Navigating Change: Steering Environmental Laboratories Through Transformation Without Losing Our CompassBest Management Practices for Environmental Laboratories
Oral Presentation
Prepared by E. Turner1, K. Dusablon2
1 - Eurofins Environment Testing (USA), 2425 New Holland Pike, Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
2 - Eurofins Environment Testing, , , United States
Contact Information: [email protected]; 781-710-9664
ABSTRACT
In today’s fast-evolving world, environmental laboratories stand at the crossroads of science, regulation, and technology. From emerging analytical techniques to shifting regulatory landscapes and growing sustainability demands, change is no longer an occasional event — it’s the new normal. But how do we ensure that these waves of change strengthen rather than destabilize our commitment to accuracy, compliance, and environmental stewardship?
This presentation explores the art and science of change management within the unique ecosystem of an environmental laboratory. We’ll journey through real-world scenarios — from integrating cutting-edge instrumentation to transitioning toward greener operations — and uncover strategies that harmonize innovation with integrity. Attendees will gain insight into practical frameworks for planning, communicating, and embedding change while safeguarding data quality, regulatory compliance, and team morale. Thoughtful change management can transform uncertainty into opportunity, helping environmental laboratories not just survive but thrive in a dynamic future.
Primary author and speaker: Elizabeth Turner, Eurofins Environment Testing
Co-author: Kristine Dusablon, Eurofins Environment Testing
