TURI, an academic research lab focused on evaluating safer chemical alternatives, transformed its operations by adopting Scispot to address inefficiencies in manual tracking and documentation. Previously burdened by spreadsheet-based processes that hindered reproducibility and ISO 17025 accreditation efforts, the lab implemented Scispot’s Labsheets, Protocol Templates, and Sample Manager. These tools digitized workflows, standardized testing protocols, and enabled barcode-based sample tracking with metadata management for CAS numbers, concentrations, and exposure types. Activity logs and role-based access ensured compliance-ready traceability, while structured reporting streamlined stakeholder communication. As a result, TURI reduced documentation inconsistencies, saved staff hours, achieved real-time visibility into sample progress, and established a clear pathway toward ISO 17025 accreditation, enhancing transparency and efficiency in their toxicological evaluations.
TURI, an academic research lab evaluating safer alternatives to industrial chemicals, faced significant challenges in managing their workflows. Their reliance on spreadsheets and manual documentation for tracking test sample data, protocol variations, and reporting across repeated chemical assays led to inefficiencies, limited reproducibility, and difficulties in tracking changes over time. These issues were compounded by their pursuit of ISO 17025 accreditation, which demanded higher data integrity and compliance standards.
The lab required a centralized, structured solution to digitize and standardize their workflows while supporting their accreditation goals. They needed a system to manage sample metadata, streamline reporting, and integrate with existing infrastructure without requiring a complete overhaul.
Scispot provided a customized solution to address TURI’s challenges. Labsheets digitized repeated testing workflows, including toxicity screening data and metadata like CAS numbers, concentrations, and exposure types. Protocol Templates standardized chemical testing processes, while Labspaces organized projects by chemical class or use-case. Sample Manager enabled barcode-based tracking of test compounds across replicates, maintaining a chain of custody. Activity logs and role-based access ensured traceability and accountability, critical for collaborative review and accreditation compliance. Scispot’s structured outputs streamlined report generation for internal and external stakeholders.
With Scispot, TURI significantly improved their workflow efficiency and data accuracy. The solution reduced inconsistencies in testing documentation, saved time on report preparation, and provided a clear pathway toward ISO 17025 accreditation. The lab’s ability to track samples, manage metadata, and generate structured reports enhanced transparency and collaboration, supporting their mission to evaluate safer chemical alternatives.
