1LIMS for Environmental Labs

House all your soil, water, air, and other analyses in 1LIMS, speed up work, and automate compliance.
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Still using paper to run your lab?
Time to go paperless

Environmental laboratories cannot rely on manual methods and paper-based systems to process the sheer volume of data they have to deal with daily. An automated solution can speed up turnaround times and help you meet compliance requirements.

Automated data management

In many environmental labs, data handling is still manual. Copying and pasting information from different systems causes mistakes and slows things down. 1LIMS offers one centralized interface to manage all data, eliminating the need to switch between systems.
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Increased sample throughput

Environmental labs get a lot of orders, so the ability to analyze samples quickly is crucial. 1LIMS provides automated data management and flexible testing methods, enabling environmental labs to reduce turnaround times, and meet client demands more effectively.

Timely and detailed reporting

Advanced reporting capabilities are important for environmental labs to satisfy both clients and regulatory bodies. 1LIMS provides a reporting solution that perfectly meets the expectations of customers from chemical, pharmaceutical, and other industries.

1LIMS helps environmental laboratories perform better

Discover the key features of our platform.
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Migrate data without the hours of manual work

You can import information from Excel and integrate 1LIMS with your laboratory instruments and internal systems to make it easy to move over all your metadata and files.

Make it effortless for your team to follow SOP

With integrated test plans, you always know that your client's environmental samples are analyzed the way they should.

Test your samples smarter, not harder

With risk-based test plans, you can adjust your testing frequency based on past tests, product volume, and supplier history.

Provide test reports your clients will appreciate

With advanced data analytics and built-in templates, you can prepare detailed reports for your clients within minutes.

Feel more confident about the accuracy of test results

The system automatically flags out-of-specification results, so you can re-test the same sample to verify analytical errors.
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Maintain compliance effortlessly

With audit trails, change control, and fully customizable and controllable approval processes, you can have peace of mind about regulatory audits.

We support your testing methods

1LIMS supports a variety of environmental testing methods as mandated by EU regulations to protect human health and the environment. We can also help you adjust the platform to custom workflows so you can satisfy the needs of every client.
Water quality testing
Soil contamination analysis
Radiochemical analysis
Chemical analysis
Microbiological analysis
Physical analysis
Biological analysis
Toxicological analysis
Forensic analysis

Why 1LIMS? We implement better

1LIMS nails it when it comes to implementation. With our refined pre-implementation methodology, quick system setup, and dedicated guidance, rest assured that your automation efforts will deliver the desired outcomes.

Operational within
30 days

Unlike other laboratory information management systems, 1LIMS stands out as a cloud-based, flexible solution that can be fully operational within just one month.

Lean Six Sigma approach

Lean Six Sigma is the foundation of our approach. We visit your lab and analyze your processes to make sure implementing 1LIMS can drive transformation that delivers ROI.

Highly user
friendly

1LIMS provides a seamless user experience, lowering the adoption barrier for your employees. They can customize the user interface in minutes – no coding required.

Specialized knowledge

Our team has extensive expertise in environmental testing and can mentor your laboratory staff in implementing optimal practices for efficient, high quality, and compliant testing.

Learn how other companies have benefited from 1LIMS solutions

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Frifag Märwil Explores Digital Transformation Potential to Save CHF 15,400 Using 1LIMS

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Polygal Transitioned from Manual Processes to Automated Quality Management with 1LIMS

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How Model AG Can Reduce Laboratory Staff Workload by Half with 1LIMS

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A platform your team can rely on

Get all you need to manage orders and execute high-quality testing of soils, water, solids, sediments, and air using a simple, organized platform.

Put your tests on
auto-pilot

Centralize your lab's data, including orders from diverse clients, a range of samples, and test plans, for fast and convenient access. Implement standardized testing protocols to run analyses more efficiently.
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Forget manual work mode

Automate data handling to speed up turnaround times and facilitate the implementation of optimal practices in your laboratory. 1LIMS is intuitive, so your staff will have no problem using it for daily operations.
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Connect and manage test instruments

From pH meters and GC instruments to spectrometers and biofuel analyzers – you canimport data from your lab instruments into 1LIMS as well as track device calibration and maintenance schedules.
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Maintain seamless compliance

Enforce compliance without worrying about inspections. With 1LIMS, you can effortlessly uphold a transparent, audit-trailed, easily searchable repository of all samples, test results, and issued reports.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 1LIMS help an environmental lab go paperless?

1LIMS replaces manual, paper-based record-keeping in environmental labs with a centralized digital system. Instead of using paper logs and Excel sheets for sample tracking and results, all data is entered or captured electronically in 1LIMS. It consolidates soil, water, air, and other test data into one secure database. By doing so, it eliminates the duplication and errors often caused by copying data between paper and different systems. The result is a paperless workflow where information flows automatically and can be accessed by the team in real time, improving both efficiency and accuracy.

Can 1LIMS handle the large volume of data in environmental testing?

Yes. Environmental labs often deal with high volumes of samples and a wide array of tests, and 1LIMS is equipped to manage that scale. The system’s automated data management means that even if you have hundreds of samples and test results coming in, they’re all organized under the respective projects/orders in the LIMS. Powerful search and filter functions allow you to quickly find specific data (e.g., all water samples from a certain site or date). By automating repetitive data entry and integrating with instruments, 1LIMS also speeds up processing large data sets, ensuring that even with heavy workloads your lab can maintain quick turnaround times.

How does 1LIMS improve turnaround time for environmental lab results?

1LIMS improves turnaround time by automating and streamlining many steps of the testing process. For instance, when samples arrive, they can be logged in quickly via barcode scanning. Test data from instruments (like GC/MS for chemical analysis or auto-samplers) can feed directly into the system, cutting out manual result entry. Moreover, the LIMS keeps track of all pending tests and can prioritize work, ensuring nothing is overlooked. With built-in reporting tools, generating client reports is immediate once results are approved. All these efficiencies add up, meaning environmental labs can deliver results to clients and regulators faster than with manual or semi-digital workflows.

What reporting capabilities does 1LIMS provide for environmental labs?

1LIMS offers advanced reporting features that are very beneficial for environmental labs. You can create detailed, formatted reports that include all test results, method details, and compliance information for a project. These reports can be customized to meet the needs of clients or regulatory agencies, and you can generate them with a few clicks. Additionally, because the LIMS stores all historical data, you can quickly compile trend reports or summaries (for example, showing contaminant levels in a water source over several months). The clarity and speed of reporting ensure that your lab can provide the necessary documentation for permits, compliance, or client updates without delay.

How does 1LIMS ensure regulatory compliance in environmental labs?

Maintaining compliance is easier with 1LIMS because it automatically captures the necessary records and controls. The system logs every change to data (audit trails) and enforces change control, so any modification in a result or method is documented. It supports setting up your SOPs and test methods digitally, making sure analysts follow standardized procedures. Plus, it provides features like automated out-of-specification (OOS) alerts, which notify you if a test result falls outside regulatory limits. With built-in approval processes, you can have supervisors review and sign off results electronically. All these elements combined mean that when an environmental regulator asks for documentation or proof of procedure, you can easily show it through 1LIMS records.

Can 1LIMS support different environmental testing methods and regulations?

Yes, 1LIMS is flexible enough to support a wide variety of environmental testing methods and adhere to various regulations. Whether your lab is doing EPA methods for water quality, air pollutant analysis, soil contamination tests, or any other specialized protocol, you can configure those methods and parameters in 1LIMS. The system is used by labs that need to comply with EU environmental regulations and national standards, and it can be adapted to track whatever data points those methods require. By aligning 1LIMS with your specific testing methods, you ensure consistency in how tests are performed and recorded, which is crucial for meeting regulatory standards and for credible results.

How does 1LIMS handle out-of-spec or abnormal results in environmental tests?

1LIMS has functionality to help labs manage out-of-specification (OOS) results proactively. If a test result is entered that exceeds the acceptable limits or criteria you’ve set (for instance, a contaminant level above a threshold), the system can flag it immediately. You can configure alerts or triggers so that, for example, a supervisor is notified of the OOS result. The platform can also prompt for a follow-up action, such as scheduling a re-test or initiating an investigation. By capturing these exceptions in the LIMS and guiding the next steps, 1LIMS ensures that no abnormal result slips through the cracks without proper attention.

Is implementing 1LIMS in an environmental lab complex or time-consuming?

Implementing 1LIMS in an environmental lab is generally quick and well-supported. Typically, the system can be up and operational in about 30 days. The 1LIMS team uses a refined pre-implementation methodology (often influenced by Lean Six Sigma) to understand your lab’s processes upfront. This means the configuration of the LIMS matches your needs closely from the start. Training is provided to make sure your analysts and staff find the software user-friendly. Because 1LIMS is cloud-based and the vendor has experience with environmental labs, they also bring specialized knowledge to address your particular concerns (like handling many sample sources, regulatory data needs, etc.). Overall, labs find that adopting 1LIMS is a smooth process that quickly pays off in daily efficiency gains.

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