Teaser Image

Pharma QC Tips and Tricks

Expert advice to help you maximize the performance of your lab instrumentation

Maximize the performance of your lab instrumentation

Look no further than this page. Every month, you’ll find new tutorials to help you meet your pharma challenges. We hope you will enjoy this new way of learning. And remember, it’s absolutely free to use.

Cary 630 FTIR system

Cary 630 FTIR system

The goal of this tutorial is to help you get to know your Cary 630 FTIR better and maximize efficiency, while saving time and money. We will provide you with Tips and Tricks for efficient routine analyses, as well as a review of the most common applications in Pharma QC labs (incoming raw material identification, API, and DP testing, counterfeit formulation analysis)

Headspace GC systems

HS/GC systems

The goal of this tutorial is to help you understand your HS/GC system and be able to identify common issues, troubleshoot them quickly and get your system back up and running as quickly as possible. Understanding your system will make you confident and able to identify ‘red flags’ in system performance, which can lead to system downtime – so you can prevent issues before they come up.

LC detectors

LC detectors

During this tutorial we will see what parameters have a bigger influence on the detection and how to vary them in practical use. Many of these parameters are not usually included in a pharmaceutical dossier, so there may be some advantages you can exploit from these settings where possible. Typically sensitivity is a key parameter for an LC detector as it marks the minimum concentration we will be able to work with, so we will see how these parameters influence this. We will focus on DAD detectors as they are the most common detectors used worldwide. We will also see how to optimize other detectors such as FLD, RID and ELSD.

LC systems

LC Systems

The goal of this tutorial is to help you understand your LC system and be able to identify common issues, troubleshoot them quickly, and get your system back up and running as fast as possible. Understanding your system will help you confidently identify “red flags” in system performance that can lead to system downtime – so you can prevent issues before they come up.




Dissolution Autosamplers

Dissolution Autosamplers

During this tutorial we provide detailed explanations of auto sampling programs, parameters, and limitations. You will learn what parameters to use on your auto-sampling equipment to obtain the best results with different dissolution media’s and compounds.

Dissolution Apparatus

Dissolution Apparatus

During this tutorial we will cover all aspects of dissolution apparatus troubleshooting, and we will make you aware of what items to self-inspect and self-correct on a dissolution apparatus.

Your skills transformation starts online

Agilent can support you with digital solutions to help you improve efficiency and productivity and reduce instrument downtime – without having to travel.

Agilent University has hundreds of online, self-paced courses available – many of which are free – covering a broad range of topics and expertise levels. You’re certain to find skill-enhancing courses for everyone in your lab, in a delivery format to meet your needs.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.





Your Personal Data

* This field is required

Your Purchase Plan












For full details of how we will treat your information please view our privacy policy: www.agilent.com/home/privacy-policy