Expertise grounded in experience
With thousands of operational workflows managed across various modalities, stages of research, and therapeutic areas, we bring invaluable expertise to our customers. Many of our clients transition from academic and industry settings, where dedicated facilities teams manage their lab spaces — mirroring the comprehensive services we provide at SmartLabs.
Lab layout and design
We start by assessing your space needs and process requirements to identify the ideal SmartLabs suite. From there, we work with you to design a customized environment that enhances your operations, prioritizes safety, and optimizes the use of shared space and equipment. This integrated approach ensures maximum efficiency — supporting your work, protecting your assets, and controlling your costs.
Depending on your needs and the scale of your operations, SmartLabs can have you up and running in just weeks. And as your scientific focus evolves, we’re here to help you reconfigure your space and workflows as required. Our team is always on standby, ready to resolve any challenges that come along.
Workflow analysis and equipment configuration
Our services include the design and mapping of your lab layout, workflows, and operational protocols, incorporating critical factors such as airflow separation, biosafety, and waste management. We provide hands-on support for the setup and assembly of key lab components, including furniture, metro racks, instrumentation, research equipment, fume hoods, and central lines for carbon dioxide and nitrogen gas. Our expertise extends to heavy electrical and exhaust infrastructures as well. Count on our team of architects and facility planners to handle every detail of your project, from start to finish, including:
- Compliance to regulatory requirements, including local fire codes
Permits - Emergency power backup
- Plumbing, electrical, and technical infrastructure
Operational lab support services
SmartLabs offers full support for your lab operations, encompassing a wide range of on-site equipment management and maintenance. Our vendor-managed inventory program ensures you receive the best prices and a consistent supply of materials, as we source and procure on your behalf. Our support services include:
- Resourced glass wash and autoclave services
- Provision of gases and chemicals, including vacuum, carbon dioxide gas, liquid nitrogen, dry ice, and others upon request
- Operation and maintenance of cold storage (cryostorage and ULT -80C) with remote monitoring of temperatures and emergency power backup
- Management and maintenance of private instrumentation and equipment provided by SmartLabs