Perspectives on the personnel management in the medical research laboratory during the national prevention of COVID-19 outbreak

Objective The domestic and global spread of COVID-19 raised severe challenges to the management of the medical research labs, as well as postgraduate students. To deal with this challenge, we should make thorough and careful adjustment in the management to effectively prevent the spread of COVID-19 at workplace while at the same time, make sure the research work also performed well. Methods By using literature review, comprehensive comparison analysis and summarization, we discussed the characteristics, urgency and importance of effective management of the research work and postgraduate students for the prevention of COVID-19 in the medical laboratory. After analyzing the challenges and difficulties facing the threat of COVID-19, a targeted strategy for the personnel management in the medical laboratory was proposed. Results During the outbreak of COVID-19, the management of a medical laboratory needs to be more rigorous and standardized. We should also consolidate the laboratory safety training, especially the personal prevention against COVID-19. Information technology-based approaches should be applied to popularize the information and increase communication. Conclusions The perspective and approach suggested in this paper will not only help to strengthen and improve the management of medical research lab and postgraduate students during the outbreak of COVID-19, but also will provide reference for other lab managers in future possible emergency situations. Key words: Medical research lab; Medical research postgraduate students; Lab management; COVID-19