Bioanalytical Expertise

Synchron bioanalytical team offers method development, assay validation and specimen analysis using state-of-the-art liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). We perform method validation and sample analysis in compliance with regulatory guidelines to support pharmaceutical development.Methods are developed and validated in accordance with either client-specific protocols or internal SOPs and all methods are validated to meet MHRA, FDA and/or EMA guidelines. We are capable of handling both controlled substances and radioactive materials. Bioanalytical has a dedicated sample tracking and sample management team. The sample management team carefully inspects each shipment against the study protocol requirements to ensure sample integrity and traceability. A list of our current offerings is as follows:

  • Method transfer and optimization
  • Method development and validation
  • Analytical support for clinical trials
    • Pharmacokinetic (PK) studies
    • Bioequivalence studies
  • Bioanalysis of chiral compounds and endogenous compounds

Bioanalytical Equipment List:

  • Shimadzu- 8050 with Nexera (1)
  • Shimadzu- 8040 with Nexera (4)
  • Waters Acquity UPLC with Quattro Premier (2) and premier XE (1)
  • Waters Alliance 2695 with Quattro Micro (1)
  • Thermo TSQ Quantum Ultra with CTC Pal and Accela Pump (1)
  • N2 Fast, TurboVap LV Evaporator (1)
  • Rapid 50 Evaporator (2)
  • Nitrovapcon Evaporator (2)
  • Sartorius Balance – CPA-225D (2)
  • Sartorius Balance – ME-5(1)
  • Sartorius Balance- CUBIS MSA 3.6 P
  • Thermo Scientific Cooling centrifuge Legend XTR (2)
  • Remi Cooling Centrifuge CPR-30 (2)
  • Sanyo -70/80 °C Upright Freezer (1)
  • Haier -70/80°C Upright Freezer (1)
  • Thermo -70/80°C Upright Freezer (3)
  • Thermo -20°C Upright Freezer (2)
  • Remi -20°C freezer (2)
  • Remi -20°C Upright Freezer (1)
  • Blue Star -20°C walk in freezers
  • Eurotherm temperature monitoring and alarm system for all freezers, refrigerators and selected ambient zones with remote notification capability (1)
  • 24-hour card controlled facility access
  • Incremental data backup and full backups on project completion
  • UPS power supply protection for all LC-MS/MS systems
  • DG set power backup for freezer room