Biorepository Solutions
EPL Archives’ (EPL) comprehensive portfolio of biorepository solutions addresses your complex and evolving biomaterials management needs. You can eliminate the hassle of managing multiple vendor relationships by consolidating your global biorepository program with a single trusted partner: EPL. Examples of some of our custom solutions are provided below.
Best practices consulting
Our time-tested Best Practice Areas reflect decades of experience working with hundreds of clients worldwide to develop our biorepository management programs that facilitate and maintain compliance. EPL Best Practice Areas include:
- Policies and procedures;
- Retention scheduling;
- Indexing and access;
- Disposal; and
- Auditing and accountability.
Learn more about Biomaterials Best Practices Consulting
Special Projects
Our experts are available to support the planning, logistics, and implementation of your special projects, applying best practices refined from decades of experience. Below are a few examples of the special project services we provide:
- Planning and logistics;
- Project management;
- Compliance consulting;
- Facility design, shutdown & relocation
EPL has experience in designing, overseeing construction and outfitting biorepository facilities. We’ve successfully coordinated the logistics for tens of millions of research materials across tens of thousands of miles and our experts have relocated freezers, refrigerators, and related containers safely and securely.
Independent Audits
We provide independent assessments of your GXP compliant policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) along with recommendations on how to mitigate risks of non-compliance.
EPL’s independent audits include:
- Self Assessments – questionnaire and on-site inspection to assess GXP compliance;
- Vendor Assessments – inspections to ensure services are performed as contracted and meet applicable industry standards;
- Facility Inspections – on-site inspection (including inspection of facility records) to ensure adherence to SOPs and compliance with applicable GXP regulations; and
- In-Process Inspections – inspection of on-going activities and associated documentation to ensure adherence to SOPs and compliance with applicable GXP regulations; and
- Inspection Checklists - for laboratory activities.
EPL also offers GXP Training (on-site or via webinar) and GXP Documentation Support review and/or development to help ensure GXP compliance.
Biomaterial Escrow Services
Our Biomaterials Escrow service was developed in direct response to the sale and/or transfer of client assets from one party to another. EPL can assist you in planning and implementation of an asset sale and/or transfer between two parties as the neutral third-party escrow service provider.
Contact us today to find out how EPL’s Biorepository Solutions can benefit your organization.
