Streamline and Automate Workflows Using CloudLIMS – A SaaS, in-the-Cloud LIMS for the Biotechnology Industry

Industrial biotechnology labs are engines of innovation—driving breakthroughs in bio-based manufacturing, fermentation, enzyme engineering, microbial strain development, and synthetic biology. These labs play a vital role in developing a wide range of products, from biofuels such as ethanol to safe and effective pesticides for crops. Microbial strain development, in particular, is critical for enhancing the productivity and resilience of microbial cultures used in industrial bioprocesses. But with high-throughput processes comes a deluge of complex data. That’s where CloudLIMS steps in. Our cloud-based laboratory information management system (LIMS) empowers your lab to seamlessly manage data, automate workflows, ensure regulatory compliance, and track every sample with precision, all while integrating effortlessly with your bioreactors and instruments. Say goodbye to data chaos and hello to efficiency, scalability, and control.

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A Schematic Representation of a Typical Industrial Biotechnology Laboratory Workflow

A Cloud-Based Modern LIMS Solution for Startup & Established Biotech Labs

Industrial biotech labs operate at the cutting edge, handling high-throughput experiments, complex data, and strict compliance demands. The right LIMS can significantly transform your lab by accelerating the time-to-market for innovations, improving data accuracy, fostering collaboration, and streamlining research and development processes. We have developed a one-stop LIMS solution specifically designed to meet the challenging requirements of such labs and help them perform optimally. Meet CloudLIMS – a scalable, cloud-based SaaS LIMS  that easily adapts to the needs of industrial biotech labs, regardless of batch size or workflow complexity.  Designed specifically for industrial biotech workflows, it enables labs to automate tasks, centralize enormous volumes of data, and meet regulatory requirements effortlessly—all without the cost and hassle of maintaining IT infrastructure and personnel. Whether you’re engineering enzymes or optimizing fermentation, CloudLIMS keeps your lab agile, efficient, and audit-ready at all times.

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Benefits Realized by CloudLIMS Customers

  • Accelerated automation of lab workflows to boost data quality and testing throughput while reducing turnaround time
  • Seamless regulatory compliance with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA),  Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act (EPA – TSCA),  21 CFR Part 11, GLP, ISO, and global standards
  • Efficient management of samples, experimental data, assay results, and research studies using customizable forms, enhancing data organization and retrieval. The forms can be easily configured to support specific lab workflows without any coding or programming requirements.
  • Strengthened QA/QC with automated calculations, control charts, out-of-spec result flagging, and trend analysis
  • Customizable reports in PDF, CSV, or MS Excel with charts, logs, signatures, and sample images for client and regulatory reporting 
  • Scalable, high-quality testing backed by efficient, consistent, and cost-effective operations
  • Robust data security through built-in access controls, two-factor authentication mechanisms, and digital signatures, ensuring only authorized personnel can view or modify critical information

Stay Compliant with Regulatory Guidelines Using Our LIMS for Biotech Labs

Safeguard data with encryption and role-based access. Only authorized users see what they need. Automatically maintain records of who accessed your data, when they accessed it, and for what purpose—to ensure audit readiness and data integrity.

Monitor training records and ensure staff are qualified for specific tasks. Stay compliant with International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and FDA requirements. Generate a staff competency matrix to compare the relative performance of staff. Assign the right person to the right job, every time.

Training Management
Competency Level

Schedule calibrations and preventive maintenance with ease. Get alerts before deadlines. Keep equipment in top condition and avoid downtime.

Instrument Management

Centrally manage standard operating procedures (SOPs), protocols, and test methods. Enable version control to ensure only approved and most recent documents are in circulation. Ensure only authorized access to critical documents.

Document Management

Track every sample, batch, and result end-to-end. Full traceability ensures audit-readiness, staff accountability, and eliminates the risk of sample misplacement. Never lose sight of your data trail.

Audit Trail

Monitor key parameters like fermentation rates or enzyme activity. Spot deviations fast with dynamic control charts. Optimize processes and cut costs proactively.

Trend Analysis Reports

Efficiently manage batches by grouping related samples under a unique batch ID. Monitor batch progress in real time, record critical process parameters, and maintain comprehensive, searchable batch histories. Enhance traceability, reduce manual errors, and oversee each batch’s lifecycle, including processing stages, quality control checks, and deviations, to ensure compliance and facilitate audit readiness.

Batch Management

Instrument & Software Integration for Industrial Biotechnology Labs

In industrial biotech labs, instruments like bioreactors, HPLC, LC-MS, bioprocessing instruments, and spectrophotometers generate vast amounts of data. When this data is trapped in silos (isolated in separate systems or manually transferred), it creates inefficiencies, errors, and compliance risks with FDA, ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025, and GLP guidelines.

CloudLIMS breaks down these data silos by integrating directly with your instruments and software, ensuring real-time, error-free data transfer. This means faster decision-making, improved accuracy, and full traceability of your bioprocesses, all while enhancing compliance and operational efficiency. Don’t let fragmented data slow you down, unify your workflows with CloudLIMS.

How CloudLIMS Supports Instrument and Software Integration

  • Instrument Integration: CloudLIMS imports data from various analytical instruments using CSV/XLS file formats. It automatically maps instrument-generated data to LIMS fields, ensuring accurate and efficient data transfer.
  • Software Integration: CloudLIMS supports integration with third-party software such as MES, ERP, ELN, order management systems, analytics platforms, and other tools. It can automate reporting to e-tools like FDA or EPA systems, and integrate with billing software for efficient revenue cycle management.
  • Integration with QuickBooks: CloudLIMS integrates with accounting software like QuickBooks, simplifying financial management and syncing invoices, payments, and customer data seamlessly.

Advantages of CloudLIMS - A Purpose-Built LIMS Solution for Biotech Research Labs

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Manage Samples

CloudLIMS lets you efficiently track microbial strains, GMOs, fermentation inputs, and bioreactor outputs throughout their lifecycle. Assign unique IDs, capture metadata, and use barcode scanning for quick sample tracking. The built-in chain of custody ensures full traceability and compliance during audits. Moreover, a variety of highly configurable sample identification fields offer ease of use and the ability to capture a wide range of identifiers.

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Manage Workflows

Configure and automate workflows tailored to industrial biotech processes such as microbial strain development, bioprocess monitoring, fermentation, and quality testing. Automating these workflows streamlines operations, enhances efficiency, and ensures reproducibility across experiments and production runs.

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Manage Tests

CloudLIMS helps you manage complex biotech assays, such as enzyme activity tests, microbial culture testing, contaminant testing, or biochemical analyses. Track and validate test results, generate custom test reports, and use built-in tools to analyze trends across various research phases, improving decision-making and accelerating the time from research to product development.

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Protocol and SOP Management

Configure sample processing workflow templates based on sample type and enable real-time tracking of SOP execution. Ensure strict adherence to SOPs by requiring lab personnel to complete each step in a predefined sequence. This structured approach promotes consistency, minimizes human error, and supports regulatory compliance.

Advantages of CloudLIMS - A Purpose-Built LIMS Solution for Biotech Research Labs

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Manage Inventory

Track lab inventory such as reagents, raw materials, enzymes, and consumables. Link inventory items to research projects, samples, or tests, and edit multiple records at once. Import and export inventory data seamlessly. Get notified when item levels fall below the defined threshold and reorder.

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Manage Services and Billing

Manage service requests such as sample storage, sample processing, and testing requests. Create service catalogs with defined pricing and generate invoices or integrate with third-party billing software to streamline revenue management and ensure accurate invoicing. You can share certificates of analysis (CoAs) and invoices with your clients via a secure, self-serve client portal.

How CloudLIMS – A Configurable Biotech LIMS With Zero Upfront Cost – Supports Microbial Fermentation Workflows

CloudLIMS supports industrial biotech labs engaged in enzyme production via microbial fermentation by offering preconfigured workflows for strain selection, fermentation batch tracking, and yield optimization. It enables detailed monitoring of culture conditions, media formulations, and process deviations, ensuring data integrity and compliance.

CloudLIMS simplifies batch record management, QA/QC testing, and document management, reducing time spent on manual data entry and report generation. Its cloud-based design supports remote access and real-time collaboration across R&D, production, and quality teams, with zero upfront IT investment.

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G2 Awards CloudLIMS as High Performer Small Business in Fall 2023
G2 Recognizes CloudLIMS as Easiest To Do Business With Small Business in Summer 2023
G2 Recognizes CloudLIMS as Easiest To Do Business With Small Business in Winter 2023
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