Episode notes
This episode details best practices for maintaining laboratory notebooks and accurately capturing analytical data under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements. We explain the significance of contemporaneous recording, proper correction methods, and secure storage in preserving data integrity. The episode discusses common challenges such as transcription errors and incomplete entries, outlining strategies to ensure that all laboratory records accurately reflect the testing processes and outcomes. We emphasize the role of the lab notebook as a central hub of information, a detailed, permanent record of all experiments, observations, and data generated.
Furthermore, we explore the key elements of a good lab notebook entry, emphasizing clear identification of experiments, accurate dates and times, detailed material and equipment lists, ...