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<p><strong>🎤Jessica Whitehouse</strong></p><p><strong>Haloacetic acids (HAAs) are disinfection byproducts formed when chlorine or bromine reacts with organic matter in water—and some are linked to serious health concerns. In this episode of Concentrating on Chromatography, we sit down with Jessica Whitehouse, MSc student at the University of Calgary, to discuss how she developed a GC-MS method to detect and quantify HAAs in real-world water samples.</strong></p><p>During her undergraduate research at Thompson Rivers University, Jessica tackled a major challenge faced by many academic labs: how to analyze regulated environmental contaminants without access to GC-ECD instrumentation. &nbsp;Using dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction, derivatization, and GC-MS, she built a faster, more accessible workflow—and applied it to tap water, swimming pools, and hot tubs.</p><h4><strong>In this conversation, we cover:</strong></h4><ul><li>What haloacetic acids are and why they matter</li><li>Why standard EPA methods can be difficult for smaller or teaching-focused labs</li><li>How GC-MS can be adapted for HAA analysis</li><li>The challenges of derivatization and temperature program optimization</li><li>Unexpected findings in brominated vs. chlorinated HAAs</li><li>Why pool and hot tub water can show surprisingly high HAA levels</li><li>The excitement (and frustration) of first-time method development</li><li>Advice for undergraduate and early-career analytical chemists</li></ul><p>Jessica also shares how this project led directly to her current MSc research on ozone and nanobubble water disinfection, where she’s now expanding into ion chromatography.</p><p>Whether you work in environmental analysis, chromatography, GC-MS, or are just starting your journey in analytical chemistry, this episode offers practical insight into real lab constraints, method development, and the joy of finding your first analyte peak.</p><h3><strong>Video Transcription</strong></h3><h4><span><strong>Introduction</strong></span></h4><p>Haloacetic acids (HAAs) are an important class of disinfectant byproducts formed when organic matter present in water reacts with chemical sanitizers. Because several HAAs are associated with adverse health effects, their determination remains relevant in environmental and public health analysis. This interview highlights the academic pathway and research experience of Jessica, whose undergraduate work focused on the development of a gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS) method for the analysis of HAAs in pool and hot tub water.</p><p>Her project emerged from a combination of academic interest in analytical chemistry, practical experience with water testing, and the constraints of instrument availability in an undergraduate research setting. The resulting workflow illustrates how method adaptation, critical problem-solving, and persistence can enable meaningful analytical research even when standardized methods are not directly accessible.</p><h4><span><strong>Academic Background and Entry into Analytical Chemistry</strong></span></h4><p>Jessica completed a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a minor in Physics at Thompson Rivers University in British Columbia. Her interest in analytical chemistry developed during her second year of study, when coursework revealed the quantitative and detail-oriented nature of the discipline. This emphasis on numerical interpretation, precision, and method development aligned strongly with her academic strengths and motivated her to pursue analytical research.</p><p>Her specific interest in water chemistry originated even earlier through practical work in a pool and hot tub store, where she became familiar with routine water testing and the chemical factors influencing water quality. This early exposure led naturally into undergraduate research under the supervision of Dr. Sharon Brewer, whose expertise in water analysis provided an ideal foundation for the project.</p><h4><span><strong>Haloacetic Acids as Disinfectant Byproducts</strong></span></h4><p>Haloacetic acids are a subset of disinfectant byproducts generated when sanitizing agents react with natural organic matter in water. In treated recreational water systems such as pools and hot tubs, disinfectants are essential for microbial control, yet they can also lead to formation of unwanted chemical byproducts. Because some HAAs are considered potentially harmful, their occurrence and concentration warrant analytical attention.</p><p>In this study, both chlorinated and brominated HAAs were of interest. Although the tested water systems were primarily sanitized using chlorine-based products, the occurrence of brominated HAAs emerged as a notable and somewhat unexpected finding.</p><h4><span><strong>Analytical Challenges and Method Selection</strong></span></h4><p>A major challenge in the project was the lack of access to the instrumentation required for the standard EPA-based method initially considered for HAA analysis. The available protocol depended on GC-ECD instrumentation, which was not accessible at the university. This limitation required the development of an alternative strategy based on the instruments available locally.</p><p>GC-MS was selected as the most practical analytical platform. To support this approach, Jessica identified a literature source describing a similar method that could be adapted to her research aims. In parallel, dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction was introduced into the workflow as a means of sample preparation, providing valuable methodological experience beyond the standard undergraduate laboratory curriculum.</p><p>This adaptation illustrates a common reality in academic research: analytical methodology is often shaped not only by ideal regulatory procedures, but also by local instrument access, scheduling limitations, and the practical needs of the researcher.</p><h4><span><strong>Need for Derivatization in GC-MS Analysis</strong></span></h4><p>A central analytical issue was that HAAs are inherently nonvolatile, which makes them poorly suited to direct GC analysis. To enable gas chromatographic separation, derivatization was required to convert the analytes into more volatile derivatives with more favorable boiling characteristics.</p><p>In this method, derivatization with octanol was employed. This modification improved volatility and also generated larger fragments, which aided mass spectral interpretation by making the analyte fragmentation patterns easier to distinguish. Thus, derivatization served both chromatographic and mass spectrometric purposes.</p><h4><span><strong>Optimization of the GC Temperature Program</strong></span></h4><p>Considerable effort was devoted to optimization of the GC temperature program. The main difficulty did not arise solely from the analytes themselves, but from the derivatization reagent. Octanol produced a broad and persistent chromatographic feature, including a significant shoulder extending into later retention times. This complicated separation and increased pressure to keep the method sufficiently short for routine sample throughput.</p><p>Among the analytes, monochloroacetic acid proved especially problematic. Because it differed only subtly in structure and produced overlapping behavior relative to the octanol-derived background, its signal was difficult to isolate confidently. Although chlorine-containing fragments could be observed, precise assignment remained challenging. This difficulty underscores how small structural differences and matrix-related interferences can complicate quantitative GC-MS workflows.</p><h4><span><strong>Method Performance and Practical Advantages</strong></span></h4><p>Although the adapted GC-MS method was developed out of necessity, it also provided practical advantages over the more standardized workflow that had initially been considered. In particular, the derivatization step in the adapted approach required only approximately 10 minutes, whereas the more conventional procedure involved a water bath step lasting around two hours. In addition, the adapted workflow offered shorter overall preparation and analysis timing, allowing batches of samples to be prepared and placed on the autosampler within a normal working schedule.</p><p>From a practical research perspective, this translated into substantially improved laboratory efficiency. The ability to complete derivatization quickly and begin automated sample analysis without extensive delays made the workflow more manageable and better suited to the demands of an undergraduate project.</p><h4><span><strong>Unexpected Findings: Brominated HAAs in Chlorine-Sanitized Systems</strong></span></h4><p>One of the more surprising outcomes of the study was the predominance of brominated HAAs, despite the fact that the investigated pools and hot tubs were sanitized using chlorine-based treatments. Four of the systems relied on sodium chloride electrolysis to generate chlorine species, while others used chlorine-containing puck formulations commonly applied in recreational water treatment.</p><p>Given these conditions, higher levels of chlorinated HAAs might have been expected. Instead, the results suggested a greater abundance of brominated HAAs. A plausible explanation is the presence of bromine-containing impurities in commercial pool and hot tub chemicals. Although such impurities may occur at relatively low levels, they can still influence disinfectant byproduct formation. The observation highlights the importance of considering the full chemical composition of treatment products, not merely their primary declared active ingredients.</p><h4><span><strong>Value of Practical Industry Experience</strong></span></h4><p>Jessica’s prior work in the pool and hot tub industry provided an unusually strong contextual advantage for the project. Because the samples originated from store clients, she had access to detailed information about the chemicals used in each system, including safety data sheets and knowledge of treatment timing. This background significantly strengthened interpretation of the analytical results by linking measured byproducts to known product usage patterns.</p><p>Such integration of practical field knowledge with laboratory analysis represents an important strength in applied environmental chemistry, particularly when studying real-world water systems rather than idealized laboratory samples.</p><h4><span><strong>Scientific Development and Early Research Motivation</strong></span></h4><p>An especially valuable element of the project was the role it played in building research confidence. Jessica described the first successful identification of an analyte peak as a memorable turning point, reflecting the emotional significance of early experimental success in scientific training. In analytical chemistry, where method optimization often involves repeated setbacks and ambiguous data, such moments can be critical in sustaining motivation and reinforcing scientific identity.</p><p>This experience also informed her advice to early-stage researchers: unfavorable or unexpected outcomes still constitute valid results. Negative or imperfect findings remain analytically meaningful and contribute to scientific understanding, provided they are interpreted carefully.</p><h4><span><strong>Connection to Current Research</strong></span></h4><p>Jessica is now working at the University of Calgary on a different project focused on ozone and nanobubble disinfection. Although the analytical platform and immediate research questions have changed, the conceptual connection to her earlier work remains clear. Her experience with disinfectant byproducts and water chemistry directly supported her transition into this new role and helped position her as a strong candidate for research in water treatment-related systems.</p><p>She also expressed interest in expanding her analytical expertise through ion chromatography, which will play a role in her current work. This transition reflects the broader development of an environmental analytical chemist whose work continues to center on water quality, disinfection chemistry, and the analytical tools needed to investigate both.</p><h4><span><strong>Public Health Relevance</strong></span></h4><p>A notable practical implication of the project concerns recreational water safety. Jessica emphasized that pool and hot tub water should not be ingested, a recommendation already widely understood in general terms but further reinforced by her findings. In at least one case, HAA concentrations were reported at levels far above the federal drinking water regulation threshold. While such regulations are designed for potable water rather than recreational water, the comparison nevertheless illustrates the extent to which disinfectant byproducts may accumulate in these environments.</p><p>She also noted that several HAAs are classified as probable human carcinogens, with prolonged exposure linked to serious health concerns. Although occasional accidental ingestion is not equivalent to chronic exposure, the findings reinforce the importance of appropriate hygiene, safe water maintenance practices, and awareness of chemical byproduct formation in recreational systems.</p><h4><span><strong>Conclusion</strong></span></h4><p>This research demonstrates how meaningful analytical chemistry can emerge from a combination of scientific curiosity, practical constraints, and strong mentorship. By adapting a GC-MS workflow for the determination of haloacetic acids in pool and hot tub water, Jessica developed a method that was both workable within local instrument limitations and efficient enough to offer practical benefits over more conventional procedures.</p><p>Beyond the analytical results themselves, the project highlights several broader themes: the value of undergraduate research, the importance of flexibility in method development, the benefit of practical contextual knowledge, and the relevance of environmental analytical chemistry to real-world public health questions. It also shows how early research experiences can shape a long-term scientific trajectory, leading from undergraduate investigation to continued work in water chemistry and disinfection science.</p><blockquote><p><strong>This text has been automatically transcribed from a video presentation using AI technology. It may contain inaccuracies and is not guaranteed to be 100% correct.</strong></p></blockquote><blockquote><h4><strong>Concentrating on Chromatography Podcast</strong></h4><p>Dive into the frontiers of chromatography, mass spectrometry, and sample preparation with host David Oliva. Each episode features candid conversations with leading researchers, industry innovators, and passionate scientists who are shaping the future of analytical chemistry. From decoding PFAS detection challenges to exploring the latest in AI-assisted liquid chromatography, this show uncovers practical workflows, sustainability breakthroughs, and the real-world impact of separation science. Whether you’re a chromatographer, lab professional, or researcher you'll discover inspiring content!</p><p>You can find <strong>Concentrating on Chromatography Podcast </strong>in podcast apps:</p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1wZg67rCjoGju4yhqxI3tL"><strong>Spotify</strong></a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/tz/podcast/concentrating-on-chromatography/id1788429185"><strong>Apple podcast</strong></a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://podscan.fm/podcasts/concentrating-on-chromatography"><strong>podscan</strong></a></li></ul><p>and on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/@ChromatographyTalk/videos"><strong>YouTube channel</strong></a></p></blockquote>

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The result is a substantial number of regular scientists and process operators that need to generate chromatographic results using advanced instrumentation themselves.</p><p>The solution is an Open Access tool enabling users to simply walk up and use a very straightforward interface to exploit the full power of the chromatography data system (CDS), without actually using the CDS software itself. <strong>Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ XPS </strong>provides this <strong>streamlined and easy-to-use</strong> interface for <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/76"><strong>Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ CDS</strong></a>, while maintaining <strong>full capabilities</strong> of the CDS software, like instrument control, data processing, reporting and compliance tools.</p><h3><strong>Workflow</strong></h3><p>Users can walk up to <strong>any chromatography instrument</strong> connected to the CDS, with or without MS detection, and start to run their analysis with only a <strong>few mouse-clicks.</strong></p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_XPS_Open_Access_Software_5e8f8c3dec.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ XPS Open Access Software: First, select the analysis to perform (A) and which instrument should be used (B). The instrument overview shows the current instrument status’ and displays the estimated wait time until each instrument is available and the number of sample positions still available.  The instrument list is filtered depending on the analysis selected and the users privileges to only show appropriate instruments." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_XPS_Open_Access_Software_5e8f8c3dec.jpg 196w," sizes="100vw" width="876" height="697"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_XPS_Open_Access_Software_2_a8b64a52ae.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ XPS Open Access Software: Next, enter the sample names (C) and any other parameters (D) required for the analysis." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_XPS_Open_Access_Software_2_a8b64a52ae.jpg 196w," sizes="100vw" width="876" height="697"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_XPS_Open_Access_Software_3_4b4367ffae.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ XPS Open Access Software: Place the sample vials in the indicated positions and select Submit." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_XPS_Open_Access_Software_3_4b4367ffae.jpg 196w," sizes="100vw" width="876" height="697"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_XPS_Open_Access_Software_4_0386d31c9a.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ XPS Open Access Software: The sequence is submitted and will run. The operator is shown the expected start and finish time of the analyses." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_XPS_Open_Access_Software_4_0386d31c9a.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="625" height="263"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_XPS_Open_Access_Software_5_1b51ab8dd2.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ XPS Open Access Software: At the end of the run, the results are automatically printed and/or exported and a link to the exported report can be distributed via email." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_XPS_Open_Access_Software_5_1b51ab8dd2.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="814" height="309"></p><h3><strong>Configuration and management</strong></h3><p>Running samples is as easy as described above once Chromeleon XPS software is set up, configured and managed by an experienced chromatographer.</p><ul><li>All the methods required for the analysis must be created; the instrument method with all instrument control and data acquisition parameters, the processing method with all data processing parameters and the report template with all required results, to be reported.&nbsp;</li><li>A Chromeleon eWorkflow is created using these methods. An eWorkflow is an electronic procedure that automates all steps of the laboratory process related to a chromatographic analysis</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_XPS_Open_Access_Software_6_a3b2219e42.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ XPS Open Access Software: The lab manager can customize Chromeleon XPS to show or hide individual toolbar buttons (A), which eWorkflows are visible to users (B) and which instruments they can access (C)." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_XPS_Open_Access_Software_6_a3b2219e42.jpg 196w," sizes="100vw" width="876" height="697"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_XPS_Open_Access_Software_7_d647111f5d.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ XPS Open Access Software: In addition, it is possible to define various system options, such as which email notifications to send." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_XPS_Open_Access_Software_7_d647111f5d.jpg 193w," sizes="100vw" width="659" height="533"></p><p>Chromeleon XPS Open Access software lets <strong>any user</strong> run samples on their own by delivering a <strong>clean, streamlined walk-up interface</strong> that utilizes the<strong> full power</strong> of Chromeleon CDS. Users can access<strong> all instruments controlled by </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/76"><strong>Chromeleon CDS</strong></a><strong>, including MS</strong>, and automatically receive results or notifications about run completion or failure. The management console contains advanced customization options to fulfill any organization’s requirements, included fully regulated environments.</p><p><strong>Chromeleon XPS software provides error-free execution of any chromatography analysis with minimal training requirements for users.</strong></p>

Thermo Scientific Chromeleon CDS Enterprise

Chromeleon CDS Enterprise is a scalable, cloud-ready chromatography data system for multi-site labs. Ensures compliance, connectivity, uptime, and productivity.

<p><strong>A Chromatography Data System (CDS), networked or enterprise, is vital for compliant, efficient and reliable operation of any modern chromatography laboratory – it will manage all the analytical processes from instrument control, to raw data storage and processing, right through to generating the final results.</strong></p><p>Delivering these capabilities across a network brings a unique set of challenges. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/76"><strong>Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ CDS</strong></a> has been designed and optimized to overcome these challenges. The Chromeleon software architecture can connect multiple sites and locations to a central data center with the same performance as a fully local operation. With its forward-looking architecture Chromeleon CDS is cloud-ready today.</p><p>Chromeleon software supports your chromatography operation throughout your enterprise – from research to routine quality testing – connecting people, instruments and other laboratory software, while delivering proven productivity gains for faster return on investment (ROI).</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/application::product.product/Thermo-Chromeleon-CDS-Enterprise-2.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific Chromeleon CDS Enterprise" width="null" height="null"></p><h3><strong>Chromeleon CDS brings…</strong></h3><h4><strong>…compliance</strong></h4><ul><li>Highest degree of data integrity and traceability with comprehensive security tools</li><li>eReports and eSignatures ensure regulatory compliance</li><li>Automated software and instrument qualification routines and qualification monitoring</li><li>Supports GLP, GMP and 21 CFR Part 11 regulatory requirements</li><li>Complete audit trails with versioning and advanced review functions</li></ul><h4><strong>…connectivity</strong></h4><ul><li>Built for scalable network deployment</li><li>Utilize instruments suiting your business’s needs</li><li>Easily interface with relevant laboratory software (including LIMS/ELN)</li><li>Chromeleon SDK available for custom integrations</li><li>Cloud-ready with central management and simplified deployment</li></ul><h4><strong>…confidence</strong></h4><ul><li>Unique network failure protection ensures 24/7 laboratory uptime</li><li>Future proof and scalable software solution</li><li>Access to up-to-date laboratory performance information</li><li>XVault technology enables operation even during network outages</li><li>Automatic instrument and software qualification checks</li></ul><h4><strong>…productivity</strong></h4><ul><li>Increased efficiency via toolset providing ‘right first time’ analysis</li><li>Reduced data processing time using built-in smart tools</li><li>eWorkflow™ procedures, Smart Startup, IRC and SST automation</li><li>SmartLink, Cobra Wizard and batch processing tools for fast, reliable data review</li><li>Fully customizable Report Designer and structured reporting templates</li></ul>

Thermo Scientific Chromeleon CDS Mass Spectrometry Software

Chromeleon CDS unifies MS workflows with full compliance, remote access, and seamless control of Thermo Scientific MS instruments in a scalable, secure platform.

<div><div><p><strong>Consolidate your mass spectrometry (MS) laboratory with robust support for targeted quantitation and screening workflows in biopharma, environmental, and food safety sectors.</strong></p><p><strong>Connect instruments, users, and data</strong> in a centralized scalable server-based system, providing remote data access and central management of methods, templates, and reports.<strong> Full support</strong> for GMP compliance helps ensure data integrity, traceability, and verification throughout the data lifecycle. Native control of Thermo Scientific MS instruments, including <strong>single quadrupole, triple quadrupole </strong>and <strong>high-resolution accurate mass</strong> (HRAM), enables robust instrument operations.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/76"><strong>Thermo Scientific Chromeleon Chromatography Data System (CDS) Software </strong></a>combines with industry-leading Thermo Scientific MS instrumentation to deliver an&nbsp;outstanding solution for targeted MS<sup>n</sup> quantitation workflows.</p><h3><strong>Key Chromeleon features</strong></h3><div><div><div><h4><strong>Built for MS workflows</strong></h4><p>Chromeleon Software supports targeted quantitation and screening MS workflows by providing a comprehensive solution for data acquisition, processing, and reporting. See how the software facilitates advanced data analysis and integrates seamlessly with other software tools to enhance the efficiency and reliability of your MS workflows. Examples include:</p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.thermofisher.com/cz/en/home/industrial/pharma-biopharma/pre-clinical-and-clinical-drug-testing/small-molecule-bioanalysis-dmpk.html"><strong>Bioanalysis:</strong></a><strong> </strong>Take advantage of simultaneous MS data acquisition, automated system suitability testing, spectral library integration, and data exchange with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.thermofisher.com/cz/en/home/digital-solutions/lab-informatics/lab-information-management-systems-lims/solutions/watson.html">Thermo Scientific Watson LIMS.</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.thermofisher.com/cz/en/home/industrial/pharma-biopharma/biopharmaceutical-analytical-testing/intact-protein-analysis-workflows.html"><strong>Intact proteins:</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong>Achieve high-quality results with optimized algorithms for both isotopically resolved and unresolved data, MS<sub><sup>1</sup></sub> - MS<sub><sup>3</sup></sub> targeted library searching, and deliver high-throughput, accurate results.</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.thermofisher.com/cz/en/home/industrial/pharma-biopharma/biopharmaceutical-analytical-testing/multi-attribute-method.html?erpType=Global_E1"><strong>Multi-Attribute Method (MAM):</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong>Combine the flexibility of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/1837"><strong>Thermo Scientific BioPharma Finder Software</strong></a><strong> </strong>with compliance-ready Chromeleon Software to deliver a powerful MAM workflow.</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.thermofisher.com/cz/en/home/industrial/food-beverage/food-analytical-testing/persistent-organic-pollutants-food.html"><strong>Dioxin, PCBs, and POPs analysis:</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong>Use built-in advanced internal standard techniques for accurate quantitation in complex matrices and automate sequence creation, calculations and reporting.</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.thermofisher.com/cz/en/home/industrial/environmental/environmental-contaminant-analysis/emerging-contaminants/pfas-testing.html"><strong>PFAS analysis:</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong>Combine Chromeleon Software with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/1759"><strong>Thermo Scientific Compound Discoverer Software</strong></a> for compliant MS data acquisition, advanced discovery, identification, and targeted processing, and reporting.</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.thermofisher.com/cz/en/home/industrial/food-beverage/food-analytical-testing/pesticide-residues-analysis.html"><strong>Pesticide analysis:</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong>Utilize out-of-the-box workflows for fast and simple processing with tailored view settings, automated cross-confirmation, and adherence to SANTE guidelines.</li></ul><div><div><div><h4><strong>Single software solution</strong></h4><p>Increase <strong>productivity with a single software solution</strong> for your entire laboratory and eliminate the complexity of multiple data systems to <strong>simplify training, streamline workflows, and reduce manual processes</strong> across your lab.</p><p>Supporting a broad range of <strong>MS and chromatography techniques</strong> within one intuitive platform, the <strong>consistent user experience spans all analyses</strong>—regardless of deployment model—and includes <strong>complete coverage from instrument control to data acquisition, processing, and reporting</strong> for both front-end separation and MS detection.</p><div><div><div><h4><strong>Control and access from anywhere</strong></h4><p>Keep your operations running <strong>smoothly and securely</strong>, whether working in the lab or remotely. Deliver <strong>secure, remote access</strong> to instruments and data, making it easy to <strong>monitor runs, review results, and manage workflows from anywhere</strong>.</p><p><strong>Reduce IT overhead</strong> with streamlined system management using tools like the <strong>built-in updater</strong> to automate centralized rollout of maintenance packages, operating system updates, antivirus updates, among others, across the entire installation.</p><p>Help ensure <strong>data security</strong> with comprehensive <strong>system access control</strong>, auditing, and reporting using powerful querying capabilities facilitated by <strong>automated, centralized data storage</strong> with a <strong>secure relational database</strong>.</p><div><div><div><h4><strong>Built-in resilience and scalability</strong></h4><p>Achieve <strong>resilient, scalable performance</strong> across your laboratory operations. Designed for <strong>continuous uptime with zero data loss</strong>, the software features <strong>best-in-class automated network failure protection</strong> to keep your laboratory running and protect your data.</p><p>Its <strong>flexible architecture scales effortlessly</strong> from small, on-premise installations to large, multi-site deployments—on-premise, in the cloud, or virtual—without the need for reinstallation—while maintaining a <strong>consistent user experience</strong>.</p><p>Safeguard your data at every stage with <strong>robust network architecture and multi-layered security</strong>, eliminating single points of failure. With Chromeleon Software, your lab stays <strong>secure, connected, and ready to grow</strong>.</p><div><div><div><h4><strong>Enabling regulatory compliance</strong></h4><p>Chromeleon Software is designed from the ground up to help MS and chromatography labs <strong>simplify achieving, maintaining and demonstrating compliance</strong> to rigorous regulatory standards such as <strong>GxP, ISO, and 21 CFR Part 11</strong>. It provides <strong>powerful tools to help ensure data integrity</strong>, including <strong>extensive user access controls</strong>, <strong>comprehensive time-stamped audit trails</strong>, and <strong>result versioning capabilities</strong>. <strong>Electronic signatures and automated reporting</strong> enable efficient data review by exception, allowing for <strong>quick identification and resolution of discrepancies</strong>. These features work together to support laboratories in maintaining <strong>secure, traceable, and compliant workflows</strong>.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ Chromatography Data System (CDS) Software

Run your lab on an intuitive, user-friendly Chromatography Data System (CDS) that also scales from workstation to global deployment. 

<div><div container-id="cq-colctrl-lt1" comp-id="A1"><div><h2>End the compromise between lab efficiency and IT needs</h2></div></div><div container-id="cq-colctrl-lt1" comp-id="A2"><div><p><strong>Run your lab on an intuitive, user-friendly Chromatography Data System (CDS) that also scales from workstation to global deployment. Connecting people, instruments, and enterprise data management, Thermo Scientific Chromeleon CDS delivers productivity gains, data integrity, and full support of GMP compliance for chromatography, third party systems, including capillary electrophoresis, and Thermo Scientific mass spectrometry instruments.</strong></p><p>Built-in Chromeleon eWorkflow™ provides you with the means to go from injection to final results in just three mouse clicks. Chromeleon CDS provides data security, audit-trails documentation and simplified reviews, and is built around a relational database to provide comprehensive coverage of functionality to adhere to GMP and data integrity guidelines.&nbsp;</p><p>Its service-oriented architecture allows for the fastest performance by separating high-load tasks to run in individual processes on dedicated hardware. With significant advances in system architecture delivering faster processing, particularly for MS users, and enhanced network stability for large networks through balanced distribution of data management and domain administration loads, your lab can perform like never before.</p><p>Chromeleon Enterprise Software effectively scales to accommodate over<strong> 1000 instruments</strong> and seamlessly connects users worldwide within a tiered enterprise system.</p><p>And now with the<strong> </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/1821"><strong>Thermo Scientific Ardia Platform</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong>connected software environment, you can super-charge your Chromeleon CDS with enhanced lab management tools and Ardia Server-side processing for even faster MS/MS data handling speeds.&nbsp;</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_Chromatography_Data_System_CDS_Software_9_7afc16ebb0.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ Chromatography Data System (CDS) Software" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_Chromatography_Data_System_CDS_Software_9_7afc16ebb0.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="2570" height="1086"></p><div><h3><strong>Key CDS features</strong></h3></div><div><p>A networked or enterprise CDS is vital for compliant, efficient and reliable operation. Streamline your workflows using software that was built with both the lab and IT in mind. Scale from a single workstation up to global, multi-site deployment with a solution designed for tracking, accountability, and QA/QC that is incredibly easy to use, with fewer mouse clicks.</p><p>Chromeleon CDS supports more than<strong> 500 chromatography instruments</strong>, including third-party capillary electrophoresis systems and Thermo Scientific single/triple quadrupole as well as high-resolution accurate-mass (HRAM) mass spectrometry instruments in a single data system.</p></div><div colctrl-id="5-1"><div><div container-id="cq-colctrl-lt3" comp-id="A1"><div><div data-seo-schema="" data-seo-element="description"><div><h4><strong>Workstation</strong></h4><p><strong>Instruments, intelligence, insight</strong></p><p>Chromeleon CDS delivers ease of use, comprehensive instrument control, automated data analysis and flexible reporting.</p><ul><li>Eliminate errors and simplify training using eWorkflow procedures&nbsp;</li><li>Achieve more "right-first-time" analyses using Smart Startup and Intelligent Run Control</li><li>Accelerate data processing, reviewing and reporting with dynamic updating and smart tools built in</li></ul></div></div><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:2682/600;" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_Chromatography_Data_System_CDS_Software_2_45040ea7dd.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ Chromatography Data System (CDS) Software: Workstation" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_Chromatography_Data_System_CDS_Software_2_45040ea7dd.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="2682" height="600"></figure><div data-seo-schema="" data-seo-element="description"><div><h4><strong>Workstation Connect</strong></h4><p><strong>Security, sharing, support</strong></p><p>Convert multiple workstations to a small network to realize many benefits of enterprise without the effort or expense.</p><ul><li>Remote instrument control and data processing</li><li>Compliance and data integrity tools as standard</li><li>Improved sharing and security of data without need for a separate server</li><li>Access guaranteed support response times</li></ul><p><img style="aspect-ratio:2682/600;" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_Chromatography_Data_System_CDS_Software_3_92167c8126.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ Chromatography Data System (CDS) Software: Workstation Connect" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_Chromatography_Data_System_CDS_Software_3_92167c8126.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="2682" height="600"></p></div></div><div data-seo-schema="" data-seo-element="description"><div><h4><strong>Enterprise</strong></h4><p><strong>Compliance, connectivity, confidence</strong></p><p>Support your scientific business and digital transformation goals from single laboratory to global, multi-site, cloud-based deployment.&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Manage instruments, procedures, and protocols in a single software</li><li>Connect multiple sites to a central data server with the same performance as a fully local operation</li><li>Integrate with other informatics solutions: LIMS, LES or ELN</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_Chromatography_Data_System_CDS_Software_4_16c82a693c.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ Chromatography Data System (CDS) Software: Enterprise" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_Chromatography_Data_System_CDS_Software_4_16c82a693c.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="2682" height="600"></p><div><h3><strong>Focus areas</strong></h3></div><div colctrl-id="6-1"><div><div container-id="cq-colctrl-lt4" comp-id="A1"><div><div data-seo-schema="" data-seo-element="description"><div><h4><strong>Built for the Lab</strong></h4><p><strong>Analyze without compromise</strong></p><ul><li>Meet compliance and productivity needs</li><li>Designed for chromatography, CE, and MS (including HRAM)</li><li>Customizable user interface</li><li>Amplified spreadsheet-based custom reporting engine</li><li>Achieve more “right-first-time” analyses</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_Chromatography_Data_System_CDS_Software_5_b25345a248.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ Chromatography Data System (CDS) Software: Built for the Lab" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_Chromatography_Data_System_CDS_Software_5_b25345a248.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="2682" height="600"></p></div></div><div data-seo-schema="" data-seo-element="description"><div><h4><strong>Built for IT</strong></h4><p><strong>Standardize without compromise</strong></p><ul><li>Meet stability and data security needs</li><li>Ensure business continuity</li><li>Go beyond 1000+ connected users/instruments/workstations without affecting performance</li><li>Benefit from centralized management</li><li>Deliver strong, reliable ROI</li><li>Ability to adapt to your infrastructure</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_Chromatography_Data_System_CDS_Software_6_253bc4812c.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ Chromatography Data System (CDS) SoftwareBuilt for IT" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_Chromatography_Data_System_CDS_Software_6_253bc4812c.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="2682" height="600"></p></div></div><div data-seo-schema="" data-seo-element="description"><div><h4><strong>Built for Compliance</strong></h4><p><strong>Optimize without compromise</strong></p><ul><li>Utilize built-in features to establish and maintain your validated state&nbsp;</li><li>Schedule automated data management tasks</li><li>Simplify meeting latest regulatory requirements</li><li>Streamline with centralized data and audit trail review</li><li>Benefit from our rigorous testing</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_Chromatography_Data_System_CDS_Software_7_40b07fccc8.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ Chromatography Data System (CDS) Software: Built for Compliance" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_Chromatography_Data_System_CDS_Software_7_40b07fccc8.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="2682" height="600"></p></div></div><div data-seo-schema="" data-seo-element="description"><div><h4><strong>Built for MS</strong></h4><p><strong>Specialize without compromise</strong></p><ul><li>Leverage MS productivity tools for up to 10x faster processing</li><li>Optimize background processing whilst freeing the UI</li><li>Utilize built-in MS workflow packages and report templates</li><li>Gain confidence in results with support for cross-technique confirmation</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_Chromatography_Data_System_CDS_Software_8_94a5adf2cb.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ Chromatography Data System (CDS) Software: Built for MS" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_Chromatography_Data_System_CDS_Software_8_94a5adf2cb.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="2682" height="600"></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Thermo Scientific™ TraceFinder™ Software

Driven by a powerful and intuitive set of acquisition and data processing tools, Thermo Scientific TraceFinder software provides rapid access to your results and increases output across the entire laboratory.

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