Analyse and setting-up of a LIMS

By Sebastien, Amaris Consultant

• In a few words, could you describe your project?

Within a group of metal industry, the project consists of a functional analysis and the establishment of a development plan for the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

• What are the context and the issues?

The charge of the laboratory is growing rapidly and it’s becoming increasingly urgent to standardize the processes in preparation for an ISO certification. The implementation of an information system adapted to the requirements of a R&D laboratory is, in this context, a strategic and difficult exercise to change practices and quality standards application.

• What are your role and the contribution of Amaris?

My role in this project is to analyze the existing processes, identify functional requirements expected, but also to measure the gap between the existing and the future to propose a plan for developing and deploying which is adapted to an organization which is constantly changing.

Very few technologies are implemented at this stage, except the use of modeling software based primarily on a language like UML in order to map the processes to be integrated into the information system. There are rather interviews, conducted meetings, analysis of data exchange, data themselves and their treatment that is done.

• What do you get of that experience?

Started 3 months ago, this project represents a challenge that allows me to develop my skills as an analyst and organizer, in addition to my taste for change management.