Laboratory notebooks have been the mainstay for laboratory work of many companies.  However, they are looking increasingly outdated as the volume and complexity of data increases. In fact, notebooks are essentially being maintained now just as they were in the 18th century.  Companies have come to understand that paper notebooks are time consuming to create, difficult to search, and tedious to index.  Electronic Laboratory Notebooks, or ELNs, have reduced the task of keeping and using traditional paper notebooks, while increasing productivity and efficiency. They can also help companies solve essential issues, such as patenting, compliance and archiving.  An ELN can be defined as a system to create, store, retrieve and share electronic records in ways that meet all legal, regulatory, technical and scientific requirements.  Organizations are now realizing the benefits and are widely implementing ELNs.  Xyntek can leverage its diverse technical expertise and years of experience to help clients achieve an efficient, reliable, and cost effective ELN system that meets their needs and delivers real business value.

Finding the best solution is integral to achieving a greater efficiency. ELN project activities can be broadly classified into TECHNICAL activities, VALIDATION activities, and IMPLEMENTATION activities.  They also illustrate Xyntek’s expertise as a premier solutions provider.

Technical Activities

• Integration with existing systems
• Standardizing Data Viewing Platforms
• ELN Configurations
• Data Authentication

Validation Activities

• Validation Plan
• 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Implementation Activities

• Develop & refine ELN implementation strategy
• Tackle cultural challenges
• Develop strategies for maximizing process efficiencies
• Ensure protection of your Intellectual Property
• Ensure smooth transfer from Paper to Electronic Data Archiving
• Safeguard laboratory productivity levels during the transition
• Predict potential stumbling blocks in implementation and suggest amendments

For more information on Xyntek's Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) experience or to find out how Xyntek can help your organization to realize ELN, please contact us here.