Sampler vs. Employee

A user recently called and asked:

“How do I add a new associate as a sampler to the LIMS?”

You can simply use the Samplers screen on the Admin menu to add the new associate as a sampler. However, since the associate is a company employee, it is better to add the associate as an employee. Employee records in the LIMS include additional data tracking such as training and certifications. And all employees in the LIMS are also samplers. In fact, if you view all samplers in the Samplers screen you will see employees as well as samplers. When the [Change to Employee…] button is disabled on the Samplers screen, you will know that the currently listed sampler is also an employee.