Misconceptions About Lab Software Integration

Stop worrying over your laboratory software. Here at #TeamKC, we make sense of your data and make your science run smoother.

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If your biotech is considering implementing a new laboratory software, or even moving from paper notebooks to ELNs for the first time, it's natural for your scientists, information technology team, or leadership to have questions over what this process entails. 

Will it add a bunch of unnecessary work?

What happens to our legacy data?

Is the software meant to replace scientists?

Implementing a new software doesn’t have to be overwhelming. At Karchem Consulting, we'll partner with your biotech and walk you through the process of integrating a new data system from beginning to end. Whatever questions you may have, we're here to answer them for you and help ease your mind.

Let's dive into some of the common lab software implementation misconceptions that we hear from clients:

Misconception #1: ELNs create more work for the lab

Electronic lab notebooks aren't designed to make your scientists waste valuable time inputting data constantly. In fact, just the opposite. A well-structured ELN or LIMS will significantly improve workflow efficiency by streamlining the process to record data and making it easier to find data when you need it in the future. When you work with Karchem Consulting, we'll implement a lab software solution custom-tailored to your biotech and its operations, which will help save your scientists countless hours over the long-term.

Misconception #2: Our legacy data won't carry over and will need to be recreated

Whether you're transitioning from an existing lab software to a new one, or moving off of lab notebooks, there's no reason to worry about your legacy data. Our Karchem consultants will work with your science and IT teams to ensure that your research is imported into the new solution. And on top of bringing in your legacy data into the new system, Karchem will completely transform your biotech's data management, including: organizing everything for you so that all your samples are easily traceable, which means no more time lost by recreating important data; automating your processes for improved workflows and data hand-offs, and upscaling your teams by addressing training gaps and generating user buy-in.

Misconception #3: Lab software takes the place of scientists

Automation doesn’t replace scientists, it supercharges them. With a lab software designed around your organization, these tools help reduce manual data entry, minimize transcription errors, and speeds up processes. Altogether, this takes the stress out of recording data so that your scientists can keep the focus on their research, where it belongs. Lab software can't produce the science for you, but it certainly can make it easier for you. That's where Karchem comes in: We'll put in place a system that fits your biotech perfectly. No scientists replaced, just scientists re-energized.

Misconception #4: My biotech is too small – laboratory software is only for large organizations. 

Many smaller biotechs that we work with think that they don't have the resources to invest in a new lab software, but the truth is that sticking with a subpar data system or paper notebooks will hurt even more in the long run. At Karchem, we have tons of experience helping small biotechs scale their operations thanks to implementing tools that make sense for them and their science. No matter your budget, we'll find a solution that works for you. Learn more about how Karchem Consulting works with smaller biotechs to transform their data systems.

Curious how a new laboratory software could transform your biotech’s operations? We're here to answer your questions and guide you through every step of the process. Reach out to us at Karchem Consulting today to get started.