Lab optimization
Overview
Our lab optimization services team has found that the most difficult aspect of transforming a lab to a more productive environment is the assessment of the current processes, and the definition of remedies to reduce waste.
You can increase your throughput, reduce your costs and improve quality, if you can identify and get rid of unproductive activity. Eliminating waste and raising efficiency is the foundation of lean processing, used in multiple industries, from manufacturing to healthcare delivery.
Uniquely qualified and experienced
By identifying and eliminating non-productive activity in your lab (waste), you’ll be able to:
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Level the workload for more consistency while implementing standard work instructions for routine workflows
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Identify the training requirements for new employees
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Increase uptime for your instruments with regular and more efficient maintenance
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Empower your employees to use their own creativity and experience to improve processing
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Improve data reporting with automated templates and calculations
How we work with you
Sample timeline
Project preparation
1-2
Project preparation
- Questionnaire
- Conference call
On site
Days 1-2
3
On site
Days 1-2
Lean Assessment of the lab including sample preparation, system tuning, method refinement, routine troubleshooting, data processing and archiving
- Staff meeting
- Lab setup
- Sample preparation
- Analytical procedures
- Sample analysis
- Acquisition methods
- Data processing
On site
Day 3
Day 3
Best practices and customized training are provided as real-time experimentation toward improving productivity
- Productivity focus
- Uptime maintenance
- Application training
Lab optimization report
4-6
Lab optimization report
The main project deliverable, including a summary of key observations and recommendations to increase productivity
- Report out
- Final report
- Webex presentation
Week
1-2
Week
3
Week
4-6
Our team has been able to re-engineer our analytical workflow and merge three methods into one, reducing our total run time from 90 to 30 minutes. We anticipate the following results:
Our labs were able to implement cost saving enhancements in material and labor, improve result accuracy, and enhance routine maintenance procedures. We anticipate the following results:
This program is particularly valuable for labs willing to get a better understanding of the overall LC-MS workflow and software functionality. The SCIEX consultant shared with us best practices that enabled us to:
Our areas of expertise
Software and IT services
Integrating and optimizing the technology in your lab is ongoing. We can assist in maximizing automation to make your lab efficient and to mitigate risks of downtime and data loss.
Lab compliance services
Certified SCIEX engineers guide you through installation qualification (IQ), operational qualification (OQ), performance qualification (PQ), and re-qualification.
Lab relocation services
We offer complete relocation solutions for your lab, so you have one less thing to worry about.
Consulting and customized lab training
Support and training to help you optimize your applications, troubleshoot workflows, and get the most from your software.