Our Founding
After observing first-hand the struggles many small, growth-oriented biotech companies were facing when initially implementing and upgrading the data systems that serve their laboratories, Talia Karchem decided it was time to step out of the larger agencies and focus on those who can be better served by an independent consultancy.
As the needs of the industry continued to grow, so did the Karchem Consulting team. Talia and her team have a passion for helping a range of small, but growing, biotech companies. Whether it is a new-to-the-world company first starting up their lab, or an established laboratory looking to migrate from paper-based systems, or pilot software, the Karchem Consulting team loves to help implement and effectively leverage the latest and greatest in electronic workflows.
The Karchem Consulting team brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise working across a myriad of laboratory software systems, and phase-appropriate, regulatory environments. Taking combined experience as practicing laboratory scientists, IT specialists and laboratory software experts, Talia, and her team, are able to provide smaller companies the technical expertise they need, and the focus and attention they often cannot receive, or often afford.
About Karchem Consulting
Our Mission
When we set out on our journey, we had one mission in mind, and we have not wavered from that path:
We are scientists on a mission to reduce the burden of lab informatics systems for our small and innovative biotechnology clients so they can focus on the science and not the software.
Who We Serve
While we have and will work with clients of all size, our focus is helping small teams and companies find and implement the proper software solutions to take them into the next phase of their journey. And while we are happy to call the greater Boston area "home", we work with clients all across the United States.
Our Values
Meet The Team
Working at KC
The Karchem Consulting team is comprised of a mix of backgrounds, experiences, specialties, and personalities. But we all have one thing in common: a background in laboratory science. Our team is what makes us different, and why we pride ourselves on hiring those who share our passion for science and for unburdening the software that serves other scientists.
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The KC Team also lives and works from coast-to-coast. As a virtual company, our team all works out of their respective homes. And as such, we pride ourselves on keeping our team connected by coordinating conference attendance, the annual Kickoff Meeting and Retreat, company-paid small-group and team lunches, and more. We want to make sure we are not just interacting at work, but also getting a chance to get to know each other and build the trust needed to function as a high-performing team.
Benefits that support you
We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, and we recognize that each and every member of our team has different priorities in their lives outside of work. Whether you're focused on your mental health, growing a family, or improving the financial health of your household and future, we want to ensure our benefits align with your goals.
We're also committed to listening, learning, and evolving our benefits through regular surveys and discussions with the team. As a result, we're continuously adapting our offerings to meet the actual needs of our team, not just the standard benefits — like flexible work policies, mental health and wellness initiatives, and additional time off so you can take care of yourself and your loved ones.
Health
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Medical and Prescriptions
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Dental
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Vision
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Paid Sick Leave
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Telemedicine
Time Off
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3 weeks paid vacation (increases with tenure)
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12 holidays, including 2 floating holidays
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Paid Winter shutdown
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Tenure-based Sabbatticals
Home Office
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Technology reimbursements
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Home Office Benefit
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Internet/Cellphone reimbursements
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Co-working space benefits
Wellness
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Gym and fitness class reimbursements
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Massage reimbursements
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Weight management program reimbursement
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Sleep and meditation apps
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Work-life balance culture
Financial
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Competive base salary
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Quarterly Performance Bonuses
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FSA/HSA Plans
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Retirement/Savings plan
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Life and LTD Insurance
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Discounts on pet insurance and more!
Family
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Parental and bonding leave, including wage supplementation eligibility
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Family sick care and leave
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Military Leave
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Work flexibility
Interested in joining Team KC?
If you think you are a good fit for our team, bring technical aptitude, a unique scientific perspective, and a passion for helping clients unlock their next great discovery, then take a look at our current openings to see which roles and locations we are hiring for, and get the process started! We would love to hear from you.
*Employment Locations:
Karchem Consulting operates as a virtual company, headquartered in Massachusetts. All roles are performed remotely/work-from-home. Your employment location is that of your home address and state. Due to regulatory requirements, we are currently hiring only in specific states/locations within the United States, as indicated in the respective job postings. At this time, relocation assistance is not available unless explicitly indicated on the job listing.
A note for recruiters:
We value our relationships with professional recruitment firms and standalone recuiters. To protect the interests of all parties and given the large volume of inquiries received from third-party placement agencies, we are not able to respond to all agency inquiries.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates for current or future positions. Submission of unsolicited resumes in advance of a signed agreement between our company and a placement agency does not create an implied obligation, and if an unsolicited candidate represented by a placement agency is hired, we are not obligated to pay a fee. Only approved recruitment firms will be allowed to provide services to Karchem Consulting LLC.
Disclosures:
Karchem Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences among our employees because they drive curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.
Karchem Consulting is a drug-free workplace and participates in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.
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