COURSE OVERVIEW:

The meaning of this course lies in the strategic shift from reactive "break-fix" maintenance to a proactive, data-driven Asset Management program. High-end analytical instruments (LC-MS, ICP-OES, NMR) represent significant capital investments and are the backbone of laboratory productivity. This course provides the technical and managerial framework required to maximize instrument uptime, extend equipment life, and ensure that every analytical result is produced on a system in a state of "validated control."

The scope of the training involves the entire equipment lifecycle—from URS (User Requirement Specification) and procurement to final decommissioning. It covers the mechanics of Preventive Maintenance (PM), the implementation of Asset Tracking systems, and the management of multi-vendor service contracts. By focusing on Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles, participants will learn how to balance in-house technical capabilities with external service provider expertise to minimize the "Total Cost of Ownership."

The coverage includes rigorous hardware qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), the use of diagnostics software, and the management of spare parts inventory. Participants will explore the role of IoT and predictive sensors in monitoring instrument health and learn how to document all maintenance activities for regulatory audits (FDA/EMA/ISO). This course empowers laboratory managers and technicians to transform their equipment fleet into a high-performance asset that delivers consistent, reliable, and cost-effective scientific data.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

·Design a comprehensive Laboratory Asset Management Plan.

·Implement a tiered maintenance strategy (Daily, PM, and Corrective).

·Navigate the requirements for IQ, OQ, and PQ hardware qualification.

·Optimize service contract negotiations and vendor performance.

·Utilize Asset Management Software for tracking and scheduling.

·Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for frequent instrument failures.

·Manage a strategic inventory of critical spare parts and consumables.

·Evaluate the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for new acquisitions.

·Implement predictive maintenance using IoT and sensor technology.

·Audit maintenance logs for compliance with ISO 17025 and GxP.

·Develop "In-house" maintenance protocols for common instrument issues.

·Design a decommissioning and sustainable disposal plan for old assets.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Laboratory Managers, Instrument Technicians, Maintenance Engineers, Quality Assurance Officers, and Procurement Professionals responsible for laboratory equipment.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.