Labguru
Unified lab management: ELN, LIMS, and Inventory for accelerated research.
Executive Summary
Labguru is a comprehensive, cloud-based platform that integrates Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN), Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), and Inventory Management. It is designed for researchers and lab managers in life sciences to streamline lab operations, prevent data loss, and accelerate research outcomes by centralizing data, automating workflows, and ensuring data integrity and compliance.
Use Cases
- Documenting and managing experimental data and protocols in an ELN.
- Tracking samples and managing lab inventory (chemicals, reagents, equipment).
- Automating lab workflows and data capture from instruments.
- Ensuring regulatory compliance (e.g., FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GxP) and data integrity.
- Centralizing all lab data in a secure, cloud-based environment.
- Facilitating collaboration and data sharing among research teams.
Features
Visibility
- LIMS Dashboards: Gain real-time insights into lab operations, sample tracking, and resource utilization through customizable dashboards.
- Comprehensive Audit Trails: Track all actions performed within the system, ensuring data integrity, accountability, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Advanced Search & Tagging: Quickly find specific experiments, samples, or data points using powerful search functions and customizable tagging for efficient data retrieval.
- Project Progress Tracking (Gantt Chart): Visualize and manage project timelines, experiment durations, and overall research progress with integrated Gantt charts.
Intelligence
- Customizable Automated Workflows: Build custom automated workflows with no-code or low-code (Python, Ruby, C#, R) to automate routine tasks, data analysis, and report generation, reducing human error and accelerating research.
- AI/ML Ready Data Structuring: Structure experimental and sample data in a format optimized for machine learning and artificial intelligence applications, enabling future advanced analytics.
- Instrument Integration for Real-time Data: Seamlessly connect with lab instruments to automatically capture and transfer data, ensuring accuracy and real-time updates in the ELN/LIMS.
- Smart Inventory Management: Automate inventory tracking, reordering, and usage monitoring for chemicals, reagents, and consumables, preventing stockouts and optimizing resource allocation.
Support
- Dedicated Application Scientists: Access professional support from a team of Application Scientists, many holding PhDs, for expert guidance and issue resolution.
- Comprehensive Onboarding & Training: Benefit from a structured onboarding process, basic training, and advanced workshops to ensure effective system adoption and utilization.
- Data Migration Services: Receive assistance with secure and complete migration of legacy data into Labguru, ensuring continuity and data integrity.
- 24/7 Emergency Support: Access round-the-clock support for critical issues, ensuring minimal downtime and continuous research operations.
Technical Specifications
- Architecture
- Cloud-native SaaS (Multi-tenant and Single-tenant options)
- Deployment
- Cloud/SaaS
- Authentication
- SSO, 2FA, LDAP integration
- API Available
- Yes
- MCP Server
- No
Infrastructure
- AWS
AI/ML Stack
- Machine Learning
Integrations
- Thermo Fisher
- Lab Instruments
- SOC2
- FDA 21 CFR Part 11
- AWS
Security & Compliance
Certifications: ISO 27001, GDPR, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GxP
Encryption: AES-256 at rest, 2048-bit RSA server certificates and 128-bit symmetric encryption keys (TLS 1.3 in transit)
Pricing
- Model
- Per user/year, Quote-based
- Starting Price
- Contact sales (User reports suggest $1,000-$1,500 per user annually for core ELN/inventory, with additional modules costing more)
- Target Customer
- Biotech, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical companies, Academic institutions, CRO/Service Labs, QC Labs (Mid-market to Enterprise, also serves SMBs but cost might be higher for smaller labs)
- Contract Type
- Annual (Subscription-based)
- Free Trial
- Yes, Custom demo (credit card required)
About Labguru
Labguru offers a cloud-based laboratory data management platform, combining an Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN), Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), and inventory management. It serves as a digital backbone for R&D operations, centralizing experimental data and standardizing protocols.