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Labstep
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DescriptionLabstep provides a modern, intuitive interface for scientific research that combines ELN, LIMS, LES and Order Management into a single collaborative environment.
ProviderLabstep Ltd.
Information on ProviderIn 2015 the first prototype of the platform was created within the University of Oxford.
Activity Statusactive
Information on ActiveRelease Notes: September 2022
Last checked on2022-11-17
Provider's data safety and data security strategiesfile back up with exceptional durability; Two-Factor Authentication; IP Whitelisting;SSL connections and client-specific keys; Amazon Web Services; annual security audits; OWASP top 10
Reference users
Reviewsshort description: https://www.data.cam.ac.uk/data-management-guide/electronic-research-notebooks/electronic-research-notebook-products; https://www.labsexplorer.com/c/2019-review-of-the-best-electronic-laboratory-
Exit strategyBack-ups: Workspaces can be exported using a Desktop Client which has to be installed localy
Community
Known usersUniversity of Cambridge, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; The Francis Crick Institute London UK; NFDI4Cat
General
LicenseClosed Source
SubjectLife Sciences, Chemistry, Generic
PricingAcademic, Industry, Free, Chargeable / Paid for / fee-based, Per person / Tiered Pricing
VersionsDemo
Location of providerGreat Britain
Usability
Customizable user interfaceCustomizable user interface, fully customisable inventory module
LanguagesEnglish
SupportOnline documentation, Support by provider, Chat; Help Center; Webinars
Usage statisticsno input
Offline functionalitiesA WiFi or LTE connection is required at all times to use Labstep. If connection is lost users are warned that they must reconnect.
Core functions (Daily work)
Data inputBarcode Scanner, Chemical editor, Table editor, Plain text editor, Stoichiometry Table; DNA Sequence Editor: upload annotate and edit plasmid maps and other DNA Sequences; Molecular Editor: molecular structures and formulas; Code Snippets: Python, RStudio, C, C++, C#, Matlab, Sas; calculations with Interactive table editor
Data import (formats)Scientific formats, Structured formats, MS Office formats, .gb, .gbk, .ape, JSON, FASTA; any file as long as it's less than 100mb in size; tables as xlsx
Data import (method)Drag & Drop / File Chooser, Mobile phone photo (via app), directly import of files from Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive and Dropbox
Data exportFormats suitable for long term archiving, sequences as a Genebank, Fastq or Teselagen JSON file, tables as xlsx; Export Client for export and backup the data regularly to a device
TemplatesDefine own templates, Experiment Templates; Inventory: Resource/Item Templates
Search functionsSearch by chemical structure, Search for reactions, filter experiments according to the chemical structures in reaction schemes or linked inventory
CollaborationComments, Rights management, Role management, enabling auto-sharing of content
Compliance with legal requirements
Preservation of evidenceFDA CFR 21 Part 11, Electronic signature, Versioning, Functions for accreditation
ComplianceGood Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
Extended functions (Daily work)
Laboratory management functionsOrdering function, Inventory (devices), LIMS connectivity, Materials database, Sample Tracking, Guide to implementing a LIMS; Inventory: Setting Alerts for Date Fields, e.g. Alerts on Expiry Dates of Inventory Items, e.g. Alerts for Due dates on Order Requests; Inventory: Importing via file (.cvs, .xls, .xlsx)
Integrations and extensionsBox, ChemDraw, Dropbox, Pubchem, Google Drive, One Drive, Jupyter Notebook, Folder Watcher, Google Chrome extension
AutomationData analysis, Device control, Get data from instrument, Alerts for Servicing or Calibration Dates on Equipment/Devices; send data from instruments and devices; Booking a Device; send data from instruments and devices
Device connectionDevice connection
Project management toolsAlert and Reminders
Workflowsno input
Integration in RDM and IT environment
Application programming interfacesPython library, Python SDK for working with the Labstep API
Controlled vocabularyControlled Vocabulary, Enzyme library
Data accessBrowser based
Data storage locationProvider's Cloud
Authentication methods
User account security measures
Usage optionSoftware as a Service
Server operating systemAndroid, iOS, MacOS, Windows, Apple and Android mobile devices can only be used as supplementary devices