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Partner With Bode Technology – Experts in Crime Laboratory Development

Bode Technology is one of the few companies with experience in helping governments create a laboratory from the ground up. As America’s leading forensic DNA analysis laboratory, capable of testing more than 25,000 databanking samples and 750 forensic cases per month from agencies across the world, Bode has an understanding of the full range of DNA testing needs and maintains some of the world’s leading experts on staff.

Bode has experts who can provide consulting services for the design through the operation of an accredited forensic crime laboratory.  We offer assistance in applying for grants and funding, laboratory design and build out from the ground up or with a current structure, in partnership with a world-renowned architecture firm and Bode will ensure that the facility meets the appropriate accreditation guidelines and general safety requirements.

Building Design:

This includes basic facility requirements such as:

  • Security and appropriate access of the evidence storage area and laboratory.
  • The air flow and laboratory design to minimize evidence and sample contamination and proper ventilation of laboratory instruments.
  • The appropriate safety elements including the fire systems and alarms.

Equipment:

Consulting on equipment, computer systems and programs to be used (and/or the compatibility of the equipment) and the arrival, installation and configuration of the equipment.

Personnel:

Bode will provide an assessment of the staffing requirements for qualified scientists and technicians and will determine if any additional staff members are needed for the anticipated volumes with the existing equipment and protocols.  The personnel assessment will include but not be limited to considering each employee’s:

  • Educational background.
  • Forensic and technical experience to determine whether the staff can adapt to technological advances that are likely to occur as the field continues to evolve.

Work Flows:

Develop effective process flows using the latest technologies that are in line with gaining appropriate accreditation and ensure maximum efficiency in the laboratory.

Quality System:

Bode provides software to manage the quality systems necessary for accreditation and to ensure the appropriate checks are in place to monitor all laboratory processes.  The quality system assessment will include but not be limited to considering:

  • Protocols for quality control testing of critical reagents.
  • Advanced tools for handling laboratory samples, and performing quality control checks.
  • An evaluation of the quality system as it relates to obtaining and maintaining ISO 17025 accreditation.
  • Software used for maintain laboratory protocols.
  • Protocols and Process – A process map of the current laboratory processes will be generated to determine bottlenecks, identify areas of poor efficiency and better understand the integration of the current processes used. We also will assess protocols for scalability to accommodate the anticipated volumes of work effectively.

Training:

Bode will assess any current training programs, and provide recommendations for improvement or guidance on the implementation of a training program. Bode can also provide training for recommended new procedures if necessary.  The training assessment will include but not be limited to considering:

  • Training in all laboratory procedures, including evidence collection, serology, and DNA processing including analysis.
  • Advanced training as it meets the needs of the laboratory.  This can include advanced automation training.

Capacity:

An assessment of the current capacity will be completed, including an evaluation of instruments, personnel, validated protocols and the facility.  The capacity assessment will include but not be limited to considering:

  • The number of instruments to perform all necessary protocols.
  • The number of DNA analysts available to process samples.
  • The support services for the laboratory.
  • The quality and capability of the chosen Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
  • The post testing report generation

Each laboratory proposal is customized to meet the requirements specified by the customer. Each proposal involves an assessment followed by a detailed report outlining all steps in the process, the CV’s of the qualified staff managing and performed each step in the process as well as a Gantt chart laying out expected timelines from the initiation of the project through completion.

Contact us today for more information:  1.866.263.3443 or +1.703.646.9740

 

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