Hale Creek Field Station Laboratory Information Management System

Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) capable of supporting environmental contaminant monitoring laboratories.
- Functionality:
1. Ability to login sample information
a) Replace legacy Microsoft Access database for Sample Log-in
b) A system to trace multiple aliquots
c) Produce barcoded labels
d) Store associated collection chain of custody
e) Produce internal laboratory chain of custody
2. Ability to track sample preparation
a) Replace legacy Microsoft Access database for PCBs/OC pesticides sample preparation
b) Add additional laboratory preparations
3. Ability to track sample processing
a) Replace legacy Microsoft Access database for sample processing parameters
b) Ability to record observations/pictures
4. Allow users to import results from all laboratory instruments
a) Ability to manually enter results on a sample by sample or test by test basis
5. Ability to track consumables and solvent inventory
6. Ability to follow agency defined SOPs / Quality Control Management
7. Ability to generate various reports such as (including but not limited to)
a) analytical run reports
I. Produce Quality Control reports and process control charts
b) Ad-hoc reports
c) Work lists for sample processing
d) Prep lists for preparation lab
e) Run lists for analytical instruments
f) Sample results reports
g) Sample status reports
h) Consumable / reagents traceability reports
8. Ability to import data from legacy databases; and access archived data as per
agency policies.
9. Provide training to the agency identified staff
10.Ability to follow New York State in addition to DEC’s policies / laws / compliances.
11.Compliance with NYS Information Technology Security Policies and Standards
(https://its.ny.gov/policies).
12.Ability to be highly available, modular and scalable.
13.Allow users to define future workflows, analytical methods and equipment.