Webinar: Microplastics: The Current State of the Regulations and Science
“Microplastics have been found in air, soil, wildlife, and human blood and lung tissue, yet studies are just beginning to uncover potential human health effects such as internal inflammation and reproductive effects. One international study found that 80% of drinking water samples from 14 countries across 5 continents had microplastics in them.…
Request for Qualifications: Professional Environmental Services
Solicitation #: Unknown
“The Camden Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is requesting qualification statements from qualified individuals and firms (Consultants) to provide Professional Environmental Services. Submissions will be evaluated in accordance with the criteria set forth in this Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The intent of this RFQ is to qualify Consultants for work under the CRA’s Brownfields Program.…
Webinar: Top ways to ensure high-performance cleanroom operation with accurate measurements
“Controlling environmental conditions within cleanrooms is critical to reduce microbial growth and control static build-up, as well as to ensure cleanroom performance. This is a challenge that many cleanroom operators face. Cleanrooms and other critical environments have precise specifications for environmental control that define upper and lower limits for temperature and relative humidity (RH).…
Webinar: Instrument Qualification for a Quality Management System
“For laboratories that operate within quality management systems for compliance with global standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 17025, ISO 15189, GxP, etc. and other country-specific regulations, documented verification that laboratory instruments or equipment are installed, operating, and performing according to the manufacturer’s specifications for the design’s intended use is a requirement.…
Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 21, Issue 23
June 8, 2023 Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update Volume 21, Issue 23 In This Issue Featured Books LIMS Selection Guide for Manufacturing Quality Control Featured Content Expanding Your Lab? Your LIMS Makes a Difference Everything changes. Your customer’s expectations will change, testing standards will evolve, and growth opportunities will appear, but your lab must be ready to seize them. Your LIMS can’t hold you back. Whether you run an internal department or an independent business, your lab must adapt to those changes. How well you adapt depends on the agility of your lab’s systems. Deep configurability and customization options make…Expanding Your Lab? Your LIMS Makes a Difference
Everything changes. Your customer’s expectations will change, testing standards will evolve, and growth opportunities will appear, but your lab must be ready to seize them. Your LIMS can’t hold you back. Whether you run an internal department or an independent business, your lab must adapt to those changes. How well you adapt depends on the agility of your lab’s systems. Deep configurability and customization options make the LabLynx ELab LIMS software a powerful engine for growth. [Read More]
Why there soon won’t be a difference between a LIS and a LIMS
The difference between LIS and LIMS has been clear, until now. Where clinical laboratories use a LIS, environmental laboratories use a LIMS. Simple, right? Not exactly, because the lines between LIS and LIMS have blurred, and with good reason. [Read More]
Agilent SLIMS 6.9 Highlights – Discover the 6.9 Release: Dive In Now!
This video highlights the changes in the 6.9 version of Agilent SLIMS. Integration with R was added so QC results can be displayed on cards with graphs designed using R scripts. Simplified protocols were updated even further so you can define metadata for samplesheets and import results. This demo was built upon the same MassHunter packages you can install from the SLIMS Store for 6.9. [Read More]
Invitation for Bid: Annual Contract for Environmental Laboratory Services Accredited under the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation (NELAP) Program
Solicitation #: 23-14123
The San Antonio Water System is seeking bids for its annual environmental laboratory services contract. No other public information is supplied, and a log-in to their system is required to view the bid documents.
Due date: 07 June 2023, 3:00 p.m.…
White Paper – DIGITAL BY DESIGN: Next Generation Workplaces For The Lab Of The Future
The scientific workplace is evolving with an increasing focus on collaboration, inclusivity, and interdisciplinary research. Scientists from different fields and specialties are coming together to solve complex problems, necessitating a new type of lab that promotes teamwork and idea-sharing. This has led to the rise of open lab spaces with flexible, modular designs that can quickly be adjusted to meet the constantly changing needs of science. [Read More]
The Benefits of Digital Biobanking Solutions
If you are running a busy lab, there are many benefits to a digital sample management solution. Biobanking refers to collecting, storing, and managing biological samples. It also involves the systematic storage and organisation of various types of biological materials, such as tissues, cells, DNA, blood, and body fluids, along with associated data. [Read More]
How to Improve Your Blood Bank Workflow
Blood banks have been an essential part of our country’s healthcare system since the first one was established in Chicago in 1937. Since then, blood banks have helped save thousands of lives by ensuring communities are covered in the event of disasters and patients in need of blood have fast and safe access. In this article, we’ll explore how today’s cloud-based blood bank management systems are improving workflows to ensure better tracking with safe and accurate blood products. [Read More]
How Logilab ELN Helped Megafine Pharma Obtain USFDA Approval for entering the US Market
Regulatory compliance, such as adherence to 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, is of utmost importance for companies operating in regulated industries. The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) is renowned for its rigorous and unwavering stance on manufacturing standards. One prominent aspect of regulatory compliance is 21 CFR Part 11, which specifically applies to electronic records and signatures used in FDA-regulated industries. [Read More]
Advancements in Forensics
The forensic science discipline is constantly expanding and changing as this science pushes the boundaries of what is achievable in the lab and increases with technological innovation. A well-built and maintained LIMS can be useful to control and customize a laboratory's workflow to protect the integrity and communication efficiency of the data provided by a laboratory. LabLynx offers the ELab LIMS software solution that can meet the needs and fit the workflows required for forensic laboratories. [Read More]
Why is Digital Environmental Monitoring Important for Pharma Labs
Pharma products are produced under strictly controlled conditions. Processing areas must be free from contamination. Microbial data collection and analysis play a critical role in ensuring the quality of such conditions. This data comes from samples of surfaces, air, water, and personnel in a clean space. Environmental monitoring (EM) is a process that helps monitor sterile and non-sterile drug products. EM provides data on the quality of the environment during batch manufacturing. [Read More]
Webinar: How the Pandemic Changed Our Laboratory and Health System’s Perspective on Point-of-Care Testing
“The COVID-19 pandemic created a need for rapid, point-of-care testing that was unparalleled in modern times. Within a few months, healthcare centers were closing doors to patients, patients were not comfortable seeking healthcare, and COVID-19 was spreading through communities — all due to the lack of rapid and local testing.…
Astrix Staffing Webinar: What should you be testing for in the hiring process – Understanding current trends in drug testing laws & legislation
The drug testing landscape can be confusing, with ever-changing laws and regulations. Many employers don’t know what drugs to test for or how to stay compliant. Astrix’s webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the current drug testing laws and regulations, as well as information on what employers can do to stay compliant and keep their workplace safe. The webinar will be hosted by our guest speaker who has over two decades of experience helping employers with drug testing laws and federal regulations. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the current laws and regulations, as well as upcoming laws they should be aware of. Astrix is dedicated to providing employers with the resources they need to stay informed and compliant. This webinar is free and open to all that are interested in learning more about this important subject.Request for Proposals: DNA Laboratory Testing Services
Solicitation #: 298-APD.DNALabFY23
“The City of Asheville requests proposals from qualified vendors to provide support services and training related to the implementation and on-going use of a RAPID DNA program. The City desires to enter into an agreement with a qualified vendor to provide validation services and ongoing quality checks of the client instrument, Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Applied Biosystems RapidHIT ID System.…
Webinar: Low Level Mercury Sample Collection and Analysis
“Mercury is widespread and persistent in the environment due to its use in many products and its emission from combustion processes. Due to the tendency of mercury to bioaccumulate in the environment, extremely low concentrations can have a large impact. Therefore, accurate measurements at concentrations in sub part per trillion or parts per quadrillion are required.…
Request for Proposals of Qualifications: Toxicology Services
Solicitation #: BC-RFPQ -23-006
The Bergen County, New Jersey Medical Examiner’s Office is seeking proposals of qualifications for toxicology services. Log-in required to view further details.
Due date: 06 June 2023, 12:00 p.m. EDT…
