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SciShield software was built by scientists, for scientists. We created a platform built specifically for the laboratory environment so EHS, Researchers, and Lab Operations can stop relying on generic solutions and focus on what matters most: safe science and their next discovery. Software to help you reduce risk, create safe environments, and automate administrative tasks. Our software includes service and support, with a white-glove approach to getting your lab up and running faster.
Provider
SciShield
Located In
United States
Foundation
2003
Open API
No
Deployment
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Training
Webinars, Live Online, Videos, In Person, Documentation
Support
Phone Support, Email/Help Desk, Chat, Knowledge Base
Specifically built for EHS, Researchers, and Lab Operations teams that need to digitize lab operations. Industries that fit perfectly for SciShield software include Life Sciences and Higher Education.
Content Source: SciShield
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SciShield Reviews
Pros
I really like having all the information about my lab responsibilities on one page. The dashboard functions for reports are excellent.
I like the ability to see each lab members training records. Also like the ease of signing up to training courses directly via BioRaft.
Ease of completing the inspections and the ability to take and save pictures.
I have greatly enjoyed the implementation and usage of BioRAFT. Representative and her team have been excellent in walking us through the process.
Cons
One of the most frequent complaints is initial usability on the researchers side. The initial set up of lab profiles for some of the labs seems to cause some issues.
I have multiple emails regarding lost time and data. I have to copy and paste everything I key into BioRAFT into a word document in anticipation that what I entered could be lost.
Exporting the chemical inventory where it is readable and printable has been a real disappointment. The Labs vs Spaces disconnect is absolutely ridiculous and does not seem very well thought out.
Overall BioRAFT has been more trouble than helpful. It only works if the professors and students use it and many have been very frustrated with it so they do not use it until we tell them to.
"Essential to growing our safety culture"
Pros: How it created a path for communication between researchers and the labs and our safety group. That and how we were able to engage the researchers in their own health and safety the systematic and scalable way.
Cons: Any kind of change is difficult, but the BioRAFT team helped us make this change with the least amount of pain I think is possible.
"BioRAFT is so much better than our previous audit program"
Overall: I generally use BioRAFT to look into problems associated with individual laboratories.
Pros: BioRAFT is so much better than our previous audit program. We went from a 30% response rate to 100% response rate in a single audit cycle.
Cons: The system could be a little more intuitive. It could also be more customizable to the needs of the individual institutions.
"University of Arkansas Lab Auditor Review"
Overall: Overall BioRAFT has been more trouble than helpful. It only works if the professors and students use it and many have been very frustrated with it so they do not use it until we tell them to. I have many emails from professors complaining about multiple aspects of the software that I would be happy to share.
Pros: I like the tracking of lab members and their training. That s about it. But that only works if the professors do their part. Many professors have complained about the inability to temporarily suspend a member who has left the lab and will return at a later date. they do not like the fact that they have to remove the member and reenter them to stop the harassing emails regarding overdue training.
Cons: Everything else. 1. I especially do not like the software bugs and the enormous amount of time it takes to use. Being logged out or loosing entered information after saving has been the biggest problem among many. I have multiple emails regarding lost time and data. I have to copy and paste everything I key into BioRAFT into a word document in anticipation that what I entered could be lost. 2. Exporting the chemical inventory where it is readable and printable has been a real disappointment. 3. The Labs vs Spaces disconnect is absolutely ridiculous and does not seem very well thought out.
"2 Years with BioRAFT "
Overall: Overall, I have felt that after implementation of the software for our research program, we have increased responses, transparency, feedback and overall support for our labs. No software will be perfect, the initial set up of BioRAFT took time to implement and to fit our safety program, but with the help from BioRAFT support we were able to enhance our program with the adoption of the platform.
Pros: The BioRAFT software has been an integral part of our research safety program. We adopted BioRAFT around 2 years ago and have worked with the BioRAFT team to tailor the software to better fit our research safety program. One of the main benefits of the software is the ability for enhanced correspondence between the research lab and our safety team. The utilization of the correspondence tab, response features, and comment box has allowed us to review feedback and provide better support for our researchers. Furthermore, automated follow-up reminders were critical in maintaining consistent compliance with our research labs. Our ability to set it and forget it, having BioRAFT reminder emails do the work has allowed us to work more efficiency while maintaining records.
Cons: One of the most frequent complaints is initial usability on the researchers side. The initial set up of lab profiles for some of the labs seems to cause some issues. The wizard set up process has helped guide the user in setting up their lab profiles. From the point of view of an EHS professional, limitations of the software can be seen, to some extent, with the ability to modify some of the features. We were hoping to modify the columns for location spaces (labs), to include date inspected, but this option was not possible after talking with BioRAFT support.
"Review system implementation engineer"
Overall: Overall usage perspective system is very good. More customizations needed. Each module requires some improvements. Overall system implementation and support is good. Timely responses for minor tickets. Some tickets which involves more technical work either needs to be fixed on a timely manner or users need to be updated on the status.
Pros: . Implementation phase is very interactive and supportive. . System is easy to administer but bit slow. . Records keeping is great. . Presentation of dashboards and data at the lab levels are very useful. . User friendly wizards.
Cons: . Application is too slow. . More customizations needed for dashboards and Reports. . More customer centric customizations needed. . Inspection reports need to be more visual. Right now they are all text and not that catchy. . Pictures from inspection reports are not easily accessible. . Permissions at each level (Center level, lab levels) need to be improved. . Institution level permissions need to be added. . Support tickets need to be addressed on a timely manner. We are very new in using the system. Some tickets still not addressed. . Bio and RAD modules need to be customized more as per customer requirements. . Some basic features in trainings are still missing. Like single place view of training calendar. . Administrators should have permissions to view the activities log. . Help and support guides need to be added to the system itself. . Need incident management module. . If the system has interactive learning profile (Training module) it will be great.
