinalysis testingSponsored by
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Novel Complex Cell Manufacturing
Challenges and critical considerations for the manufacturing of cellular therapies|4 min read
Strategies to Improve Lab Staff Retention
How to build stronger working relationships that will ultimately reduce staff turnover|5 min read
10 Types of Cognitive Biases That Can Impact Decision-Making in the Lab
To make objective, data-driven decisions to benefit the lab, managers need to be educated about the different types of cognitive biases and seek mechanisms to offset them|3 min read
The Need for Precise, Accurate, and Sensitive COVID-19 Tests
Test kits on the market vary drastically in their limits of detectionPage 1 of 1












