See why Genomic Prediction Chose Exemplar
Genomic Prediction a clinical laboratory which provides advanced genetic testing to reduce the risk of disease and improve the health outcome of newborns chose Exemplar as their clinical LIMS.
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Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 18, Issue 36
September 8, 2020 Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update Volume 18, Issue 36 In This Issue Featured Books COVID-19 Testing, Reporting, and Information Management in the Laboratory Featured Content 09/08/2020 - Case Study: LabVantage LIMS Biobanking Validation for a Contract Research OrganizationA contract research organization (CRO) providing full-service clinical development services to biopharmaceutical and medical device sponsors was interested in implementing one centralized system to manage their biorepository. They choose to install the LabVantage pre-packaged LIMS designed for biobanking (LabVantage Biobanking), as this system is pre-configured to address all aspects of biorepository management. [Read More] 09/08/2020 - Lab Lessons from COVID-19:…SPECIALIST / SCIENTIST PROCESS ANALYTICS
MAIN TASKS:
• Participate in the planning and execution of all requests from different teams according to project timelines and budget;
• Responsible for all aspects of method development (mainly high-throughput methods), sample preparation, data acquisition, data analysis and data interpretation using software platforms
• Author, review and edit internal protocols / reports, documents, internal presentations;
• Use the most appropriate experimental design (including DoE) and problem-solving methods to define the analytical corridor;
• Operate as part of a cross-functional project team;
• Contribute to method transfer between labs, according to the project requirements
• Escalate issues in a timely fashion;
• Write and peer review the electronic laboratory notebook;
• Prepare and deliver draft presentations and reports for internal (and external if needed);
• Deliver practical training;
• Actively participate in scientific discussions;
• Participate in equipment’s maintenance and troubleshooting;
• Contribute to method improvements, writing and update of operating procedures;
• Demonstrate flexibility to support other activities within the team/department.…
Mini-review of laboratory operations in biobanking: Building biobanking resources for translational research
In this 2020 article published in Frontiers in Public Health, Cicek and Olson of Mayo Clinic discuss the importance of biorepository operations and their focus on the storage and management of biospecimens. In particular, they address the importance of maintaining quality biospecimens and enacting processes and procedures that fulfill the long-term goals of biobanking institutions. After a brief introduction of biobanks and their relation to translational research, the authors discuss the various aspects that go into long-term planning for a successful biobank, including the development of standard operating procedures and staff training programs, as well as the implementation of informatics tools such as the laboratory information management system (LIMS). They conclude by emphasizing that "[b]iorepository operations require an enormous amount of support, from lab and storage space, information technology expertise, and a LIMS to logistics for biospecimen tracking, quality management systems, and appropriate facilities" in order to be most effective in their goals.
Clouds or Clods? Software as a Service in GxP Regulated Laboratories
This blog will discuss some of the regulatory risks involved in using a cloud software service provider, or Software as a Service (SaaS). If you take this route, will you be floating on a cloud or just a clod? A clod is defined as a lump of earth or a stupid person—I leave it to you to decide whether these definitions apply, after you finish reading.
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Laboratory Informatics Webcast Series – The Digital Laboratory: What the Future Holds
Astrix Technology Group has been helping scientific organizations implement and integrate new informatics systems in the laboratory since 1995. Astrix partners with many of the industry leaders in this space and have brought them together for a one of kind webcast series that will delve into the future of lab informatics and technology.
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Starting & Scaling COVID-19 Testing – The Experience of Los Angeles County
