QA Manager Is Getting a Major Upgrade — Coming Soon
At AQS, we’ve been hard at work on the next generation of QA Manager—and we’re excited to share that a fully redesigned version is coming soon.
For those familiar with our earlier platform, QA Manager is the evolution of Lab Director, completely rebuilt from the ground up.
From Lab Director to QA Manager
Lab Director has served as a foundation for laboratory quality management for many years.
With QA Manager, we’re taking everything we’ve learned and building a more modern, flexible platform that better reflects how laboratories operate today.
This is not just a rebrand—it’s a full rewrite designed to support current expectations around usability, connectivity, and scalability.
What’s Changing?
The new QA Manager has been reimagined with a focus on usability, flexibility, and performance.
You can expect:
- A modern, streamlined interface
- Faster performance and improved responsiveness
- More intuitive navigation and workflows
- Enhanced support for laboratory quality systems
Built to Work Alongside AB Manager
One of the biggest improvements is tighter alignment with AB Manager.
Labs and accrediting bodies often operate in parallel—but with overlapping data, expectations, and processes. The new QA Manager is being designed to help bridge that gap.
Planned capabilities include:
- Shared terminology and structure across platforms
- Alignment with accreditation scopes and requirements
- Improved visibility into PT status and key quality elements
- Opportunities for controlled data sharing between labs and accrediting bodies
Focused on Real-World Laboratory Needs
QA Manager is being built based on decades of experience working with environmental laboratories.
Key areas of focus include:
- Managing quality systems without unnecessary complexity
- Supporting recurring requirements like training, data integrity, MDLs, and DOCs
- Connecting personnel, methods, and quality requirements in a meaningful way
Designed for the Future
The new platform introduces a more flexible foundation that can grow with your organization.
We’re also exploring:
- Tiered subscription options (including an entry-level version)
- Easier onboarding for smaller labs
- Scalable tools for larger organizations
Coming Soon
We’re currently in active development and testing, with more details to be shared in the coming months.
If you’re a current Lab Director or QA Manager user, we’d love to connect and share what’s ahead.
Stay Tuned
We’ll be sharing previews, feature highlights, and updates as we get closer to release.
AQS Software, Working Together
With AB Manager, QA Manager, and AB Checklists, AQS is building a connected platform to support both laboratories and accrediting bodies—bringing consistency, clarity, and efficiency to the accreditation process.
