STARLIMS ELN

Spreadsheet-based electronic lab notebook integrated with unified lab informatics

by STARLIMS · Lab Management & ELN

Executive Summary

STARLIMS ELN is an enterprise electronic lab notebook that provides a centralized, digital alternative to paper notebooks, standalone spreadsheets, and disparate lab documentation systems. Built on an intuitive spreadsheet-based design, it allows scientific researchers and QA/QC analysts to execute test procedures, perform complex scientific calculations, and record experimental data while maintaining complete data integrity. Integrated natively within the STARLIMS informatics platform alongside LIMS, LES (Lab Execution System), and SDMS (Scientific Data Management System), STARLIMS ELN creates a 360-degree lab ecosystem. All experimental entries and sequence templates are securely stored in a centralized database, preventing uncontrolled copies, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring that raw analytical data flows seamlessly into broader sample management workflows. Designed for regulated environments including pharmaceuticals, life sciences, environmental testing, and manufacturing, STARLIMS ELN enforces compliance through 21 CFR Part 11-ready controls. Features include robust audit trails, granular user permissions, electronic signatures, and bidirectional instrument/system integration via RESTful APIs.

Use Cases

  • Replacing paper lab notebooks and ad-hoc spreadsheets with standardized, compliant electronic records
  • Executing complex chemical and biological test procedures with embedded calculations and formula support
  • Streamlining R&D collaboration and cross-disciplinary scientific data sharing across multiple laboratory sites
  • Maintaining 21 CFR Part 11 and ISO compliance with automated audit logging and electronic signature workflows

Features

Visibility

  • Spreadsheet Interface: Familiar spreadsheet environment for structuring, recording, and visualizing scientific test procedures and calculations.
  • Unified Platform View: Seamless 360-degree visibility linking ELN experimental records directly to LIMS sample tracking and SDMS raw file repositories.

Intelligence

  • Advanced Analytics Integration: Embedded analytics modules that evaluate operational bottlenecks, turnaround times, and testing trends across laboratories.

Support

  • Lifecycle Management Services: Vendor-supported validation kits, system updates, template configurations, and lab workflow migration consulting.

Technical Specifications

Architecture
Multi-tier web-based informatics platform built on Microsoft .NET and enterprise database engines (Oracle/SQL Server), unified with LIMS, LES, and SDMS
Deployment
Hybrid
Authentication
SSO/SAML, MFA
API Available
Yes
MCP Server
No

Infrastructure

  • AWS
  • Azure

Integrations

  • Empower
  • SAP
  • STARLIMS LIMS
  • STARLIMS SDMS
  • STARLIMS LES

Security & Compliance

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 27001, SOC 2

Encryption: Data encrypted in transit via TLS and at rest using enterprise-grade AES encryption

Pricing

Model
Subscription or Perpetual License
Starting Price
Contact sales
Target Customer
Mid-Market,Enterprise
Contract Type
Annual
Free Trial
No

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