Service contracts, automated

Customer Service and Service Contracts It is important to choose a vendor that has a good customer service track record. Contact other laboratory directors and supervisors to ascertain their experience with the vendors that service their laboratories. Also, the cost of a service contract will need to be factored into the laboratory operating budget after the acquisition of an automated staining platform. 

QA requires the efficient analysis of many samples to support routine production release and stability programs. Methods are typically established in the analytical development group. Efficiency and convenience issues, including the speed of media preparation and the relative convenience of data handling and documentation, are important here. While compliance is important in all aspects of the pharmaceutical industry, QA functions must approach compliance perfection. Depending upon the facility, the automated apparatus may be tailored to specific methods with fixed configurations. Dissolution methods may be routine enough that a custom system, optimized for productivity, may be justified. Compliance of USP and use of industry standard apparatus is important to maintain compatibility with other company laboratories or in the case contract laboratory services are required. 

Equipment Supplies, Industrial Automation, Material Handling, Contract Manufacturing and Outsource Manufacturing Services) in conjunction with ... 

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