At Alera Labs, we provide a comprehensive suite of analytical services specifically designed to meet the unique needs of the Agricultural Biotechnology (Agbio) industry. Our expertise spans a broad range of agrochemical compounds including pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and other related substances. We specialize in developing and validating tailored analytical assays, conducting forced degradation studies, and developing stability-indicating assays to ensure the integrity and stability of agrochemicals. Our services extend to the identification and analysis of metabolites, contributing to the understanding of the lifecycle of agrochemicals in plants, soil, and the environment. With a strong focus on ensuring product effectiveness and safety over time, we conduct rigorous stability testing and offer method optimization, troubleshooting, and transfer for agrochemical analysis. We also provide comprehensive services for dose verification testing in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations and develop bioassays for toxicological studies. Utilizing advanced techniques, we excel in structure elucidation and impurity identification, playing a crucial role in ensuring the quality and purity of agrochemical products. Trust Alera Labs to deliver industry-leading analytical services that drive innovation and safety in the Agbio industry.
1. Development and validation of a wide spectrum of analytical assays for pesticide, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, excipients, etc.
Techniques used: HPLC, GC, LC-MS, LC-MS/MS
Alera Labs specializes in developing and validating a wide range of analytical assays specifically tailored for the Agricultural/Agbio industry, ensuring accurate and reliable analysis of pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and other related compounds.
In the Agbio industry, Alera Labs, a small yet agile analytical chemistry lab based in North Carolina, stands out for its expertise in the development and validation of comprehensive analytical assays. By using advanced techniques such as High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), and Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), and Liquid Chromatography with tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), Alera Labs ensures accurate and reliable analysis of a wide array of agricultural compounds including pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and excipients.
Alera Labs, a specialized analytical chemistry laboratory in North Carolina, provides custom services to the Agricultural/Agbio industry through the development and validation of a broad spectrum of analytical assays. These assays are crucial for the precise and reliable analysis of a diverse array of substances, including pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and excipients.
Harnessing high-end techniques such as High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), and Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), and Liquid Chromatography with tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), Alera Labs offers unparalleled accuracy in its testing processes. Despite being a small lab, the team’s agility, commitment to quality control, and quick turnaround times make it a trusted partner for the Agbio industry.
Alera Labs, a compact yet proficient analytical chemistry laboratory located in North Carolina, provides specialized Agbio analytical services aimed at the Agricultural and Agbio industry. Leveraging advanced analytical tools such as High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), and Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), and Liquid Chromatography with tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), Alera Labs is adept at developing and validating a wide range of analytical assays.
Our services cater to a wide spectrum of compounds including but not limited to pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides, as well as excipients. We ensure precise and dependable results, crucial for the accurate analysis of Agbio compounds.
Our team is known for agility, unwavering commitment to quality control, and swift turnarounds, making us a dependable partner for the Agbio industry. We are specifically tailored for clients searching for a low-cost, fast, and quality-controlled analytical chemistry laboratory.
Whether it’s pesticide testing, herbicide analysis, insecticide validation, or fungicide assay development, our clients trust us for our expertise and speed.
2. Forced degradation studies and stability indicating assays development
Techniques used: HPLC, GC, LC-MS, LC-MS/MS
The team’s expertise includes conducting forced degradation studies and developing stability indicating assays to assess the stability and integrity of agrochemicals, providing crucial information for formulation development and regulatory compliance.
Situated in North Carolina, Alera Labs, a nimble analytical chemistry laboratory, excels in providing specialized services to the Agricultural and Agbio industry. We are recognized for our proficiency in forced degradation studies and the development of stability indicating assays for agrochemicals.
Making use of cutting-edge techniques such as High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), and Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), and Liquid Chromatography with tandem mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), we conduct comprehensive agrochemical stability studies. Our forced degradation studies are instrumental in assessing the stability and integrity of various agrochemicals, such as pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides.
Alera Labs specializes in the development of stability indicating assays, a critical process that aids in evaluating the long-term stability of agrochemicals. These services provide invaluable insights crucial for formulation development and are an integral part of regulatory compliance in the Agbio industry.
Even though Alera Labs is a small laboratory, we stand out for our rapid response, commitment to rigorous quality control, and cost-effective services, positioning us as a trusted partner for agrochemical degradation studies and stability assay development in the Agbio industry.
3. Metabolite identification and analysis
Techniques used: HPLC, LC-MS, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS
Alera Labs offers services for the identification and analysis of metabolites, helping to understand the breakdown and transformation of agrochemicals in plants, soil, and the environment.
At Alera Labs, a specialized analytical chemistry laboratory based in North Carolina, we provide an essential service to the Agricultural and Agbio industry in the form of metabolite identification and analysis. Leveraging advanced techniques like High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS),and Liquid Chromatography with tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), and Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), our expert team facilitates a deeper understanding of the breakdown and transformation of agrochemicals.
Our metabolite analysis service offers key insights into how agrochemicals such as pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides interact with various elements in the ecosystem. We delve into the interaction of these compounds with plants, the changes they undergo in different soil types, and their overall impact on the environment.
Alera Labs, despite being a small and agile laboratory, is dedicated to providing fast and cost-effective services with an emphasis on quality control. This positions us as a go-to resource for agrochemical metabolite identification and analysis in the Agbio industry.
4. Stability testing
Techniques used: HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS, LC-MS/MS
The company’s stability testing services evaluate the stability and shelf-life of agrochemical products, ensuring their effectiveness and safety over time.
In the Agbio industry, Alera Labs, a North Carolina-based analytical chemistry laboratory, provides stability testing services using cutting-edge technology like High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), and Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), and Liquid Chromatography with tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). This service is vital in assessing the shelf-life and stability of agrochemical products such as pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. Our stability testing ensures that these products maintain their effectiveness and safety over time, contributing significantly to quality assurance in agrochemical production.
Despite being a small, agile laboratory, Alera Labs is committed to providing speedy, high-quality, and cost-effective services that cater to the specific needs of the Agbio industry. Our emphasis on quality control makes us a reliable partner for stability testing in the Agbio industry.
5. Method optimization, troubleshooting, and transfer
Techniques used: HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS, LC-MS/MS
Alera Labs optimizes, troubleshoots, and facilitates the transfer of analytical methods for agrochemical analysis, ensuring accurate and reliable results for the industry.
In the Agricultural and Agbio industry, Alera Labs provides expert services in the optimization, troubleshooting, and transfer of analytical methods, with a specific focus on agrochemical analysis. Leveraging state-of-the-art techniques like High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), and Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), and Liquid Chromatography with tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), the team ensures accurate and reliable results that contribute to the quality and safety of agrochemical products.
For example, a client might approach Alera Labs with a novel pesticide formulation, needing a robust and reliable method for quantifying the active ingredient. Our experienced team would use our suite of analytical tools to develop and validate a custom assay, tailored specifically to the client’s needs.
Alternatively, a company may find that their existing analytical method is not providing consistent results, impacting product quality and potentially delaying regulatory approval. In this case, our team would troubleshoot the existing method, identify the source of the variability, and optimize the method to ensure reliable, accurate results.
Once the method is optimized, Alera Labs also assists with its transfer to other laboratories or manufacturing sites, helping the client maintain product quality and consistency across multiple locations. Despite our small size, our agility, speed, and cost-effectiveness make us an ideal partner for the Agbio industry.
6. Development, validation, and sample analysis for dose verification testing for GLP toxicology studies
Techniques used: HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS, LC-MS/MS
The company provides comprehensive services for the development, validation, and sample analysis of dose verification tests in compliance with GLP regulations, ensuring accurate measurement of toxicological doses in agrochemical studies.
In the Agricultural and Agbio industry, Alera Labs provides crucial services for the development, validation, and sample analysis for dose verification testing in Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) toxicology studies. Using advanced techniques such as High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), and Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), and Liquid Chromatography with tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), Alera Labs ensures precise measurement of toxicological doses in agrochemical studies, a critical aspect of safety assessments for agrochemicals.
Consider a case where an Agbio company has developed a new insecticide and needs to evaluate its toxicological profile. Alera Labs could step in to develop and validate a dose verification assay specifically for this insecticide. This would entail designing a method to accurately quantify the insecticide in the sample matrices from the GLP toxicology study.
Or perhaps a company is planning to submit regulatory documentation for a new herbicide. Alera Labs can validate their existing dose verification assay according to regulatory guidelines, perform the sample analysis, and provide a comprehensive report, saving the client valuable time and resources.
Despite being a small lab, Alera Labs excels in delivering these critical services with agility, speed, cost-effectiveness, and a strong commitment to quality assurance, making it a go-to partner for Agbio industry players.
7. Development and validation of bioassays for toxicological studies
Techniques used: HPLC, LC-MS, LC-MS/MS
Alera Labs’ expertise includes the development and validation of bioassays for toxicological studies, providing valuable insights into the safety and efficacy of agrochemical products.
Alera Labs, with its agile and expert team, excels in developing and validating bioassays for toxicological studies in the Agricultural and Agbio industry. Using advanced analytical techniques such as High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), and Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), and Liquid Chromatography with tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), Alera Labs provides vital insights into the safety and efficacy of agrochemical products such as pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
For instance, an Agbio company developing a novel pesticide may seek Alera Labs’ services to establish and validate a bioassay that can assess the pesticide’s toxicological profile. Or a company might have a bioassay in place but require assistance in validating it to ensure it delivers reliable and reproducible results, a crucial requirement for any regulatory submissions.
Alera Labs, though a small-sized lab, prides itself on delivering top-notch, timely, and cost-effective bioassay development and validation services. This expertise, coupled with its quality control emphasis, makes Alera Labs an ideal choice for Agbio companies seeking reliable and accurate bioassay development and validation services for their toxicological studies.
8. Structure elucidation and Impurity Identification
Techniques used: HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS, LC-MS/MS, FT-IR,1D and 2D NMR
The lab utilizes advanced techniques for structure elucidation and impurity identification, helping to ensure the quality and purity of agrochemical products.
As a nimble and dedicated laboratory, Alera Labs stands at the forefront of providing comprehensive analytical chemistry services to the Agricultural and Agbio industry. The company’s expertise extends to sophisticated techniques for structure elucidation and impurity identification of agrochemical products, employing advanced technology platforms such as High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), and Liquid Chromatography with tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), Fourier-transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), and 1D and 2D Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) For example, if an Agbio firm is developing a novel fungicide and requires support in understanding its chemical structure, Alera Labs could utilize these techniques to elucidate its structure accurately. Similarly, to ensure product safety and compliance with quality standards, Alera Labs can identify any impurities in the fungicide, helping to guarantee the purity of the product.
Furthermore, Alera Labs offers diverse services that support crop development and quality control in the Agbio industry. These services range from testing for pesticide and herbicide residues, to genetic analysis of genetically modified crops, nutrient analysis, and environmental testing for contaminants. In addition to these, Alera Labs provides general quality control testing, ensuring the integrity and consistency of Agbio products.
Despite its small size, Alera Labs’ dedication to top-tier science, customer service, and quick turnaround times make it an exceptional partner for Agbio companies requiring reliable and efficient analytical chemistry services for their products.
Alera Lab serves the Agbio industry by providing specialized analytical chemistry services to support crop development and quality control. This includes testing for pesticide and herbicide residues, genetic analysis of modified crops, nutrient analysis, environmental testing for contaminants, and general quality control testing to ensure the integrity and consistency of Agbio products.