Selected
engagements.
Representative examples of the work, anonymized to protect client confidentiality. Each entry reflects a real engagement pattern — the kind of problem, the approach, and the outcome.
Paper-to-Paperless Lab Migration
Challenge: A microbiology laboratory running entirely on paper records needed to transition to Element LIMS without disrupting daily sample throughput of 200+ drinking water and wastewater samples.
Approach: Designed new digital logbook templates mirroring the existing paper workflow. Built LIMS data import configurations for all active methods. Ran a 3-month parallel operation — paper and digital side by side — to validate accuracy before cutting over.
Outcome: Full paperless operation achieved with zero data loss and no disruption to client reporting timelines. Daily QC records, chain-of-custody, and analytical reporting all migrated successfully.
NELAC Accreditation Gap Assessment
Challenge: A 60+ person lab across four departments (inorganic wet chemistry, metals, VOA, SVOA) needed a systematic review of their quality system ahead of multi-state accreditation renewals — MA DEP, RI DOH, CT, NH NELAC, and A2LA.
Approach: Reviewed certification scopes across all accrediting bodies. Mapped gaps in SOP coverage, calibration records, and corrective action documentation. Delivered a prioritized findings report organized by department and severity.
Outcome: Lab addressed all critical findings before assessment date. Accreditation renewed across all bodies with no major findings.
SOP Remediation for Microbiology Methods
Challenge: Existing microbiology SOPs were outdated, inconsistent across methods, and had been cited in a previous audit. The lab needed compliant documentation for EPA 1604, Colilert/Colisure, fecal coliform MPN, Enterolert, and HPC — all aligned with MA DEP requirements.
Approach: Rewrote each SOP from scratch using EPA reference methods and Standard Methods as source documents. Included QC requirements, acceptance criteria, corrective action triggers, and document control metadata. Validated each against the current MA DEP certification scope.
Outcome: Complete SOP library for microbiology department. No documentation findings on next audit cycle.
TALS LIMS Configuration & MDL Program
Challenge: LIMS method codes, limit groups, and certification scope mappings needed to be rebuilt after a system upgrade. MDL verification schedule and DOC control charts had lapsed.
Approach: Reconfigured method codes and limit groups for all active methods across inorganic, metals (6010D/6020B), VOA, and SVOA. Built MDL verification scheduling and DOC control chart templates. Set up user permissions and QA project workflows.
Outcome: LIMS fully operational with current certification scopes. MDL/DOC program running on schedule with automated tracking.