ELN

SciNote ELN is a top-rated, all-in-one electronic lab notebook designed to redefine research data management for scientific laboratories. Trusted by the FDA, USDA, and over 100,000 scientists across 100+ countries, SciNote seamlessly integrates data management, lab inventory management, regulatory compliance, project planning, and team collaboration into a single, flexible platform. It is purpose-built for lab use, offering capabilities that go far beyond general-purpose digital notebooks, and is suitable for individual researchers as well as large, distributed teams.

SciNote ELN is available as a cloud-based solution with premium plans, a free tier for individual users, and a mobile lab notebook app. The platform is backed by dedicated Customer Success Managers, onboarding specialists, and training resources — all included in premium plans at no additional cost.

Data Management

• Hierarchical file structure: Organize research data in a structured projects/experiments/tasks hierarchy, customizable to match your lab's specific processes.
• Interactive protocols and centralized protocol repository: Create and manage protocols in a centralized repository accessible across the team.
• Advanced search: Quickly locate any data, file, or record within the platform using advanced search functionality.
• Smart annotation and activity log: Cross-reference people, inventory items, and tasks using smart annotations to ensure full traceability. All user activities are tracked through a comprehensive, uneditable activity log.

Project and Workflow Management

• Visualized workflows: Create linear or non-linear visualized workflows in the project canvas to map how experimental steps are connected.
• Repeatable task templates: Build templates for recurring tasks and workflows to save time and ensure consistency.
• Task assignment and reminders: Assign tasks to lab members, set due dates, and mark tasks as completed.
• Task monitoring: Monitor task progress and deadlines directly from the SciNote dashboard.
• Report generator: Automatically generate reports for routine reviews and team discussions.

Inventory Management

• Custom inventories: Create inventories with fully editable columns supporting dropdown lists, files, text, dates, time intervals, barcodes, and more.
• Stock management and alerts: Track usage of reagents, samples, supplies, and equipment, and receive alerts for low stock or scheduled activities.
• Experiment linkage: Link reagents and protocols directly to experiments and results for complete traceability. Inventories can be shared across team members or multiple teams.
• Barcoding and custom labels: Keep the lab organized using barcodes and custom labels, with support for FLUICS Print and selected Zebra label printers.
• Import and export: Import existing Excel or CSV inventories into SciNote, or export SciNote inventories and stock consumption data to spreadsheets. API-based automatic uploads and syncing with external inventory databases are also supported.

Regulatory Compliance

• FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GLP, and GMP support: SciNote provides a closed system with restricted, unique user access to meet regulatory requirements.
• Human-readable data exports: The full export function produces human-readable copies of all electronic data with attachments organized in folders.
• Tamper-proof audit trails: Time-stamped audit trails independently record the date and time of every user entry and action; these records cannot be edited or deleted.
• Electronic signatures: Time-stamped electronic signatures are unique to each individual and indisputably linked to the corresponding electronic record to prevent fraudulent use.

Team Management and Collaboration

• Anytime, anywhere collaboration: Supports co-located, distributed, and fully remote lab teams working together in real time.
• Real-time communication: Tag colleagues, post comments, and follow notifications to keep everyone informed and aligned.
• Custom user permissions: Establish custom team sharing policies and user permission levels for both internal and external collaborators.
• Streamlined onboarding: Personalized onboarding experience with dedicated support to get teams up and running quickly.

Security and Compliance Infrastructure

• Data encryption and access controls: Industry-leading security measures including data encryption, access controls, and multi-layer authentication.
• FedRAMP Authorization: SciNote is currently undergoing the US FedRAMP Authorization process, demonstrating commitment to rigorous cloud security standards.
• ISO/IEC 27001 alignment: Security standards align with and go beyond ISO/IEC 27001 requirements; supporting documentation for the information security management system (ISMS) is available upon request.
• Quality assurance services: SciNote offers Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and related quality assurance services, and is trusted by the FDA and USDA.

Integrations and API

• RESTful API: A well-structured RESTful API enables granular connections to other software and instruments, with documentation available for IT teams.
• Out-of-box integrations: Native integrations include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Protocols.io, FLUICS Print, and selected Zebra label printers.
• Ganymede integration: A partnership with Ganymede provides comprehensive instrument and app connectivity, enabling a holistic live view of all data to support data integrity, traceability, and faster R&D and compliance workflows.
• SciNote Edit: Allows users to open and edit files attached in SciNote Task Protocol Steps or Results directly in their default desktop application, with changes saved back into SciNote automatically.

SciNote ELN is deployed as a cloud-based platform with US and EU headquarters, and offers a LinkedIn community, YouTube tutorials, a web knowledge base, and SciNote courses to support ongoing user adoption. Each plan includes a dedicated Customer Success Manager, and onboarding and training are provided at no additional cost.