Team KC’s Talia Karchem, Xandria Kovacic, and Sophia Donnelly were in Boston for the 2026 Bio-IT World, connecting with old and new faces. And, much like our recent Lab of the Future recap, we found that the industry remains heavily focused on AI enablement, but the conversation is maturing.

As biotech companies grow, many labs continue relying on spreadsheets, paper notebooks, manual workflows, and disconnected systems long after they’ve outgrown them. The problem is that operational issues often stay hidden until they become expensive, disruptive, or compliance-threatening. Without a strong LIMS or ELN system, highly skilled teams can struggle with data visibility, traceability, collaboration, and scalability. Here are five of the most common problems that quie

As part of our Project #DeepDive series, #TeamKC is breaking down how biotech teams can successfully navigate LIMS/ELN implementation, data migration, and change management, and what it really takes to make a new system work long after go-live. In Part 4, we focus on the implementation phase of laboratory software systems, including the critical elements like SOP standardization, data model design, and user adoption.

Optimizing lab data is what Karchem Consulting is all about. Learn how #TeamKC solved a biotech's broken data model and helped them save a quarter-million dollars.

Without the right data management tools in place, your biotech runs the risk of losing valuable research. Here at #TeamKC, we strategically integrate your lab's software to create truly connected data ecosystems.

Don't be intimidated by concerns over implementing a new laboratory software. At Karchem, we make this process as simple as possible so that you can stay focused on your science.

If you're a small biotech using an off-the-shelf ELN configuration, you might think you don't have the proper resources to invest in a customized lab software solution that functions exactly how you need it to. But the truth is: You don't need Big Pharma money to build a great data system for your lab.

Discover how Karchem Consulting creates laboratory software solutions that follow your science. Our goal is to put in place a system that is simple for scientists to use and that makes lab work easier, not harder.