LabKey

LabKey is a data management software company specializing in solutions built for the life sciences. Founded in 2003, LabKey develops flexible, scalable, and extensible platforms designed to address the unique data management, collaboration, and workflow challenges faced by scientific research organizations. Trusted by over 500 scientific labs and research organizations, LabKey's products have been developed in close collaboration with researchers to deliver impactful features backed by best-in-class support.

LabKey's team, many of whom have scientific backgrounds themselves, takes a consultative approach to implementation — helping clients achieve early wins that lay the foundation for successful adoption. Account managers and engineers provide hands-on, tailored support, forming lasting partnerships with life science organizations to meet their research technology needs both now and into the future.

Core Products and Modules

• Sample Manager: Easy-to-use sample management software designed to boost lab efficiency and productivity. Tracks sample storage and usage throughout the entire lifecycle while capturing a complete audit log of every action taken.
• LabKey LIMS: A laboratory information management system that brings together samples, data, workflows, and analyses in a central application for managing lab operations. Automatically captures, transforms, and aligns data for accurate reporting.
• Biologics LIMS: An antibody discovery LIMS that accelerates biologics discovery workflows. Includes an integrated Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN), Sample Manager, Plate Manager, Bioregistry, and Workflow Manager in a single user-friendly suite.
• Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN): A data-connected ELN for efficiently documenting experiments and sharing ongoing research. Seamlessly integrated with samples, assay data, and other registered data.
• LabKey EDC: Electronic data capture software for multisite clinical trials and studies. Integrates and analyzes participant demographics, visit information, assay data, and samples in a central repository.
• LabKey SDMS (Scientific Data Management System): A highly customizable scientific data management system supporting a variety of research protocols, analysis tools, data integrations, and compliance needs. Also serves as the foundational platform for LabKey's broader suite of life science software products. A Community Edition is available for download.

Key Capabilities

• Flexible and scalable data management adaptable to the ever-changing needs of scientific research
• Centralized management of lab operations including samples, workflows, and analyses
• Complete audit logging and data traceability across the sample lifecycle
• Support for multisite clinical trial data capture and integration
• Highly customizable platform supporting diverse research protocols and compliance requirements
• Seamless integration of assay data, participant data, and biological registries

Notable Customers and Use Cases

• BIOASTER: Harmonizing data management using LabKey Server SDMS
• Biodesix: Transforming sample management workflows
• Candel Therapeutics: Biomarker sample management
• Bristol Myers Squibb: LabKey Server SDMS use in CAR T-cell clinical trials
• BrainChild Bio: Sample Manager implementation
• Cell therapy process development digitization using LabKey Server SDMS

With a proven track record spanning more than two decades, LabKey continues to partner with life science organizations — from research labs to biopharma companies — delivering innovative software solutions that move science forward, faster.