Qualyse unifies its metrology with JRI-MySirius
Qualyse is a leading public health analysis laboratory in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, COFRAC accredited to standard NF EN ISO 17025. Faced with managing 400 pieces of thermal equipment spread over 4 sites and with metrological processes fragmented between several software packages, Qualyse integrated theMySirius JRI Mapping Module, creating a unified environment that simplifies operations, makes audits more secure and saves time for its metrological teams.
A multi-accredited laboratory with critical metrological requirements
Every year, Qualyse carries out 3.7 million analyses for more than 40,000 public and private clients: health checks for the ARS (public health authorities) (swimming pools, beaches, drinking water), analyses for the catering and food industries, and animal health services for livestock farmers. Its 21 technical platforms spread over 4 sites cover fields as varied as water physico-chemistry, food bacteriology, air chemistry and molecular biology.
In this context, metrology is not an option: it is the pillar of regulatory compliance. As a COFRAC-accredited laboratory, Qualyse must guarantee the metrological traceability of all its thermal equipment, connected to the International Measurement System.
Fragmented metrological processes: the challenge to overcome
Qualyse’s in-house metrology department manages a fleet of 400 devices, half of which require regular thermal mapping.
This represents around 100 Mappings per year on a variety of enclosures: incubators, freezers, refrigerators, water baths and dry baths.
Although Qualyse has been working with JRI for 13 years, its software architecture was previously fragmented between several tools:
- Enclosure mapping was carried out using a metrological mapping solution separate from the main platform.
- Each Mapping required data to be exported manually and then re-imported into this dedicated solution.
- Editing the reports involved additional handling, which wasted time and led to potential errors.
- Monitoring periodicities represented a risk of non-compliance in the event of an audit: “If the periodicities for an enclosure have been exceeded or if mapping has not been carried out, in the event of an audit this could lead to the opening of a non-compliance file”.
The JRI solution: the Mapping module integrated into JRI MySirius
Qualyse has taken the next step 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 metrological cycle, from campaign planning to the automatic production of reports in compliance with COFRAC and NF EN ISO 17025 requirements.
Key features exploited by Qualyse
- Centralised control of enclosure Mapping campaigns from a single workstation
- Unified interface for Mapping and calibration, without changing software
- Automatic generation of time-stamped, structured PDF reports compliant with COFRAC / ISO 17025 standards
- Complete traceability of every metrological operation, with logging of all actions
- Dynamic dashboard displaying deviations, stability and compliance percentages in real time
- Monitoring periodicities to anticipate Mapping deadlines and avoid non-compliance
Before / After / Gain table
| Criteria | Before the Mapping module | After the Mapping module | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software architecture | Carto Metrology Solution from JRI | Single JRI-MySirius platform | Eliminate double entries and ensure data consistency |
| Data processing | Manual export + reimport into the cartographic metrology solution | Integrated automatic flow | Elimination of software “gymnastics” |
| Editing reports | Manual, time-consuming | Automatic, time-stamped PDF, COFRAC-compliant | ~20 min saved per Mapping |
| Annual time saved | – | 100 Mappings × 20 min | More than 32 hours/year returned to the metrology department |
| Audit risk | Possible non-conformity form | Full traceability, regular intervals | Peace of mind in the face of COFRAC audits |
| Getting started | Training required on two tools | Intuitive ergonomics, quick adoption | Autonomy for new technicians on arrival |
Concrete, measurable results
Quantified productivity gains
“In terms of processing and reporting, we can estimate a saving of around 20 minutes per Mapping.
– Ms Chevalier, Metrology Manager, Qualyse
Applied to Qualyse’s 100 annual Mappings, this gain represents :
- Over 32 hours of work saved every year
- A significant reduction in low added-value tasks
- Better allocation of metrology department resources to higher-value missions
Enhanced COFRAC compliance
The centralisation of data and the standardisation of reports contribute directly to the security of COFRAC audits:
- Each measurement is logged and time-stamped for unquestionable traceability
- Mapping intervals are automatically monitored, eliminating the risk of overruns.
- The reports generated are structured in accordance with ISO 17025 requirements, ready for audit presentation
Immediate adoption by teams
The user-friendliness of JRI-MySirius facilitates the integration of new employees, a decisive advantage for a growing metrology department. The latest technician recruited by Qualyse took to the solution without any particular difficulty, both on the calibration side and on the MySirius platform.
13 years of partnership: a long-term relationship built on trust
The relationship between JRI and Qualyse illustrates what long-term support means. Over the last 13 years, JRI has been able to evolve with Qualyse’s needs: from a dedicated cartographic metrology solution to a unified metrology platform with JRI MySirius. The value of this unification is summed up by Ms Chevalier in one sentence:
“It’s really about having everything in one place. The main advantage is that you can control everything from a single software package.
– Mrs Chevalier, Metrology Manager, Qualyse
Outlook: towards connected monitoring of sampling vehicles
On the strength of this positive experience, Qualyse plans to extend its collaboration with JRI on a new strategic front: temperature monitoring in sampling vehicles, with continuous measurement and integration of geolocation via JRI’s connected mobility solutions.
The areas of development envisaged include :
- Deployment of new connected probes for mobile monitoring
- Extension of monitoring to transport of samples with continuous measurement
- Integrating geolocation into temperature measurements
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