Monthly plans: cancel before your next month starts
Annual plans: 2 months free, full refund within 14 days
We reply to applications within 48 hours
No payment is taken on this website
Who it is for
Mentorship is for people and teams who want steady, structured support between courses and on the way to an assessment. You bring your real work: the SOP you are writing, the audit you are planning, the nonconformity you need to close. Your mentor helps you get it right.
Laboratory scientists and technologists moving into quality roles
Quality officers and quality managers preparing a laboratory for assessment
Supervisors and managers who want structured guidance on accreditation requirements
Professionals planning the next step in their career or a professional certification
Goals and areas of support
You set the agenda. Typical focus areas are:
Quality management systems (ISO 15189)
Internal auditing and CAPA
Accreditation preparation and assessor readiness
Documentation, SOPs and document control
Biosafety and risk management
Technical practice and method validation
Career progression and professional certification planning
How mentorship works
Apply
Tell us your role, your goal and the area where you want support.
Review and reply
We review each application and reply by email to discuss fit, availability and program details.
Start
We agree a start period, your first session and a plan for the months ahead.
Session format
Live video sessions
Frequency
Lab Pro: 2 x 45 min one-to-one a month. Lab Team: 2 x 90 min group and 1 x 45 min one-to-one a month.
Fee
Lab Pro: USD 75 a month. Lab Team: USD 300 a month for up to 5 people.
What is included
Included
Scheduled sessions with your mentor: one-to-one, or as a team on Lab Team
A development plan agreed at the start and reviewed every quarter
Feedback on your own documents, audits and improvement work during sessions
Questions between sessions, answered within 2 working days
Not included
Consulting services, documentation written for your laboratory, or on-site audits
Any certification, examination or accreditation decision. These remain with the relevant external bodies.
Mentors are experienced laboratory quality specialists. Your mentor is introduced when your application is accepted.
Questions
Does mentorship lead to a certification or accreditation?
No. Mentorship supports your preparation and development. Professional certification is awarded by certifying bodies and laboratory accreditation by accreditation bodies after their own assessment.
Is this for teams or institutions?
Yes. Elmenta Lab Team covers up to 5 members of one laboratory for USD 300 per month: two 90-minute group sessions a month, a monthly one-to-one for your quality lead and a quarterly progress report for the laboratory director. For more than 5 people we send a quote. For classroom training of a whole team, every course can also be delivered in-house.
What does it cost?
Elmenta Lab Pro (individual) is USD 75 per person per month, or USD 750 per person per year. Elmenta Lab Team is USD 300 per month or USD 3,000 per year for up to 5 people. We confirm your plan when we reply to your application; no payment is taken on this website.
How do I cancel?
Monthly plans: tell us before your next month starts and no further invoice is sent. Annual plans come with 2 months free, and a full refund if you cancel within 14 days of your first session.
I have taken an Elmenta course. Is there an offer?
Yes. Our quarterly courses include your first month of Elmenta Lab Pro free. Quote your course registration reference when you apply.
Apply for mentorship
Four short steps. We review every application personally and reply by email. No payment is taken on this website.