ISO17025 & LABORATORY INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
ISO 17025 & Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) for Analytical Laboratories
Overview
This LIMS Training Course is meticulously designed for professionals in analytical laboratories who aim to elevate operational quality, ensure technical competence, and maintain regulatory compliance. Focused on ISO 17025 implementation, the course covers essential management and technical requirements for achieving accredited laboratory operations. By integrating a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), this course demonstrates how laboratories can improve traceability, data integrity and the process efficiency across the entire testing lifecycle.
In addition, participants will also explore the crucial interrelationship between ISO 17025, ISO 9001 and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP). The course emphasizes the importance of LIMS in streamlining documentation, controlling test data and driving overall laboratory performance. Whether your laboratory is seeking ISO 17025 accreditation or upgrading its digital systems, this training will equip you with the necessary knowledge to develop and implement effective quality systems.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This LIMS Course is ideal for:
- Laboratory Management and technical staff in analytical labs within sectors like oil, food, water treatment, utilities and commercial testing.
- Technicians, Analysts and specialists seeking to deepen their understanding of ISO 17025 and LIMS integration.
- Professionals pursuing ISO 17025 accreditation or preparing to implement a LIMS.
- Recently hired scientific staff looking to build expertise in quality-driven laboratory operations.
- Consultants supporting laboratory accreditation or digital transformation projects.
Course Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Apply Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) principles within laboratory settings.
- Ensure the accuracy and quality of test and calibration results.
- Implement comprehensive traceability from sample receipt to final reporting using LIMS.
- Align LIMS architecture with ISO 17025 requirements to meet regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Continuously evaluate and improve LIMS systems based on evolving market and regulatory demands.
Methodology
The ISO 17025 & LIMS Training Course combines expert instruction, interactive learning, and practical exercises. Given that the content of the course is highly technical, the course integrates ISO 17025 requirements with LIMS implementation strategies thus blending theory with hands-on applications. Through case studies, group discussions and scenario-based exercises, participants will learn to apply the course material to real-world situations. Mentoring and group feedback will reinforce knowledge retention, while practical simulations ensure participants can confidently apply their skills in the workplace.
- Interactive Learning: Engage with case studies and discussions.
- Applied Practice: Work through role-based exercises to consolidate knowledge.
- Group Feedback: Receive mentoring and peer feedback throughout the course.
Course Outline
Determination of Course Goals & Introduction to ISO 17025 Requirements
- ISO 17025 contents
- Organization – Responsibilities
- Introduction to control of documents & records – Use of LIMS for managing records
- Requests for tenders
- Suppliers/Subcontractors – Detailed record keeping through LIMS
- LIMS design – Basic considerations
Service to the Customer & Internal Audits as a Tool for Quality Assurance
- Service to the customer – including complaints handling
- Control of non-conforming work/testing
- Corrective/Preventive actions – Implementation & Monitoring of corrective actions
- Records control
- Internal auditing as a tool for addressing complaints & implementing a proactive strategy
- Management review
Technical Requirements – Personnel and Test Method Development
- Technical records – with LIMS acting as a unique traceability tool
- Personnel (scientific, technical and administrative)
- Accommodation & Environmental conditions
- Test methods & Method validation. Estimation of uncertainty of measurement
- Selection of methods – including laboratory-developed and non-standard methods
- Control of data for all above topics – Use of LIMS as a data recording tool
Technical Requirements – Equipment and Quality Assurance
- Measurement traceability through LIMS
- Equipment – Measurement traceability, Reference standards & Reference materials
- Sampling and handling of test items – where LIMS serves as the first link in traceability
- In-house testing & subcontracted analysis. Issuing of relevant working forms supported by LIMS
- Quality Assurance and ways of reporting test results – The LIMS contribution to assuring traceability of QA and Analytical data
Technical Requirements – Test Reports, Implementation of LIMS & Accreditation Requirements
- Format of Test Certificates & Amendments of Test Certificates – Use of LIMS for issuing Test Certificates and keeping track of changes
- Opinions & Interpretations on Test Certificates
- Electronic transmission of results – LIMS contribution to assist in speedy, targeted and foolproof delivery of results
- Preparation & Application for accreditation
- Role playing – including internal/external audits exercise
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