TechBio startup

Indee Labs

Streamlined Lab Operations in Action

At a fast-paced tech bio lab, the team was grappling with manually tracking over 200 samples weekly using scattered systems. Every day involved juggling multiple instruments, barcode scanners, and spreadsheets, which led to errors and wasted time. Scispot stepped in by integrating with tools like Zapier and consolidating metadata workflows into a unified dashboard. This update meant automated sample processing and real-time updates on Google Sheets, saving hours of manual work and reducing mistakes, while allowing researchers to shift their focus from tedious data entry to meaningful scientific inquiry.

The Challenge: Inefficient Recordkeeping

Before adopting Scispot, the lab struggled with cumbersome, outdated processes that hindered daily operations. Researchers manually handled sample information on spreadsheets and dealt with frequent errors in data entry. The absence of automated workflow tracking caused delays and increased the team’s workload.

  • Manually tracking sample status in Google Sheet
  • Delayed client notifications due to manual email trigger
  • Frequent human error in data entry and recordkeeping
  • Difficulty in scaling up processes as sample volume increased

The Need: Streamlined Workflow Automation

The lab was in search of a solution that could simplify its data management while ensuring precision. They required a system that could integrate with their existing instruments and provide real-time updates. The goal was to transition from manual tracking to an automated, no-code platform that kept pace with increasing sample volumes.

  • Automated sample intake and registration
  • Real-time tracking of sample status and metadata
  • Integration with key laboratory instruments and software
  • Scalability to manage over 300 samples per week

The Solution: Integrated Lab Management

Scispot was implemented to meet these demands by introducing a streamlined workflow that automated several critical steps in the lab’s processes. The team connected Scispot with barcode scanners for efficient sample intake and used Zapier triggers to automate notifications and updates. Bulk metadata editing capabilities further reduced manual intervention, ensuring data was accurate and available in real time.

  • Automated sample registration with barcode scanning
  • Zapier integration for real-time email and notification triggers
  • Bulk metadata editing to reduce data entry errors
  • Seamless integration with existing lab instruments and software

The Outcome: Enhanced Efficiency & Accuracy

Since integrating Scispot, the lab has seen significant improvements in both efficiency and reliability. The streamlined processes freed up valuable staff time and reduced the frequency of errors. With real-time updates and automated workflows, the lab now manages high sample volumes with greater accuracy and confidence

  • Reduced data entry errors
  • Freed up more than 10 staff hours per week
  • Improved turnaround time for sample processing
  • Enhanced integration between lab instruments and data management systems
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Not only does Scispot perfect our internal technical operations, but the seamless integration and automation capabilities offered by Scispot make it a lot easier to operate as a distributed biotech company

~ Ryan Pawell, CEO

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