Archive for April 2024
The 2 Types of Remote Work Environment
We’ve all seen a lot of articles in the last few years about the pros and cons of the remote work environment. Regardless of whether they’re written by someone who is happier and more productive working from home, or by someone who insists everyone simply must be forced back into the office, I have noticed…
Read MoreJulia Kobel: Employee Spotlight
Today’s Employee Spotlight is on Julia Kobel, one of our talented medical writers. Read our Q&A with her below. Where are you from? Lexington, MA How long have you worked at Synterex? 6 years What is your favorite thing about the company? It’s a small company, so everything is much more personal. My colleagues are…
Read MoreTicklish Rats and the 3Rs of Animal Testing
Interested in becoming a Certified Rat Tickler? It’s not a joke; the certification is offered through Purdue University (Indiana, USA), and it can be important for laboratory animal welfare as well as improving the ease of handling rats used in research. I first learned about rat tickling at a lab animal conference I attended years…
Read MoreRegulatory project management: keeping things on track
Writing is often thought of as a solitary task. An author sits in a quiet, isolated environment, plugging away with their thoughts. With regulatory writing, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Instead, it’s often a chaotic mix of emailing colleagues, coordinating timelines, and managing input from stakeholders. As a medical writer or project manager…
Read MoreHow’s your posture? (Head, shoulders, knees and toes)
By Karen Cross Simple reminders to sit up straight, stand tall, stretch and be aware of body alignment Many side effects can result from poor posture: shoulder, neck and back pain, circulation issues, dizziness and even depression, to name a few. You can avoid injuries and unnecessary doctor visits and save your time and money…
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