Lab Operations Support for Startup and Small Labs

Safety, purchasing, cost tracking, compliance and waste management. All of these CAN run through inventory.

In practice, I know that for most labs inventory is at best an after thought. It is poorly organized, not optimized for purchasing, not linked directly to SDS information, not used for cost tracking or waste management.

I'm a PhD chemist who has worked in labs. I know that inventory tracking falls apart, SDS binders go out of date, purchasing records live in scattered emails, and nobody wants to think about hazardous waste compliance until there's a problem. Inventory tends to be poorly organized, not optimized for purchasing, not linked to SDS documentation and not used for cost tracking or waste management.

I help small and startup labs get these systems running so you can focus on the science, not the distraction of inventory.

What I Offer

Inventory & Purchasing Management I set up and maintain inventory systems so that they actually work as intended-simple use of barcode scanning for usage tracking and current SDS documentation for every chemical on your shelves. No more guessing what's in the freezer or scrambling when something runs out.

Financial Integration Your inventory data flows into QuickBooks, connecting what you're consuming to what you're spending. You'll have real visibility into costs by project, accurate data for grant reporting, and cleaner books at the end of the month.

Why This Matters

You started your lab to do science, not to manage vendors and reconcile purchase orders. But operational chaos leads to wasted time, expired reagents, budget surprises, and compliance risks.

Getting these systems right means fewer fires to put out, clearer financials for investors or grant agencies, and confidence that you're better prepared on the compliance side.

About Me

I combine a PhD in chemistry with hands-on lab management experience and a bookkeeping practice serving businesses across the country. I've managed purchasing, inventory, and hazardous waste in labs.