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Starter Kits

Essential learning content. Curated for your role.
Meet the team at Stegmann Labs, our sample lab where PLA 3.0 supports every step of bioassay management. From integrating new assays to ensuring compliance, the team tackles real lab challenges every day.
Based on their experience, we've curated role-specific Starter kits—essential learning content built around five key questions new users often have. Each question links to trusted resources that support a smooth start with PLA 3.0.
Explore the kits to find the right content for your role—and answers to your initial questions.
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Available kits

#1 Laboratory Technician Kit

Alice

Senior Laboratory Technician

Alice holds a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry.
She has been working in pharmaceutical research for over 10 years, specializing in preparing samples and running bioassays.

How do I get started with PLA 3.0 and understand the basics?

The best place to start is the PLA 3.0 Basics Webinar, a guided overview that walks you through the essentials of working with PLA 3.0. It's designed to get you up to speed quickly and confidently.
Need help logging in or navigating the interface? The User Interface topic in the Knowledge Center offers detailed guidance to help you get oriented.

How can I efficiently manage my assay data?

PLA 3.0 uses documents to help you keep everything in one place—from assay layout and parameters to evaluation settings and results. These documents are structured containers that bring clarity and consistency to your data.
To work with your documents, head over to the Content editor. This editor is your go-to workspace for organizing, navigating, and editing assay content—intuitively and securely.

Which analytical methods and plate layouts does PLA 3.0 support?

Wondering whether your method is supported? PLA 3.0 offers a wide range of ready-to-use analytical methods—from parallel-line and slope-ratio potency assays to ECx calculations and turbidimetric assays.
No need to worry about your assay layout. PLA 3.0 works with all kinds of plate formats, including microplates, tube racks, and agar plates. Position factors give you the flexibility to define exactly how your samples are organized.
Check out the PLA 3.0 Orchestra story, where we explain how data tables and position factors work together to organize your bioassay data.

How do I get the response data from my plate readers into PLA 3.0?

Got results from your plate reader? PLA 3.0 makes importing them easy. With dedicated Data Acquisition Modules for instruments like Gen5™, SoftMax® Pro, or Tecan Magellan, you can bring in your response data smoothly—and tailor your setup along the way.
Check out our Shorts library to learn about the various supported instruments. In just a few minutes.

Can I move from method development to routine use in PLA 3.0?

Absolutely. PLA 3.0 lets you turn tested methods into templates. This allows you to standardize your setup, follow your SOPs, and ensure secure, consistent execution every time.
Check out the PLA 3.0 Cookbook, where we highlight how templates and documents work hand-in-hand to streamline workflows and maintain quality.
Want to gain a deeper understanding of how to design and use templates? The PLA 3.0 Analysis and Development course offers comprehensive material to help you get the most out of this feature.

#2 Quality Assurance Specialist Kit

Xiaoling

Quality Assurance Specialist
Xiaoling holds a degree in Chemistry. She has been working in the pharmaceutical industry for over 20 years and has extensive experience in QA processes and ensuring regulatory compliance in laboratory environments. 

How do I get started with PLA 3.0 and understand the basics?

The best place to start is the PLA 3.0 Basics Webinar, a guided overview that walks you through the essentials of working with PLA 3.0. It's designed to get you up to speed quickly and confidently.
To learn how PLA 3.0 supports you in maintaining high quality standards, head over to the Quality governance topic in our PLA 3.0 Knowledge Center, which outlines Stegmann System's principles for achieving and improving quality.

How can I validate that PLA 3.0 works reliably in my environment?

The PLA 3.0 Validation Package is what you are looking for, offering automated IQ and OQ capabilities and semi-automated PQ capabilities.  
Check out our Shorts library to learn more. In just a few minutes.
For background information and a detailed step-by-step description on how to validate PLA 3.0 in your environment, check out the Validation topic in our PLA 3.0 Knowledge Center.

Does PLA 3.0 support analytical compliance with international standards?

Absolutely. PLA 3.0 aligns with international pharmacopoeial standards, including United States Pharmacopeia (USP), European Pharmacopoeia (EP), Japanese Pharmacopoeia (JP), and Chinese Pharmacopoeia (ChP).
Want to gain a deeper understanding of how to develop analytical methods? The PLA 3.0 Analysis and Development course offers comprehensive material to help you in efficiently developing methods with PLA 3.0.

How does PLA 3.0 ensure data integrity?

PLA 3.0 securely stores all assay data in electronic documents. Each document is protected by a digital signature that is automatically validated every time the document is opened, ensuring the content has not been altered.
Our Shorts library offers a tutorial video that guides you through the steps to create a document in PLA 3.0. In just a few minutes.

Can I trace user actions and changes in PLA 3.0 for audit purposes?

Yes. PLA 3.0 includes a built-in audit trail that logs all user actions and changes, from data entry to result generation. The audit trail is read-only and tamper-proof, making it easy to trace modifications for internal reviews or external audits.
Head over to our Shorts library for a quick look at how PLA 3.0 handles audit trails and reason-for-change tracking.