Astron
Laboratory Management Services
Astron Laboratory outsourcing saves total cost, investment and manpower. In-house laboratory functions are characterized by relatively high fixed costs, high capital investment and associated benefits and salaries, with assets and manpower are usually under-utilized
Astron Laboratory Management Services (ALMS)
usually involves as an independent testing laboratory services assuming other analytical laboratory services associated with an in-house laboratory or outsourced. Often the existing laboratory staff and instrumentation are transferred to ALMS and continue to provide the same services Under the management of ALMS as before outsourcing or can be use the ALMS experienced staff. In all cases the services are provided at a lower total-cost to the customer and the client.
There are numerous services in the lab that can be taking care by Astron Healthcare Laboratory Management Services (ALMS), and we offer similar benefits when done effectively. We offer labs expertise or capacity they may not have in-house and can save labs time and money, freeing up staff to focus on higher value-added work, such as designing experiments, performing analyses, or solving complex problems. Contract services also offer a fresh and unbiased perspective that is essential for offerings such as safety audits and problem-solving.
Why Laboratory is Outsourcing
Astron Laboratory outsourcing saves total cost, investment and manpower. In-house laboratory functions are characterized by relatively high fixed costs, high capital investment and associated benefits and salaries, with assets and manpower are usually under-utilized.
Other Advantages
- Run your Laboratory with quality result from the professional hands.
- Assign your lab not only to the technical team but also to the ‘Techno Commercial’ team
- Spend your time for the other improvements.
- Reduce your cash flow to the lab sector
- Assign your labs to the experts with feasible rates.
- Assign your labs administration and quality to us.
- Time to time Quality improvement and progress.
- Minimize the outsourcing sample volume
- To Improve In-house testing capabilities
- Other Expansions and tie-up
Here are some of the major Laboratory Management Services when we are providing during the ALMS contract period.
Accreditation
Involves obtaining and demonstrating the requirements of an approved quality management system, such as ISO 17025. When labs outsource the accreditation process, that service provider is responsible for helping the lab build the quality assurance infrastructure, prepare for the accreditation audit, and ensuring the lab fulfils the requirements of the desired system in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Audit and Inspection
Most labs perform a review of their processes and procedures to ensure they are meeting safety, quality, and performance standards, and identify areas for improvement. If internal reviews aren’t identifying such issues effectively, or lab staff don’t have time to perform such audits, outsourcing the auditing process may be a solution. Outsourcing inspection can refer to evaluating the lab as a whole to ensure it meets certain safety and quality standards, or evaluating the products the lab produces or the equipment used to ensure such standards are met. As with audits, outsourcing inspections provides an unbiased, fresh set of eyes to the lab. Such work can be done by companies that specialize in inspections, or may be offered as just one service provided by a larger contract organization.
Calibration
This ensures that laboratory instruments are performing to specifications and providing accurate results. Depending on the instrument, calibration may be required as often as every day or as little as a few times a year. Outsourcing calibration ensures this task is done properly and frees time for staff to focus on other important tasks in the laboratory.
Certification
Certifying your products shows customers that you are meeting certain regulations and/or standards. Rather than having your staff handle the certification process, you can outsource to a lab with the right expertise. External certification also demonstrates objectivity in the process. Many large outsource labs provide certification as one of the services they offer, or you can select a smaller company that specializes in assisting labs in the certification process.
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are a critical part of the drug discovery and development process, involving the enrolment of human volunteers to test potential treatments for safety and efficacy. Because of the impact on human health, clinical trials are often, large, complicated, and highly regulated. Several outsource providers specialize in the staff, expertise, and infrastructure to manage these studies.
Consulting
This service could be offered by a single professional in the lab’s field or industry or a larger consulting firm that offers many different kinds of experts. As with consulting in other industries, consultants for labs can offer advice and expertise on any number of topics, from improving processes, project management, or specific scientific expertise.
Data Management
For labs that produce huge amounts of data, it may be worth outsourcing the storage and management of that data. Companies that offer the management of another lab’s data provide a number of services, from storing the data on their servers, to cleaning up the data and ensuring it is protected and unaltered. Such data management services are mostly offered by larger outsource providers, usually as part of a suite of services. When evaluating companies to protect such a critically important resource, cybersecurity and trustworthiness should be top of mind.
Instrument Repair, Maintenance, & Preventive Maintenance
These services involve all of the activities required to keep your laboratory equipment and instruments working properly. Instrument repair and maintenance contracts can be purchased to cover as needed issues, monthly, or annual service, and can include preventive maintenance. Lab managers have several choices of these outsource services from the original instrument manufacturer to regional providers to small companies that specialize in a narrow range of instruments. The complexity of instrumentation, risk of instrument downtime, and cost are the key factors in choosing which provider makes the most sense.
Lab Monitoring
This service involves looking after the lab’s instruments, samples, and the lab environment itself. Using a combination of sensors and software, monitoring services can keep track of how often instruments are used, who accessed which areas of the lab at what time, and/or temperature changes in equipment. Labs can purchase such sensors and software and do the monitoring themselves, or outsource the monitoring to a third party.
Method Development
Many lab managers may not think of method development as something that can be outsourced, but it can save a great deal of time and money, especially if the method involved is complex and the lab doesn’t have the experience necessary. Outsource labs can also handle validation of existing methods to ensure their safety and accuracy. When outsourcing method development, labs should clearly define what industry standards, regulations, parameters, and performance should be met, and the expertise they require.
Lab Operations
This can refer to the processes necessary to conduct specific work of the lab, as well as maintaining the laboratory building itself. Specific tasks related to lab operations involve creating and enforcing regular schedules, training, managing people, and ensuring safety and standard operating procedures are followed. For the building as a whole, operations may refer to maintaining regular/cleaning and sterilization schedules, maintenance of HVAC and safety systems, etc.
Problem-Solving
Outsourcing problem-solving tasks involves bringing in a contract lab or individual with the expertise to find a solution to a particular challenge your lab is facing. When choosing a problem-solving partner, you’ll want to bring in an organization or person who has extensive knowledge of the issues you want to resolve. Strong communication is also very important in ensuring a successful solution.
Astron Laboratory Management Services
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