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Easily Configure Cannabis Laboratory Workflows using CloudLIMS,
a Cannabis LIMS Offered as SaaS
Cannabis laboratories test for cannabinoid levels, pesticide levels, terpenes, moisture, heavy metal, fungi and molds. Laboratories adhere to regulatory guidelines that demand strict accounting for every gram of the sample right from reception, consumption for testing to sales and disposal. Therefore, an automated workflow in cannabis laboratories should support sample traceability in compliance with state and local laws. It is very important for labs to maintain the chain-of-custody which records the disposition of a specimen documenting the personnel involved in collection, handling of samples to their analysis. Such a workflow can withstand regular court scrutiny. CloudLIMS helps you automate regulatory compliance requirements in the laboratory with its configurable and expandable data model. With its extensive and configurable features for client and sample management, you can store and report on data generated from your experimental workflows.
A Schematic Representation of a Typical Cannabis Testing Laboratory Workflow
CloudLIMS Benefits for Cannabis Testing Labs
CloudLIMS grows with your business by supporting your data management needs and navigating the changing regulatory environment of medical and recreational cannabis. With a cloud solution, the LIMS can be accessed anytime, anywhere, is quick to deploy and enables small labs to quickly automate.
CloudLIMS customers have realized benefits in the following ways:
CloudLIMS Supports a Wide Range of Cannabis and Hemp Tests
Certificate of Analysis
Easily Achieve ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accreditation
You can configure test validation preferences, send multiple tests for validation, thereby ensuring proper validation of each test result.
Supports management of QC samples and their test results. You can validate each test run by comparing the test results of QC samples with the test samples, helping you identify analytical errors.
You can leverage CloudLIMS’ robust trend analysis feature to track and visualize variations in your lab processes effectively. Identify patterns and anomalies swiftly, anticipating issues and potential cost savings through proactive measures. Improve testing reliability, assure product quality, and enhance your lab’s credibility with optimized processes.
Supports management of the calibration records of analytical equipment, sending out maintenance or calibration alert notifications, ensuring timely calibration of all equipment.
Supports management of documents such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), validated standard test methods, drawings, manuals, and enables their access to authorized personnel.
Manage training of laboratory personnel and their professional competency, notify staff about upcoming training(s), and generate custom training reports in PDF or MS Excel file format.
Advantages of CloudLIMS Cannabis LIMS
Instrument & Software Integration
Cannabis testing laboratories receive hundreds of samples and generate massive volumes of analytical data on a day-to-day basis. Manual transfer of data from analytical instruments to a LIMS is error-prone and time-consuming. For effective management of growing data volumes and laboratory automation, instrument and software integration is indispensable. Instrument and software integration facilitates data transfer from analytical instruments and software to a LIMS respectively, thereby eliminating chances of transcription errors, data redundancy, and ensuring data integrity. Furthermore, it helps in automating laboratory workflows, thereby saving time and resources, reducing turnaround times, and enhancing efficiency.
How CloudLIMS Supports Instrument and Software Integration?
CloudLIMS supports instrument and software integration in the following ways:
Integration with QuickBooks: CloudLIMS supports integration with third-party accounting software such as QuickBooks Intuit. Streamline your accounting processes and boost productivity with seamless integration between our LIMS system and QuickBooks Intuit. Our integration simplifies data transfer, eliminating manual entry and ensuring accurate and efficient financial management. Sync invoices, payments, and customer data effortlessly and focus on what matters most – delivering exceptional laboratory services.
Integrate with State Tracking Compliance Systems
Scientific Advisors
Dr. Susan Audino
Dr. Susan Audino
Cannabis Advisory Panel and Chair, Cannabis Working Group at AOAC International
Susan Audino obtained her PhD in Chemistry with an analytical chemistry major, physical and biochemistry minor areas. She currently owns and operates a consulting firm to service chemical and biological laboratories, is an A2LA Lead Assessor and Instructor, is a Board Member for the Center for Research on Environmental Medicine in Maryland, and serves on several expert advisory panels for the cannabis industry. Susan has been studying the chemistry and applications of cannabinoids and provides scientific and technical guidance to cannabis dispensaries, testing laboratories, and medical personnel. Dr. Audino’s interest most directly involves cannabis consumer safety and protection, and promotes active research towards the development of Official Test methods specifically for the cannabis industry, and to advocate appropriate clinical research. In addition to serving on Expert Review Panels, she is also chairing the first Cannabis Advisory Panel and working group with AOAC International, is a member of the Executive Committee of the ASTM Cannabis Section, and has consulted to numerous cannabis laboratories and state regulatory bodies.
Michelle Sprawls
Michelle Sprawls
Laboratory Director at CULTA
Michelle Sprawls is Culta’s Laboratory Director and has been diversifying her role in the cannabis industry since 2013. She started her career in the industry as a Patient Coordinator at The Clinic Medical Marijuana Center, and quickly realized that she could use her background in Biological Sciences to transition to the Extraction division of the company. Attaining the skill set and best practices in extraction processes, Michelle later went on to be the Lead Extractor at Green Dot Labs in Boulder Colorado. Before moving to Maryland, Michelle consulted on Extraction and Infusion lab buildouts for Akerna, a Denver-based software company while working on their on-boarding division. Michelle joined the Culta team in April of 2018 as the Extraction Engineer and used her knowledge of concentrates and extraction safety to help build out the new lab. Currently, she is working on infused beverage formulations within Culta’s newly licensed Edible department.
Michelle graduated from Northern Arizona University with a B.S. in Microbiology and is certified in Closed Loop Hydrocarbon Extraction machinery, Adsorbent Filtration & Chromatography for Closed Loop Hydrocarbon Extraction, and Chemistry for Hashmakers. Recently she has given talks on Extraction Manufacturing at both the Cannabis Science Conference East and the Cannabis Industry Journal’s Extraction Symposium.
Dr. Shaun R. Opie
Dr. Shaun R. Opie
Managing Director at E4 Bioscience
Dr. Opie is the managing partner of E4 Bioscience, a strategic consulting firm that exclusively supports cannabis testing laboratories. As a previous owner/operator of both clinical and cannabis laboratories, he understands the technical, operational, and financial challenges of both start-up and established businesses. Since 2018, E4 Bioscience has helped over 40 cannabis laboratories find success in various capacities including: business planning, site selection, laboratory design, instrumentation selection, license application, technical recruiting, operational improvement, ISO 17025 accreditation, and lab sale. In addition to his consultative roles, Dr. Opie is the editor of the general reference textbook, “Cannabis Laboratory Fundamentals”, a frequent invited lecturer on the cannabis laboratory sector, a participating member on multiple AOAC International - Cannabis Analytical Science Program committees, and a PJLA ISO 17025 lead assessor.
Jini Glaros
Jini Glaros
Chief Scientific Officer, Modern Canna Labs
Jini Glaros is the Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) at Modern Canna Labs in Lakeland, FL. She received her bachelor’s degree with honors in Biochemistry from the University of West Florida. In May of 2022, Jini earned a master’s degree in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Before entering the cannabis industry, Jini gained valuable research experience at several well-respected institutes, including Emory University, the National Institute of Aging, and the University of Florida. She became the laboratory director of Modern Canna in January of 2018 and was promoted to CSO in August of 2022. Jini is extremely involved in the cannabis industry and currently serves on the Scientific Advisory Board for Analytical Cannabis, is a member of the CASP Proficiency Testing Advisory Task Force with AOAC International, is a member of the Cannabis Working Group (D37) with ASTM International, and is a member of the CannMed 2023 Advisory Board.
During her time at Modern Canna, Jini has been instrumental in method development for the analytical testing parameters that the laboratory conducts. Jini is currently focused on developing standardized methods for the cannabis industry that will provide laboratories with all of the tools necessary to ensure the data they produce is accurate, reproducible, and legally defensible. Jini's passion for the industry is the foundation for her success and she will continue pushing the industry forward by advocating for quality and standardization in testing.
Julie Kowalski
Julie Kowalski
Consultant at JA Kowalski Science Support LLC
Julie Kowalski is a technical consultant serving primarily the cannabis, hemp and food testing markets. She partners with clients offering technical expertise and advise taking advantage of her over 20 years of laboratory experience. She specializes in developing fit-for-purpose technical programs and customized training for laboratory staff. Julie has a passion for analytical chemistry, training and the cannabis testing industry, starting work on cannabis testing in 2011. Julie is a sought-after speaker and trainer focusing on educational presentations on various aspects of analytical chemistry. In addition to technical skills, Julie is an auditor for an accreditation body working with laboratories seeking accreditation to ISO 17025.
Julie earned her graduate degree in Analytical Chemistry from Pennsylvania State University. Her professional experience includes troubleshooting, method development and validation for GC, GC-MS, LC, and LC-MS/MS with expertise in pesticide residue analysis and chromatography method development. She worked at a technology provider for over ten years developing methods and products including designing reference materials for specific applications focused in the food and food safety sectors. Recently Julie served as Scientific Director and Chief Scientific Officer for a cannabis testing lab. She has previously served as the President and Program chair of the North American Chemical Residue Workshop, served on AOAC Expert Review Panels, the Cannabis Scientific Task Force for Washington State and is currently co-chairing the AOAC Cannabis Analytical Science Program (CASP) Chemistry Working Group. She is a member of the AOAC CASP PT and Training working groups and the AOAC CASP Proficiency Testing Task Force. Julie is serving as the Analytical Track Chair for the 2023 Cannabis Science Conferences.
Webinar
The webinar helps cannabis testing laboratories understand the technical and management requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 compliance and the importance of achieving the accreditation. Furthermore, the webinar delineates the role of a Cannabis LIMS in preparing new startups or established cannabis testing laboratories for ISO/IEC 17025 audits and in ensuring data integrity.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- An overview of the ISO/IEC 17025 standard
- New requirements in the latest version of ISO/IEC 17025:2017
- How cannabis testing laboratories can achieve ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation
- The role of LIMS in preparing cannabis testing laboratories for audits
An All-in-One, Purpose-Built LIMS for Cannabis Testing Labs
A Customizable Client Portal
The CloudLIMS client portal enables your clients to place tests requests for multiple samples, view test results in real-time, download certificates of analysis (CoA) and invoices.This helps in reducing turnaround time and increasing customer satisfaction.
The portal can be customized as per your preferences. You can choose a backdrop color that perfectly complements your text and website and have the login title, login subtitle, and login footnote in a color scheme of your choice, resulting in a customized and visually appealing experience.
The client portal can also be embedded in the website for easy access to clients to place orders.
What Our Customers Say About Us
"At Lifted Testing Laboratories, we specialize in testing cannabinoid content across a variety of products, from raw plant materials to edibles and cosmetics. Our choice in selecting a LIMS centered in several key requirements specific to a lab serving the cannabis industry. We require full control of a sample’s chain of custody, the capability to import data directly from the analytical instrument and provide corresponding calculations, and the generation of certificates of analysis compliant with governmental regulations. CloudLIMS is our chosen system not only because it provides these important functions, but because its flexibility also allowed us the implementation of online logbooks and inventory control - functions essential to facilitating a holistic approach in a lab’s systems.
More importantly, CloudLIMS' client service is without rival; a dedicated team assisted us across all implementation and training processes. Designed in a flexible platform, the support team was able to adapt CloudLIMS at a preliminary stage to our particular needs and continues to respond promptly to new developments. Their knowledge, dedication, and commitment to our success makes CloudLIMS an outstanding management system in this highly competitive industry."
“Bluebonnet Labs provides third party hemp and cannabis testing services. We evaluated several LIMS integrators and found CloudLIMS to check all our requirements. Unlike other providers, CloudLIMS was very clear on their fees and did not charge for setup, CoA customization and training. They bought in an A-Team who was professional throughout our interaction. CloudLIMS team developed a functionality to help us include QR codes on CoAs to enable quick authentication of test results. They dramatically enhanced the functionality to auto-calculate complex test results to help us save time and effort. Thank you, CloudLIMS, for your exemplary support and services!”
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