The Chromatography Detective: Troubleshooting Tips & Tools for LC and LC/MS

What do you do when your chromatography suddenly changes or you’re not able to reproduce a method from, e.g. a pharmacopeia?
Isolating the source of the problem often requires investigation. This seminar looks at tips and tools to help you figure out what’s going on.
We will:
Discuss common chromatography problems like changes in pressure, peak shape, and retention
Look at how to identify the cause and whether it’s chemistry or hardware related
We will help you build a CSI (Chromatography Systems Investigation) kit full of tips plus parts that can help you troubleshoot and/or solve problems.
Presenter: Rita Steed (Application Engineer, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)
Rita Steed began supporting the LC column line for Agilent in 1999. As a Chromatography Specialist (first with Chromatography, Inc., then directly for Agilent), Rita worked on-site with researchers in Pharmaceutical and other industries presenting technical seminars and assisting researchers with troubleshooting and method development. Rita has over 20 years of Chromatography experience in the Biotechnology, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical industries. She has held positions in Research, Sales, and Technical Service. Rita has earned degrees in Microbiology and Life Sciences/Biochemistry. In her current position, she is an inside Application Engineer supporting LC columns.
