Qualyse unifies its metrology with JRI-MySirius

Qualyse is a public reference laboratory for health analyses in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, accredited under the NF EN ISO 17025 standard. Faced with managing a fleet of 400 thermal monitored units spread across 4 sites and metrology processes fragmented across multiple software tools, Qualyse integrated the JRI-MySirius Mapping module to create a unified environment that simplifies operations, secures audits and gives time back to its metrology teams.

Objective: Unify metrology processes on a single platform to boost productivity and secure NF EN ISO 17025 compliance


A multi-accredited laboratory with critical metrology requirements

Qualyse carries out 3.7 million analyses every year for more than 40,000 public and private clients: health inspections for regional health authorities (swimming pools, beaches, drinking water), analyses for the food service and agri-food industries, and services for livestock farmers covering animal health. Its 21 technical platforms across 4 sites cover fields as varied as water physico-chemistry, food bacteriology, air chemistry and molecular biology.

In this context, metrology is not optional: it is the cornerstone of regulatory compliance. As a laboratory accredited under NF EN ISO 17025, Qualyse must guarantee the metrological traceability of all its thermal monitored units, traceable to the International System of Units.

Fragmented metrology processes: the challenge to overcome

Qualyse’s in-house metrology department manages a fleet of 400 devices, half of which require regular thermal mappings, representing approximately 100 mappings per year across a variety of monitored units: incubators, freezers, refrigerators, water baths and dry baths.

Although Qualyse has worked with JRI for 13 years, its software architecture had until then been fragmented across multiple tools:

  • Monitored unit mappings were carried out via a dedicated solution, separate from the main platform
  • Each mapping required manual data export followed by re-import into that tool
  • Report generation involved additional steps, leading to wasted time and potential errors
  • Tracking periodicities represented a risk of non-compliance in the event of an audit

« If the periodicity has been exceeded on a monitored unit or if a mapping has not been carried out, it can lead to a non-conformity report being opened during an audit. »

Magali CHEVALIER, Metrology Manager – Qualyse

How JRI unified Qualyse’s metrology

Qualyse took a new step forward in its collaboration with JRI by integrating the Mapping module into its existing JRI-MySirius platform. This development creates a unified environment covering the entire metrology cycle, from campaign planning through to the automatic generation of reports compliant with NF EN ISO 17025 requirements.

Key features used by Qualyse:

  • Centralised management of monitored unit mapping campaigns from a single workstation
  • Unified interface for mapping and calibration, with no need to switch software
  • Automatic generation of time-stamped PDF reports, structured and compliant with NF EN ISO 17025
  • Complete traceability of every metrology operation, with full activity logging
  • Dynamic dashboard displaying deviations, stability and compliance percentages in real time
  • Periodicity tracking to anticipate mapping deadlines and avoid non-conformities

The activated modules meet Qualyse’s operational and regulatory requirements:

Mapping
Module

Centralised campaign management, automatic generation of time-stamped PDF reports compliant with NF EN ISO 17025, periodicity tracking

Calibration
Module

Unified interface for mapping and calibration, with no need to switch software

Maintenance
Module

Complete traceability of every metrology operation, with full activity logging

Concrete, measurable results

CriteriaBefore the Mapping ModuleAfter the Mapping ModuleBenefit
Software architectureDedicated mapping solutionSingle JRI-MySirius platformNo more double data entry, consistent data
Data processingManual export and re-importAutamated integrated workflowElimination of software “gymnastics”
Raport generationManual, time-consumingAutomatic, time-stamped PDF compliant with NF EN ISO 17025~20 min saved per mapping
Annual time saved100 mappings × 20 minMore than 32 hours/year returned to the metrology team
Audit riskPotential non-conformity reportComplete traceability, periodicities trackedPeace of mind during audits
OnboardingTraining required on two toolsIntuitive ergonomics, fast adoptionNew technicians autonomous from day one

« In terms of processing and report generation, we estimate a saving of around 10 minutes per mapping. »

Magali CHEVALIER, Metrology Manager – Qualyse

Applied to Qualyse’s 100 annual mappings, this saving represents more than 16 hours of work saved each year, a significant reduction in low-value tasks and a better allocation of resources towards higher-value activities.

Centralising data and standardising reports directly contributes to securing audits: every measurement is logged with a timestamp, periodicities are tracked automatically and reports are structured in line with NF EN ISO 17025 requirements, ready for presentation at audit.

The ergonomics of JRI-MySirius also make it easier to onboard new team members. The most recently recruited technician at Qualyse had no difficulty getting to grips with the solution, both on the calibration side and on the MySirius platform itself.

13 years of partnership: a long-standing relationship built on trust

The relationship between JRI and Qualyse illustrates what long-term support truly means. Over 13 years, JRI has evolved alongside Qualyse’s needs, from a dedicated metrology solution to a unified platform with JRI-MySirius.

« It really is about having everything in one place. The main benefit is being able to manage everything from a single piece of software. »

Magali CHEVALIER, Metrology Manager – Qualyse

A project that is part of a broader collaboration

Building on this positive experience, Qualyse is considering extending its collaboration with JRI into a new strategic area: temperature monitoring in sample collection vehicles, with continuous measurement and geolocation integration via JRI connected mobility solutions.

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