RAFA 2021: A Simple, easy, and efficient way to process and review data for large multi residue methods using the MS Quan app within the new waters_connect software

Running a targeted method for quantitation of hundreds of analytes, across many batches of different samples, presents food testing laboratories with several challenges. Issues associated with developing, managing, and curating error-free acquisition and data processing methods and the review of data can be both time-consuming and cumbersome. To help overcome these daily challenges, we are showcasing the new MS Quan app that is included within the new waters_connect software platform.

We will demonstrate the usability of the software by generating a processing method from acquired data, efficiently process, and review the quantitative data with a focus on a workflow utilizing exception focused review.

We will demonstrate the easy of setting up batch QC criteria such as calibration correlation, residuals, QC check, blanks, internal standard response, ion ratio and retention time tolerances, as per documented guidelines (e.g. SANTE/12682/2019) or bespoke values. A batch dashboard immediately gives the user an overview of the health of the batch and highlight potential areas that require user intervention to aid laboratory efficiency.

There are many enhancements that allow users to view each chromatogram, but this is also made easier with the ability to view many chromatograms on one screen at once. Come and join use for a glimpse of this new user-friendly software.

Presenter: Dimple Shah, MS (Principal Scientist, Food & Environmental Business Operations, Waters Corporation)

Dimple Shah has a M.S. degree in Organic Chemistry from St. Xavier’s college, Gujarat University, India. She also has a M.S. degree in Chemistry from University of Massachusetts at Lowell. She is working at Waters Corporation, Milford as a Principal Scientist in Food and Environment market. She is responsible for development of analytical methods for determination of contaminants in food and water on LC and Mass spectrometers. Her areas of expertise are LC, tandem quadruple, high resolution mass spectrometry and various chromatographic and mass spectrometry software. She has published several application notes on polar pesticides, pesticides, veterinary drugs, mycotoxins, sugars, sweeteners, vitamins and dyes.