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Jun. 28 - Jun. 29, 2018

Labtopia Classroom
12929 Gulf Freeway, Suite 108
Houston, TX 77034

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COURSE OVERVIEW

This highly participative course begins with a high-level overview of the Transition to ISO 17025:2017differences between ISO 17025:2017 and ISO 17025:2005. Practical workshops and case studies help students understand and apply the new requirements of the ISO 17025:2017 standard. Learn the steps to take now to ensure a successful transition to ISO 17025:2017. This course also includes "Ask the Assessor" where students can gain valuable insight into what lead assessors and auditors are looking for and get practical real-world advice, best practices, and tips.

Student Prerequisites:  Each student shall be required to have studied the most newly revised version of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 prior to attending the course.  Please bring a copy of the standard with you to the course.

COURSE CONTENT

  • Overivew of ISO 17025:2017 Standard
  • Highlevel overview of the diffences between ISO 17025:2017 and ISO 17025:2005
  • Understanding the key elements and importance of a gap assessment
  • Transition Planning
  • Important Quality Management Updates
  • Important Technical Requirements
  • Ask the Assessor

QUESTION & ANSWER TIME - "ASK THE ASSESSOR"

  • Gain insight and best practice advice and tips

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is acceptable for all laboratory staff who participate in the operation of the laboratory quality system including:

  • Conducting testing or calibration
  • Supporting laboratory activities
  • Managing the laboratory quality system
  • Training laboratory staff
  • Managing the laboratory

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Speaker: Jeanne Mensingh
Speaker Jeanne Mensingh
Jeanné Mensingh is one of the co-founders of Labtopia.  As a Principal, Jeanné oversees operations for Labtopia Informatix and is Senior Consultant for Labtopia Solutions, and Labtopia Training.  She is also a principle and co-founder of Labtopia Staffing.  Jeanné has extensive experience in regulated industries and laboratories.  As a subject …

Jeanné Mensingh is one of the co-founders of Labtopia.  As a Principal, Jeanné oversees operations for Labtopia Informatix and is Senior Consultant for Labtopia Solutions, and Labtopia Training.  She is also a principle and co-founder of Labtopia Staffing.  Jeanné has extensive experience in regulated industries and laboratories.  As a subject matter expert (SME) she assists regulated laboratories in streamlining their processes, leaning their operations, and meeting any regulatory requirements with automated systems such as LIMS.  In addition she provides quality assurance support to manufacturers, laboratories, and distributors related to ISO, GxP, and Environmental requirements.  She has extensive experience in all aspects of laboratory operation from the analytical bench to QA management in the plant and commercial laboratory environment.  Her background in quality management systems, technical writing, project management, business process mapping, database requirements and implementation, document control, validation, and laboratory compliance support her clients in all aspects of quality and regulatory requirements.  Some of her certifications include Lean Manufacturing, IS0 9001, and NELAC Lead Assessor. 


Jeanné has an ACS Certified B.S. in Chemistry from Northeast Louisiana University (now University of Louisiana at Monroe) and post graduate work in Chemical Engineering at Louisiana Tech University.  She has a Masters Certificate in IS/IT Project Management from Villanova University. She is an American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified HACCP Auditor (CHA) and a Certified Software Quality Engineer (SQE).  She is also a certified ISO 9001:2000 lead auditor and a Lead Assessor for NELAC (TCEQ and LDEQ). She has received training in Good Laboratory Practices, Good Manufacturing Practices and International Pharmaceutical Excipient Council Good Manufacturing Practices for Excipients.


Jeanné has provided QA and LIMS support to companies who must comply with good manufacturing practices (GMPs), good laboratory practices (GLPs), EPA Drinking Water Regulations, ISO 9001:2008, ISO 17025:2005, and TNI 2009 standard.


When she finds time to relax, Jeanné enjoys spending time with her husband Paul Mensingh and their two sons, Gabriel and Christian.  As an extensive traveler, Jeanné still finds time for her hobbies as a pastel artist, avid book reader, and scrap-booker.

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Labtopia Training

At Labtopia Training, we are scientific and technical professionals just like you. Therefore, we understand the unique challenges you face in your workplace.  With over 25 years of industry experience, we understand the importance of consistent, effective training programs.


Date and Time

Thu, Jun. 28

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Fri, Jun. 29, 2018

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(GMT-0500) US/Central

Location

Labtopia Classroom

12929 Gulf Freeway, Suite 108
Houston, TX 77034

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Labtopia Classroom

12929 Gulf Freeway, Suite 108
Houston, TX 77034