Who We Are
Bench Experience. Real Results.
LabWorx was founded by analytical chemistry professionals who have worked the bench, trained analysts, and navigated complex regulatory environments across multiple industries and states. We consult the way we wish we'd been consulted.
Our Mission
Build better analysts. Build better labs.
LabWorx Consulting Group exists to raise the technical standard of analytical chemistry laboratories. We do that by investing in the people doing the work — training analysts with cutting-edge technology, best practices, and the problem-solving skills that make a real difference at the bench.
Quality and compliance follow naturally from technical excellence. Our secondary focus on QA/QC, CAPA, data integrity, and regulatory compliance ensures that the work your analysts produce is defensible, audit-ready, and built to last.
"Profitable lab operations start with data you can defend — we build the quality systems that protect your business and your results."
— Scott Heideman, Co-Founder, Co-Owner & President
Analysts First
We believe the best laboratories are built on well-trained, technically excellent analysts. Every engagement starts with the people doing the work.
Bench-Level Expertise
Our consultants have worked the bench. We understand the practical realities of laboratory work — not just the theory — and we bring that perspective to every project.
Defensible Results
Quality and compliance aren't checkboxes — they're the foundation of data you can stand behind. We build programs that hold up under scrutiny.
Our Team
James J. Rhudy
Co-Founder & Co-Owner
Areas of Expertise
- Analyst training & competency development
- Analytical method development & validation
- Laboratory workflow optimization
- EPA, FDA, ISO 17025, NELAC compliance
- Multi-state regulatory experience
- CAPA & data integrity programs
James Rhudy brings decades of hands-on analytical chemistry experience to LabWorx, with deep expertise in training chemical analysts and implementing best practices across a wide range of laboratory environments.
His career spans environmental, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, industrial, food & beverage, and nutraceutical testing laboratories. James has worked extensively with GC, LC, IC, ICP, and spectroscopic instrumentation, developing and validating methods across multiple regulatory frameworks including EPA, FDA, ISO 17025, and NELAC/TNI standards.
James has operated in multiple states, giving him firsthand knowledge of how state and local regulatory requirements intersect with federal standards — a critical advantage for labs navigating complex compliance landscapes.
His consulting philosophy is analyst-first: build technically excellent people, and quality and compliance follow naturally.
Scott Heideman
Co-Founder, Co-Owner & President
Areas of Expertise
- QA/QC program development & management
- Method SOP development & revision
- Data integrity & ALCOA+ implementation
- CAPA development & effectiveness monitoring
- Regulatory inspection readiness
- Accreditation support (ISO 17025, NELAC)
Scott Heideman is a seasoned laboratory professional with extensive experience in analytical chemistry consulting, QA/QC program development, and regulatory compliance support across multiple industries.
Scott's background includes hands-on laboratory work and consulting roles spanning environmental testing, pharmaceutical analysis, and industrial chemistry. He has a strong track record of building and improving QA/QC programs, developing method SOPs, and guiding laboratories through accreditation and regulatory inspection processes.
His expertise in data integrity, CAPA development, and comprehensive method review makes him a trusted resource for laboratories seeking to strengthen their quality systems and maintain defensible analytical results.
Scott brings a practical, bench-level perspective to every engagement — understanding that sustainable quality improvement starts with well-trained analysts and clearly documented processes.
Industries Served
Wherever Chemical Analysis Matters
We work with any laboratory that requires intermediate, in-process, final product, safety, or compliance monitoring for chemical analyses.
Regulatory Experience
Multi-Framework Fluency
Our team has hands-on experience navigating federal, state, and international regulatory requirements across multiple states and industries.
Ready to work with us?
Tell us about your lab, your team, and what you're working toward. We'll put together a plan that fits.