The staffing agency model has become an increasingly popular way for companies to gain a competitive edge in the life science labor market. By partnering with a staffing agency that specializes in the scientific industry, companies can access a larger and more qualified talent pool, allowing them to fill critical positions quickly and easily. This article will identify five key benefits of using scientific staffing agencies to make the most informed decision about your workforce management strategy.
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After asking
how much does a LIMS cost, the next most pressing question that potential clients have is, how long will a LIMS implementation take? The short answer is that a laboratory information management system (LIMS) implementation can take anywhere from a couple of months to a year or more. The long answer, considering your individual situation, is in this blog post.
There are approaches that any lab or organization can take to help a LIMS implementation be successful and stick to a defined schedule.
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“Life finds a way.” Okay, maybe Ian Malcolm didn’t have algae in mind when he uttered those infamous words. But with harmful algal blooms increasing worldwide every year, the microscopic organisms are making as dramatic an impact as a tyrannosaurus rex (or indo-raptor, for that matter). Humans are directly in the crosshairs of these toxic blooms. And that means stepping up the game in your lab. If your water testing LIMS isn’t prepped for the coming onslaught, it might be time for an upgrade.
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The manufacturing and delivery of cell therapies share similar attributes of processing which distinguishes them from pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical products. They require end-to-end visibility that ensures chain of custody, identity, and condition.
This impacts various aspects of the process including the quality management, LIMS and MES solutions leveraged in these organizations. In this blog we discuss the unique requirements.
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What do ADMET studies provide to drug developers? A critical piece in drug discovery and development is conducting DMPK (Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics) studies, often referred to as ADMET (Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Elimination, Toxicity) studies. These studies help to determine the viability of a drug candidate by answering these key questions...
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Sometimes, when you’re trying to come up with a better way to solve a challenge, it can help to step back and consider the situation from a new vantage point. We did this when we were building our new product — Labbit — an intelligent laboratory information management system (LIMS) designed with lab operations as the focus.
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Labs and research facilities accumulate large amounts of data every day — a continuing problem is what to do with all that information while maintaining data integrity. A
Scientific Data Management System, or SDMS, is a type of document management system software that helps manage data generated by lab instruments, electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN), chromatography data systems (CMS), and laboratory information management systems (LIMS) using a single integrated platform.
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A Laboratory Information Management System, otherwise known as LIMS, is a comprehensive, software-based solution to maximize a laboratory’s efficiencies through centralized workflow. From specimen preparation to final report release, a LIMS is designed to simplify a lab’s day-to-day operations while reducing the risk of mistakes through paperless operations.
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Digital transformation is driven by the ability to better connect all aspects of the laboratory - devices, consumables, workflows, data & people - to accelerate science & drive laboratory productivity. Smart instruments & consumables are enabling laboratories to improve instrument & consumable usage reducing downtime & optimizing the use of laboratory supplies & capacity. To take advantage of these recent advancements & those yet to come, organizations need to connect the laboratory & make data accessible to those who need it. This talk will discuss these trends & how Thermo Fisher's innovative solutions are enabling the digital transformation of the laboratory.
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It can be tough looking for a job in the life sciences sector. The competition is fierce, and it seems like everyone has the same qualifications as you. How can you make yourself stand out from the crowd? One way to improve your chances of success is to work with a staffing agency that specializes in the life sciences industry. These companies can help you find jobs that are a good fit for your skills and experience. They can also give you valuable advice on how to improve your job prospects if you are looking for a new opportunity in the life sciences industry.
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When it comes down to picking the products you’re going to use to help organize and streamline your lab’s operation, you can be faced with a bewildering array of options that range from well-known to little-known vendors, with investments that can be significant or “free”. Is one of those the
ideal choice for your lab? This article will help you move to the best decision for both your immediate and future needs.
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The decision to purchase a LIMS should be triggered by a business case. The business case identifies the reasons for purchasing a LIMS and, at the end, allows the success of the project to be measured. Linked to creating a business case is understanding the LIMS requirements and in particular where the LIMS will bring practical benefits to the organization. However, all too often the initial requirements are ill-defined, imprecise, and incomplete. This can make selecting the correct LIMS and LIMS supplier difficult and does not set the project up for success.
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Digital technology is becoming essential for businesses across all industries. But in many ways, quality assurance (QA) laboratories — whether they are in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, environmental science or any number of other fields—are still operating with the kind of technology that was around in the 1990s. It’s time to step into the future. In keeping with the theme for the upcoming Analytica conference in Munich, Lab 4.0: digital laboratory for greater efficiency, we want to re-share our recent white paper;
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The fragmentation of cannabis regulations poses a particular challenge for multi-state cannabis testing labs. Although the industry and state regulators are trying to align requirements and standards, testing labs still lose many of the benefits of multi-state operations. CannaQA is a laboratory information management system (LIMS) that can help multi-state laboratories navigate the complexities of cannabis testing.
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This article is going to dive deeper into
LIMS and look at both how it works and also improves lab operations. We’ll do that by looking at one type of service testing lab as an example – a water quality testing lab – and seeing how the components of a LIMS can improve its operation. Because service testing labs have many common functional characteristics, it should be easy to translate this material to your lab’s needs.
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Barcoding is extremely useful in a lab environment. It lets you quickly and automatically identify and track items like samples, plates, and reagents. But implementing a lab barcode system is not as simple as charging up a scanner and getting to work.
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Have you wanted a cost effective, secure, and flexible way to integrate laboratory instruments and other systems? The QLIMS Bridge is exactly that and for GMP certified laboratories it provides a streamlined way for validation.
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Paramus, NJ - Connecticut Cardiology Center (CCC), an Advanced Data Systems Corp. (ADS) client since 2008, will implement Cranberry Peak Corp. developed ezCDS clinical decision support service for advanced imaging appropriateness consultation directly through the ADS Medics EHR.
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The PPD clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific has been recognized for excellence in the 2022 CRO Leadership Awards. This is the 11
th consecutive year the business has been honored through this award program, which is based on a survey of pharmaceutical and biotech professionals conducted for Clinical Leader and Life Science Leader magazines.
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is our nation’s medical research agency. Its mission focuses on scientific discoveries that improve health and save lives. Founded in 1870, the NIH conducts its own scientific research through its Intramural Research Program (IRP), which supports approximately 1,200 principal investigators and more than 4,000 postdoctoral fellows conducting basic, translational and clinical research. In this blog, we will highlight recent innovative NIH research.
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