The Savvy Facility Manager Can Cut Costs with Mosaic Vivarium

Facility managers face constant pressure to reduce costs without compromising research quality. Mosaic Vivariumoffers a transformative solution, leveraging real-time data to identify inefficiencies and streamline operations. Imagine eliminating outdated practices, minimizing errors, and freeing up valuable resources—all while maintaining compliance and research integrity. In our previous articles, we highlighted three key strategies for laboratory [...]

2024-12-13T13:25:31-08:00December 13th, 2024|Colony Management, Comparative Medicine, Lab Animal Research, organizationalexcellence|
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From Sticky Notes to Streamlined Approvals: Improving Work Requests in Animal Facilities

In many animal facilities, requests for work—like setting up breedings or eliminating animals—are still handled through email, phone calls, or even sticky notes. While this may get the job done, it leaves behind a weak audit trail and creates opportunities for miscommunication and lost details. Mosaic Vivarium changes that. With Mosaic Vivarium, any task can [...]

2024-11-07T21:10:53-08:00October 24th, 2024|Colony Management, Comparative Medicine, Lab Animal Research|
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Say Goodbye to Daily Census Taking with Mosaic Vivarium

Tired of daily census taking? Many new customers of Mosaic Vivarium are pleasantly surprised to learn that they no longer need to conduct this tedious task to maintain accurate cost accounting.  Traditionally, lab animal facilities relied on labor-intensive processes where technicians manually surveyed animal rooms, tallying up the number of cages on racks for each [...]

2024-11-07T21:11:36-08:00September 10th, 2024|Colony Management, Comparative Medicine, Lab Animal Research|
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Keep Your Lab Animal Facility in IACUC Protocol Compliance with Mosaic Vivarium

In a previous article, we discussed how real-time tracking of cages and animals in a lab animal facility can lead to significant cost savings. Beyond financial benefits, accurate data offers significant additional advantages, particularly in the realm of compliance with, and reporting for, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee protocols. Real-Time IACUC Protocol Compliance A [...]

2024-11-07T21:12:26-08:00August 8th, 2024|Colony Management, Comparative Medicine, Lab Animal Research, Lab Management|
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Maximize Cost Savings in Lab Animal Operations with Mosaic Vivarium

In lab animal facilities, making informed decisions quickly can significantly impact operational efficiency and cost management. The key element driving informed decisions is access to real-time, accurate data. Mosaic Vivarium offers a comprehensive solution that not only streamlines operations but also helps identify areas where costs can be reduced. The Power of Real-Time Data Having [...]

2024-11-07T21:12:57-08:00July 15th, 2024|Comparative Medicine, Enterprise Software, Innovation In Science, Lab Animal Research, Lab Management, Research Effeiciency|
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How a System Specialist Can Boost the Value of Your LAR Software

Mosaic Vivarium, a cornerstone in lab animal facility management, exemplifies how enterprise software can transform operational efficiencies and compliance. In a previous article, we discussed the role of an Enterprise Software Champion to spearhead the digital transformation of your animal facility. However, the deployment phase marks just the beginning of a software's lifecycle within an [...]

2024-11-07T21:13:44-08:00April 11th, 2024|Colony Management, Comparative Medicine, Project Management, Software Management|
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Why Your Facility Needs an Empowered Software Champion

Enterprise software like Mosaic Vivarium plays a crucial role in keeping lab animal facilities running efficiently and in compliance with organizational and governmental regulations. Over the years, we have observed a few key factors distinguishing high-performing animal facilities from the rest. In this article, we’ll explore one of those factors: the presence of a software championduring [...]

2024-11-07T21:14:10-08:00March 8th, 2024|Colony Management, Comparative Medicine, Project Management, Software Management|
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How to Use Mosaic Vivarium for Enhanced Animal Facility Management

Paper and pencil have long been the cornerstone of record keeping and operational processes for lab animal facility management. However, as technology advances, so does the need for more efficient, accurate, and compliant operations. In this article we’ll explore how to use Mosaic Vivarium's electronic records system to meet your facility’s project management needs. [...]

2024-11-04T15:29:59-08:00February 6th, 2024|Colony Management, Comparative Medicine, Genetics, Project Management, Software Management|
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Mosaic Vivarium: A Unified Solution for Diverse Lab Animal Management

Zebra Finches. Zebrafish. Axolotls. Did you know that Mosaic Vivarium can be used to manage all three of these species and more? Read our latest article to learn how our software can help you manage large populations of various species.  Streamline your operations, enhance your compliance and more with Mosaic Vivarium. Managing a diverse [...]

2024-11-04T15:30:07-08:00December 5th, 2023|Colony Management, Comparative Medicine, Genetics, Lab Animal Research, Lab Management|
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Enhancing Animal Facility Efficiency with Mosaic Vivarium

In laboratory animal facilities, the intersection of multiple stakeholders—including researchers, facility managers, veterinarians, animal care staff, administrative staff, institutional officials, and ethics committees—is inevitable. Seamless collaboration and real-time accuracy of information are paramount in this intricate ecosystem. Here's a comparison of facility workflow with and without Mosaic Vivarium, Virtual Chemistry's flagship LAR software. Without [...]

2024-12-11T15:31:32-08:00October 3rd, 2023|Colony Management, Comparative Medicine, Genetics|
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